Neo.Life features Matthew Ward's novel drug-free approach to blocking pain as a promising alternative to opioids. Ward is a research assistant professor in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering.

TJ Puls and Gurneet Sangha, both PhD candidates in the Purdue Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, were selected as recipients of the 2015-16 and 2016-17 Geddes-Laufman-Greatbatch Awards, respectively. The annual award is presented to the outstanding student or post-doctoral fellow in biomedical engineering. The awards were announced at the annual Biomedical Engineering Graduate Student Association Fall Potluck and Speaker Exchange on Nov. 14.

Purdue University researchers have found a method of identifying biological markers in small amounts of blood that they believe could be used to detect a myriad of diseases, infections and different medical conditions at early stages.

The Purdue chapter of the National Biomedical Engineering Honor Society Alpha Eta Mu Beta (AEMB) has been recognized nationally with two awards for outstanding leadership and service. The chapter, based in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, received the Outstanding Chapter Officer and Outstanding Chapter Activity (3-way tie) awards for 2016-17.

A simple gesture a decade ago by the inaugural graduating class of Purdue University's Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering will leave a lasting legacy on the celebrated program and its global reputation.

Purdue University announced Tuesday (Nov. 14) that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Craig Goergen, assistant professor in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, is one of two College of Engineering professors who will pursue innovative global health and development research projects.

A new computer algorithm allows scientists to use a high-performance sensor technology, called scientific complementary metal-oxide semiconductor cameras, for a wide range of biological research.

New research findings are revealing secrets about how living cells “cooperate” with each other, joining into groups that migrate collectively and alter tissue.

A new technology that simulates tumors has been shown to perform as well as research animals in testing chemotherapy drugs, representing a potential tool for screening drugs before treating a patient.

Brian Knoy, director of development for the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, shares his story about how the Red Cross helped after his family lost everything in a house fire.