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Korak Sarkar
November 15, 2022
Hopkins BME Alumni Q&A – Korak Sarkar ‘03
In this Q&A, Sarkar shares memories from his time at Hopkins BME, recalls how his professors made an impact on his career, and gives advice to students looking to become biomedical engineers.
November 7, 2022
News Brief: Hopkins BME alum wins 2022 Eppendorf Prize
November 7, 2022
News Brief: Hopkins BME course featured in Washington Post
Illustrated image of a protest overlaid with gears and schematic of a device.
November 4, 2022
Engineering for social change
In her 'Social Justice for Engineers' course, alum Sarah Hemminger teaches Johns Hopkins students about how thoughtful design can address social ills.
A computer rendering of virus particles.
November 2, 2022
Expert: It’s time to stop creating ‘superbugs’ in the lab
Johns Hopkins computational biologist Steven Salzberg says controversial Boston University study that created a potentially deadly form of the omicron coronavirus variant should never have happened.
Five students stand outside for a photo.
October 26, 2022
Three from Hopkins BME named Siebel Scholars
Three Johns Hopkins doctoral students studying biomedical engineering have been named Siebel Scholars for 2023, an honor that reflects their exceptional academic performance and outstanding demonstrated leadership.
Autoimmune cells
October 21, 2022
Newly created protein a step toward preventing autoimmune disorders
Researchers design a protein that can activate and increase the number of specialized cells that can prevent the onset of autoimmune disorders.
Deok-Ho Kim
October 20, 2022
Deok-Ho Kim elected as a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Deok-Ho Kim, associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry in recognition of his significant contributions to advanced biomaterials and biointerfaces, as well as multi-scale biofabrication technologies.
Justus Kebschull
October 19, 2022
Justus Kebschull wins prestigious Packard Fellowship
For this trailblazing research, Justus Kebschull has been named a recipient of a 2022 Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering, which supports innovative and unconventional lines of research by early-career scientists.
Three female students stand with their medals around their necks.
October 17, 2022
Johns Hopkins undergraduates win runner-up award in Collegiate Inventors Competition
Two Johns Hopkins University undergraduate students and a recent graduate won the undergraduate runner-up award and a $5,000 prize Thursday in the annual Collegiate Inventors Competition.
Immune cells called myelomonocytes (green) cluster near pancreatic cancer cells (red).
October 12, 2022
Researchers find link between immune cells’ closest neighbors and survival time in patients with pancreatic cancer
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that the organization of different types of immune cells within pancreatic tumors is associated with how well patients with pancreatic cancer respond to treatment and how long they survive.
A cardiology report
October 7, 2022
New study uncovers major cause of deadly heart arrhythmias
Fat inside the heart, a possible after effect of heart attacks, is a large player in the development of heart rhythm disturbances.
September 29, 2022
News Brief: Nitish Thakor awarded Space@Hopkins seed grant
Nitish Thakor is among the four teams at Johns Hopkins to receive a seed grant from Space@Hopkins.
A computer image of a brain is shown over a black background with green lines.
September 27, 2022
Johns Hopkins, Howard University Partner to Develop Tech for Neuro Disorders
Johns Hopkins University and Howard University are teaming up to develop medical devices to diagnosis, treat, and manage neurological disorders.
September 16, 2022
Johns Hopkins team named finalist in Collegiate Inventors Competition
The team of Johns Hopkins engineering students developed a simpler and more comfortable brace to treat kids born with clubfoot.
Two students are holding up and examining a pipette.
September 15, 2022
A crash course in the life of a biomedical engineer
The Immersive Summer Program for Education, Enrichment, and Distinction in Biomedical Engineering introduces high school students to school and career pathways in biomedical engineering.
A male student is in a wet lab wearing a white coat and holding a pippette.
September 13, 2022
Hopkins BME undergraduate program once again No. 1 in the nation
The Johns Hopkins Department of Biomedical Engineering has been named the nation’s best BME undergraduate program by U.S. News and World Report, the longest-running and most widely cited assessment of U.S. colleges and universities.
Nick Durr
August 16, 2022
Nicholas Durr named recipient of Thalheimer Fund Grant
Nicholas Durr, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has received a technology development grant through the Louis B. Thalheimer Fund for Translational Research.
Deok-Ho Kim
August 16, 2022
Deok-Ho Kim receives KSEA Engineer of the Year Award
Deok-Ho Kim, ssociate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been selected to receive the 2022 Engineer of the Year Award from the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association and the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies.
A pulse oximeter is shown on a Black patient's hand.
August 12, 2022
Vital tech with a fatal flaw
The pulse oximeter is now a staple in hospital rooms and personal medicine cabinets. But a major flaw in its design could prevent people of color from receiving the care they need.
Rebecca Rosenberg
August 9, 2022
For student founders with disabilities, entrepreneurship is personal
While many devices designed by biomedical engineers have passed through FastForward U’s doors to treat illnesses and physical disabilities, some founders are approaching supporting disability from a different angle — personal experience.
A group of people are gathered in a large room.
August 3, 2022
Inaugural FastForward U Summer Incubator Program Helps Students Live and Breathe Their Startups
Two dozen students took part in FastForward U’s inaugural summer incubator, a six-week pilot program where participants received free housing, mentorship opportunities, and a small stipend to focus on their startup or innovation.
Constanza Miranda
July 12, 2022
Miranda appointed assistant dean for faculty undergraduate mentoring
Constanza Miranda, senior lecturer in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been appointed assistant dean for faculty undergraduate mentoring in...
A man sits in a wheelchair with a tray to hold a carseat.
June 27, 2022
Device makes ‘Daddy Duty’ easier for new father
Like many expectant fathers, Josh Basile envisioned the day his son, Calder, would be born. He imagined holding, feeding, and...
June 2, 2022
News Brief: Fourteen students received NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Fourteen students from the Johns Hopkins Department of Biomedical Engineering received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. The fellowship recognizes graduate...
Natalia Trayanova
June 2, 2022
Trayanova elected a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Natalia Trayanova has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. She is the Murray B. Sachs...
Headshots of Patrick Cahan and Nicholas Durr are side by side.
May 13, 2022
Hopkins BME Cahan, Durr win Catalyst Awards
Two faculty Biomedical Engineering faculty members will receive 2022 Johns Hopkins Catalyst Awards. Patrick Cahan and Nicholas Durr were among...
Jamie Spangler
May 12, 2022
Jamie Spangler received Maryland Outstanding Young Engineer Award
Jamie Spangler, the William R. Brody Faculty Scholar and assistant professor in the departments of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical and...
May 11, 2022
Kathleen Cullen featured on BBC News World Service podcast
Kathleen Cullen, Professor in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience and Otolaryngology, was featured on a BBC News World Service podcast. The podcast,...
A group of men and women stand together for a photo.
May 10, 2022
Hopkins BME PhD candidate Brian Morris wins Won-Sang Lee Award
Hopkins BME PhD candidate Brian Morris won the Won-Sang Lee Award at the Bárány International Congress in Madrid today. The...

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