Twelve Purdue biomedical engineering students spent their summer immersed in healthcare environments across Indianapolis, gaining firsthand insight into the challenges faced by patients and clinicians through the INdiana Summer Clinical Residency in Innovation for Biomedical Engineers, or (IN)SCRIBE Program.

Shreya Krishnan, a senior in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, has been awarded a prestigious Astronaut Scholarship in recognition of her outstanding academic achievement and commitment to STEM research.

The Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering is pleased to welcome David Purger, MD, PhD, as an adjunct professor.

Chi Hwan Lee, a University Faculty Scholar and Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Alumni Professional Achievement Award from Illinois Institute of Technology.

The Crossroads Pediatric Device Consortium, a unique collaboration anchored by Purdue University's Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, is being recognized for its innovative approach to developing medical technologies that improve the lives of children.

The Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering proudly celebrates the promotion of four faculty members whose achievements in research, teaching and service continue to advance the school's mission and impact.

The Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering proudly celebrates Jacqueline Linnes, who has been named a 2026 Showalter Faculty Scholar, a distinction recognizing Purdue faculty whose work is advancing the life sciences.

Biomedical engineering student Ishita Mukadam has been recognized with Purdue University's 2026 Golden Hammer Trailblazer Award, one of the university's highest honors for undergraduate leadership and impact in Indianapolis.

Dogs cannot tell us when something feels wrong. By the time clinical signs appear, the disease levels may already be advanced or difficult to treat. Current methods for monitoring dogs’ breathing require specialized equipment and trained personnel, making them invasive, costly, and impractical outside clinical settings. Existing wearables such as harnesses and chest straps have shown promise, but comfort and fit remain persistent challenges. One survey found that 82% of dog owners did not have their harness properly adjusted. That's why Purdue University researchers developed a smart garment built directly into commercially available dog apparel, enabling continuous, non-invasive health monitoring right at home.

Inside a classroom in Purdue University’s Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, students in BME 314 take turns walking across the room. There are no reflective markers attached to their joints and no bulky sensors strapped to their limbs.