Helen Huang and her lab are building better prosthetics by enhancing them with robotics and AI. This article was originally published on October 29th, 2024, by Alyssa LaFaro with UNC Research Stories and can be read here. On Labor … Read more
The Joint Department is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 BME Achievement Awards! The awards committee acknowledges the following recipients for their remarkable talents, accomplishments and dedication to the department in the following categories: Staff Service The committee … Read more
NC State’s Comparative Medicine Institute recently held its annual “Think, Collaborate & Do” Ideation event, bringing faculty, graduate students and postdocs from across the university to foster interdisciplinary collaborations in human and animal health. Participants worked in teams to develop … Read more
As an NC State College of Engineering student, Margaret (Meg) Stokes Alden ‘02 knew she wanted to do something that would help people — but it took her a while to decide if she’d be able to make a greater impact … Read more
NC State University and Novartis Gene Therapies have launched a groundbreaking partnership to enhance the manufacturing of gene and cell therapies, focusing on Lentivirus—a vital gene delivery vector used in treating aggressive cancers. This collaboration not only advances critical research … Read more
Carolina alums honor a family legacy by supporting aspiring biomedical engineers. This article was originally posted on April 11, 2024 by Erin Bland at UNC University Development and can be read here. A strong affinity for UNC and a profound belief … Read more
UNC-affiliated startup Triangle Biotechnology’s nanoparticle technology amplifies the power of sound to give scientists rapid, higher-quality sample analysis capabilities—and clinicians hope for pinpointing the right treatments for patients faster and earlier. This article was originally published on October 23, 2023 … Read more
Robotic prosthetic ankles that are controlled by nerve impulses allow amputees to move more “naturally,” improving their stability, according to a new study from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This article was … Read more
The Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering provides two award programs to sponsor upcoming research projects and educational initiatives. The goal of these programs is to encourage collaboration between previously unconnected partners in research or education across the department. The award … Read more
Kristalyn Gallagher, DO, Kevin Chen, MD and Shawn Gomez, EngScD, in the UNC School of Medicine, have developed an AI model that can predict whether or not cancerous tissue has been fully removed from the body during breast cancer surgery. … Read more
