Rahima Benhabbour, Ph.D., a tenured associate professor of biomedical engineering, is developing the first 3D-printed intravaginal ring, revolutionizing how women receive treatments for infertility, HIV, menopause and more. This article was originally published on March 6, 2025, by Kendall Daniels … Read more
With five NC State College of Engineering faculty members named University Faculty Scholars, engineering faculty make up 25% of the 2024-25 cohort. Associate Professor Matthew Fisher in the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering; Associate Professor Lilian Hsiao in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; … Read more
Donald Freytes, associate professor in the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, together with his colleagues in the REdesign Lab and partnering universities, received a National Institutes of Health R01 grant for 2.6 million to support a non-invasive, innovative approach … Read more
The research assistant professor discusses her work to develop drug delivery strategies to treat cancer and her passion for working in women’s health. This article was originally published by UNC-Chapel Hill University Communications on Monday, February 3rd, 2025. You can … Read more
An interdisciplinary team spanning biomedical engineering, exercise and sports science, biostatistics and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center has received a new 5-year, $3M R01 Grant from the National Institutes of Health titled “Discovering the Mechanisms Linking Gait to Osteoarthritis Onset … Read more
We are proud to announce Dr. Kenneth Donnelly, Teaching Associate Professor in the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, has received the William C. Friday Award for Excellence in Teaching. This article was originally posted by the Office of … Read more
The Journal of Applied Biomechanics (JAB) and its publisher, Human Kinetics, are excited to announce the hiring of Jason Franz (PhD) as its Deputy Editor. Dr. Franz’s one-year term as Deputy Editor will begin immediately, and he will work alongside … Read more
First cohort of UNC-Chapel Hill faculty recognized for advancing innovation, mentorship through their research. This article was originally published on January 15, 2025, by Shellie Edge at Innovate Carolina and can be read here. Innovate Carolina announces its first cohort … Read more
The funded research is led by Rahima Benhabbour, principal investigator and associate professor of the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University. Co-PIs for the project include Paul Dayton, department chair and William R. … Read more
