Louis Lee, a first-year biomedical engineering student at Purdue University in Indianapolis, received an honorable mention in the Spring 2025 Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts Contest. This semester’s theme was “Dreams.”

Joey Wallace, Associate Vice President for Research and Development, Purdue University in Indianapolis and professor in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University, was recently highlighted in the Researcher Spotlight series by Micro Photonics Inc., a leader in high-resolution imaging technologies.

The Weldon School is proud to celebrate Hazar Benan Unal, a postdoctoral research associate in Behzad Sharif’s group who has earned a Magna Cum Laude Merit Award from the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM). His abstract selected from over 10,000 global submissions was honored for its scientific impact and is a top 3 finalist for Best Overall Abstract in the Cardiac category at this year’s conference.

We are proud to share that Professor Craig Goergen has been honored with the John Martinson Honors College Scholarly Project Mentor Award. This award recognizes faculty who go above and beyond in mentoring honors students through their scholarly research projects—championing professional growth and fostering inclusive, collaborative research environments.

Alison Steele’s Purdue journey has already been spotlighted for her impressive co-op experience at DePuy Synthes and her study abroad and internship through the GEARE program — two experiences that helped her discover a passion for the medical device and orthopedics industries.

Professor Young Kim's innovative research has been highlighted by the NIH Fogarty International Center in its latest Impact by the Numbers fact sheet, which showcases global health breakthroughs with lasting impact.

Professor Ramses Martinez from Purdue's Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering has received a patent for a groundbreaking rib fracture repair device designed for laparoscopic use. The device integrates multiple tools into one compact instrument, enabling more efficient and less invasive procedures for repairing rib fractures.

Researchers Develop AI-Driven Wearable Technology to Personalize Vaccine Monitoring

Professor Sherry Harbin, a leading researcher at Purdue's Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, has been granted a patent for her innovative collagen-based therapeutic delivery systems. This new technology focuses on supporting cell growth, enhancing tissue integration, and promoting blood vessel formation, paving the way for advanced solutions in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

Congratulations to Abby Hair; a graduate student in biomedical engineering at Purdue Indianapolis. Earning the Carl H. McCaskey MD Research Award from the Indiana Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Abby was recognized for her work on a project titled "Enabling Percutaneous Access of Femoral Arteries During Stabilization of Traumatic Pelvic Fractures," which she presented at the chapter's annual scientific meeting.