A team of Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering senior design students won first place at Purdue’s Spark Challenge on Friday, December 9. The team presented their project, dubbed “StrideSmart,” a smart assistive cane attachment for the geriatric population to help monitor patient walking patterns and potentially prevent falls for users. The device would notify users of irregular walking patterns in real-time through a companion smartphone application.

Chi Hwan Lee and Jacqueline Linnes, both assistant professors of biomedical engineering, have won 2016 Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) International Travel Grants.

Researchers have developed a urine test revealing the presence of a neurotoxin that likely worsens the severity and pain of spinal cord injuries, suggesting a new tool to treat the injuries.

Researchers have developed a low-cost skin patch that changes color to indicate different levels of hydration, representing a potential new medical technology.

Ayeeshik Kole, MD-PhD candidate in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), talks about combining clinical training with biomedical engineering in this article about the escalating demand for physician-engineers in Association of American Medical Colleges News. The MSTP program is a joint venture between the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue and the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Shelley Claridge, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering and chemistry, and Eric Nauman, a professor of biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, and basic medical sciences, have been inducted into the Purdue University Teaching Academy in recognition of their outstanding and scholarly teaching in graduate, undergraduate and engagement programs.

A skin-like biomedical technology that uses a mesh of conducting nanowires and a thin layer of elastic polymer might bring new electronic bandages that monitor biosignals for medical applications and provide therapeutic stimulation through the skin.

Purdue University alumnus William Noe (BS EE ’93, MS EE ’96) knew problem solving was in his future. But it wasn’t until he began volunteering at several Christian organizations in Washington D.C., that his life as a biomedical engineer began to take a dramatic spiritual turn.

Students and alumni of the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering are known for their close ties to the school, supporting each other and giving back to ensure the success of future generations. A prime example of this community spirit is the senior scholarship fund, which was initiated by the class of 2007, the inaugural graduating class. The endowment is now providing ongoing opportunities for outstanding undergraduates.

In the 2015-16 academic year, Weldon School graduate students were selected for 18 National Science Foundation grants, prestigious fellowships and other notable awards. These high-caliber students are drawn to the Weldon School’s internationally known faculty, research strength, and state-of-the-art laboratories as they prepare for careers aimed at solving global health problems.