Research in Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical research in the college spans activities from basic science investigations in the laboratory with cell and tissue cultures and applications in animal models, to evaluations of devices in clinical environments. Biomedical activities and interest span the college, with every department represented and with individuals engaged in research that supports human health.

In addition to the research of the more than 50 faculty described here, the College of Engineering includes numerous faculty with a wealth of experience in science and technology who may have supportive roles in advancing biomedical research in utilizing advances in optics, materials science, bioprocess engineering, modeling, fluid mechanics, manufacturing, sensors, and many other areas.

Faculty (by research area)

• Biomaterials and tissue engineering
• Biomechanics
• Biomedical optics and imaging
• Devices, sensors, and medical robots
• Health care environments and infrastructure
• Metabolic engineering, biotherapeutics, and stem cell technologies
• Modeling and bioinformatics
• Research Taxonomy

Opportunities for students

• Biomedical engineering graduate program page
• REU Programs
• Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer (UNMC)
• UCARE programs

Partners in biomedical research

• Great Plains IDeA-CTR
• Mary and Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program
• Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior
• COBRE programs
  – Nebraska Center for Integrated Biomolecular Communication (CIBC)

Searchable database on faculty research

• Research Nebraska database