Craig Goergen has been awarded the prestigious title of Fellow of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), an honor reserved for individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field of biomedical engineering.

Sherry Harbin, founder and chief technology officer of GeniPhys and Purdue University researcher, shows a high-strength collagen sheet fabricated from the proprietary collagen polymer technology that GeniPhys is commercializing. GeniPhys has received a $500,000 SBIR Phase IIB grant from the National Science Foundation to support regulatory and commercial readiness of its flagship product. (Purdue Research Foundation photo/Vincent Walter)

Weldon Biomedical Engineering students recently took part in a unique Maymester study abroad in France that focused on medical imaging advancements. The program offered a great chance to engage with some of Europe’s top research institutions and explore French culture.

“I would highly recommend a co-op, as you get to explore career options that can better focus the rest of your education," said Nicole Nagel, a BME student at the Weldon School.

The leading university programs on defibrillation was at Baylor University--led by Leslie A. Geddes and his team Willis A. Tacker, Joe D. Bourland and graduate student Charles Babbs, MD.

Professor Bradley Duerstock is a Professor of Engineering Practice in Biomedical Engineering and Industrial Engineering

A fall 2023 Senior Design Team from the Weldon School has earned national recognition in the 2024 DEBUT Challenge. Their innovative project, Ostomeasure, received a $1,000 Honorable Mention award, showcasing their dedication to developing impactful healthcare solutions.

Neil Armstrong was 38 years old when he became the first person to set foot on the moon. Inspired by his legacy, the College of Engineering launched the 38 by 38 annual award to celebrate Purdue Engineering alumni who are early in their careers, have demonstrated an accelerated trajectory of professional success and whose achievements have made a significantly high impact relevant to their work. 2024 is the inaugural year for the award.

Ramaswamy Subramanian and Juan Wachs received named positions through the School of Industrial Engineering. Subramanian and Wachs work and collaborate within the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering.

Anybody who has gotten food poisoning knows how bad it is. It’s also rampant — according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), each year 1 in 6 Americans becomes sick from contaminated food or beverages, and 3,000 die from some foodborne illness. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that foodborne illnesses cost the nation more than $15 billion annually in medical expenses, lost business productivity, lawsuits, and compromised branding.