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October 3, 2019

Sridevi Sarma named WSE’s vice dean for graduate education

October 2, 2019

Five Johns Hopkins BME PhD students named Siebel Scholars

Five Johns Hopkins PhD students in the Department of Biomedical Engineering have been named Siebel Scholars for 2020.

September 17, 2019

When researchers need novel microscoping technologies, biomedical engineer Scot Kuo is ready for their call.

September 9, 2019

Hopkins BME undergraduate program ranked No. 1 by ‘U.S. News’

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University remains the No. 1-ranked undergraduate biomedical engineering program in the nation, announced today by U.S. News and World Report.

August 19, 2019

Personalized simulations lead to more accurate, successful treatment for common heart rhythm disorder

Natalia Trayanova and other scientists at Johns Hopkins have successfully created personalized digital replicas of the upper chambers of the heart and used them to guide the precise treatment of patients suffering from persistent irregular heartbeats. These simulations accurately identified where clinicians need to destroy tissue to restore the heart’s normal rhythm.

August 14, 2019

Bioengineering by Degrees to Treat Breast Cancer

2017 Johns Hopkins biomedical engineering graduate Bailey Surtees and a team of student engineers recently published a paper in 'PLOS One' about a device they developed that treats cancer by freezing cancerous tissue using CO2.

August 13, 2019

Johns Hopkins, United Therapeutics launch postdoctoral fellowship in computational medicine

Johns Hopkins University and biotech company United Therapeutics Corporation have teamed up to create a new postdoctoral fellowship in the emerging field of computational medicine.

Test shown to improve accuracy in identifying precancerous pancreatic cysts

In a proof-of-concept study, an international scientific team led by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers has shown that a laboratory test using artificial intelligence tools has the potential to more accurately sort out which people with pancreatic cysts will go on to develop pancreatic cancers.

Low-cost tissue-freezing device could expand access to lifesaving breast cancer treatments

A cryoablation probe developed by Johns Hopkins biomedical engineering students would offer an affordable, widely available alternative for women in low-resource settings.

A snapshot in time: Study captures fleeting genetic mutations that can alter disease risk

A study examines stem cells as they differentiate into heart muscle cells, finding that small, fleeting genetic mutations can affect disease risk over time.

Meet Jeremias Sulam, assistant professor of BME

Jeremias Sulam joined the Johns Hopkins Department of Biomedical Engineering as an assistant professor in October 2018. In this interview, Sulam discusses his research, his passion for engineering, and his advice for current students.

Drug crystals to prevent medical device fibrosis

Working with researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Joshua Doloff has devised a new way to prevent medical device fibrosis.

Hopkins BME senior awarded Astronaut Scholarship for second year in a row

For the second year in a row, Vinay Ayyappan, a rising senior in biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University, has been awarded an Astronaut Scholarship, which recognizes talented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Meet Tim Harris, research professor of BME

Tim Harris joined the Johns Hopkins Department of Biomedical Engineering as a research professor in April 2018. In this interview, Harris discusses his experience working for Janelia, his interest in neuroscience, and the secret to success in industry.

Seven from BME receive Johns Hopkins Discovery Awards

Johns Hopkins University announced 32 multidisciplinary endeavors that have been selected to receive support this year from the JHU Discovery Awards program. Seven faculty from the Department of Biomedical Engineering are part of those endeavors.

Trayanova to join the International Women in Technology Hall of Fame

Natalia Trayanova, the Murray B. Sachs Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, will be inducted into the Women in Technology International Hall of Fame on June 10, 2019.

Meet Joshua Doloff, assistant professor of BME

Joshua Doloff joined the Johns Hopkins Department of Biomedical Engineering as an assistant professor in November 2018. In this interview, Doloff, who has an interest in technology and biology, describes his eagerness to build research collaborations and provide mentorship to students. He also discusses his “eureka moments,” the research he plans to conduct at Hopkins, and the future of engineering.

Johns Hopkins engineers join partnership to advance machine learning, artificial intelligence

The research consortium, known as Research in Applications for Learning Machines (REALM), was established to foster collaboration between leading universities with strong machine learning and artificial intelligence programs.

Kevin Franck, MSE ’95, is on a mission to help the world hear better—and that starts, he says, “by changing the perception of everyone around us.”

Mac Gabhann earns Career Champion Award

Feilim Mac Gabhann, associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Institute for Computational Medicine, was nominated for a Career Champion Award by current Homewood students.

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Brain changes linked with Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear

In a records review of 290 people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, scientists at Johns Hopkins say they have identified an average level of biological and anatomical brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease that occur three to 10 years — some even more than 30 years — before the disease’s first recognizable symptoms appear.

Engineering team takes home more than $30,000 in prizes at Rice Business Plan Competition

Treyetech, a Johns Hopkins engineering team, took home more than $30,000 in grants and prizes from the Rice Business Plan Competition after presenting their designs for a device that makes corneal transplant surgery easier.

Fulbright grants awarded to record number of Johns Hopkins students

A record number of Johns Hopkins students have received awards from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. With 22 students from the university winning awards, three come from the Department of Biomedical Engineering.

BME students showcase prototypes at annual Design Day

More than 30 teams of biomedical engineering undergraduate and graduate students presented the projects and prototypes they’ve been designing all year.

BME students and faculty honored at Convocation Ceremony

The Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering honored students, faculty, and staff from each engineering department during the annual Convocation Awards Ceremony on Monday. These awards highlight hard work and outstanding achievements in research, academics, and mentoring.

maps of tumors grown in mice.

‘Google Maps’ for cancer: Image-based computer model reveals finer details of tumor blood flow behavior

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers develop an image-based computer model of tumor behavior that captures more of the complexity of cancer growth.

Two from Hopkins BME named Goldwater Scholars

Two students studying biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University have been awarded Goldwater Scholarships for their research and achievements in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Vinay Ayyappan and Julia Costacurta are among 496 scholarship winners for the 2019-2020 academic year.

First-year Hopkins student named Maryland Student Employee of the Year

Autumn Hughes, a first-year student studying biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins, has been recognized for her work with the Hop-In Program, which supports first-generation and limited-income students.

A computer image comparing the sizes of different plant genomes.

Johns Hopkins teams up with U.C. Davis and Save the Redwoods League to sequence the first coast redwood genome

Steven Salzberg, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University, collaborated with researchers from the University of California, Davis and Save the Redwoods League to successfully sequence the coast redwood and giant sequoia genomes.

Ithemba wins $10,000 “Cure It!” Lemelson-MIT Student Prize

Members of Ithemba, an all-female team of biomedical engineering students from Johns Hopkins University, has earned the 2019 $10,000 “Cure it!” Lemelson-MIT Student Prize.

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