BME News

February 23, 2025

Emily Barone Represents Purdue BME at Engineering Day at the Statehouse

In recognition of Purdue Engineering’s profound impact on the State of Indiana over the past 150 consequential years, John. A Edwardson Dean of Engineering Arvind Raman and students joined state legislators on Jan. 28 during Purdue Engineering Day at the Statehouse.
February 22, 2025

David Chin's Journey in Biomedical Innovation at Purdue

David Chin's journey into biomedical engineering began early, driven by a passion for STEM and a desire to make a meaningful impact. His academic pursuits led him to Purdue University in Indianapolis, where he was directly admitted to the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. The city's vibrant healthcare landscape provided an ideal setting for his ambitions.
February 17, 2025

Emboa Medical creates, validates novel catheter to improve stroke patients' outcomes

The company has created a novel microstructured catheter that has been validated to improve outcomes for stroke patients. Its patent-pending platform, called TRAP, or thrombus retrieval aspiration platform, emulates a boa constrictor's teeth arrangement in its biomimetic design to grab onto blood clots without tearing them.
February 13, 2025

Exciting Opportunity for Purdue BME Graduate Students: Bottorff Fellowship

The Bottorff Fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity for Purdue BME graduate students interested in gaining clinical experience, refining translational strategies and exploring regulatory processes within the biomedical field. This program, co-sponsored by the Purdue College of Engineering and the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), provides a unique pathway to bridge the gap between research and real-world clinical applications.
January 31, 2025

Outstanding Engineering Teachers at the Weldon School

Teaching excellence is at the core of our mission, and we are proud to recognize outstanding faculty, lecturers, and staff who go above and beyond in educating the next generation of Boilermaker Engineers. Their dedication, innovation, and passion for student success help shape the future of biomedical engineering.
January 30, 2025

Transforming Eye Care: Purdue's Smart Contact Lens Breakthrough

What if your contact lenses could do more than correct your vision? Imagine lenses that treat eye conditions, deliver medication, or even enhance reality. At Purdue University, Professor Chi Hwan Lee and his team have made this vision a reality. They’ve developed a revolutionary smart contact lens system that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge semiconductor technology with the soft, curved structure of a silicone contact lens.
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