UNC iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) awarded Bronze Medal at iGEM Grand Jamboree Competition From November 2nd to 5th, 2023, five UNC undergraduates traveled to Paris, France to attend the iGEM Grand Jamboree, the world’s largest synthetic biology competition. More … Read more

The Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering is proud to announce the 2024 Lucas Scholars and their mentors: Carson Shelper (mentored by Brian Diekman), Bryce Menichella (mentored by Koji Sode), and Hieu Min Doan (mentored by Virginie Popadopoulou). The Lucas Scholar … Read more

The 5-year grant is funded through the National Institute of Health’s (NIH); National Institute on Aging (NIA). Chondrocytes accumulate high levels of DNA damage with age and this may lead to a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis. This research project … 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

…a National Research Service Award (NIH F31) from the National Institute of Aging. The award will fund his project titled “The Effects of Muscle Fatigability on Gait Instability in Aging…

From Ideas to Solutions: Six projects secured support from the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund (CIF) at NC State this year, and for the first time in the CIF’s history, awardees will receive supplemental resources through local entrepreneur and investor Bill Spruill’s … Read more

We are happy to announce this year’s Department Achievement Award winners. The award committee honors the following recipients on their talents, achievements and dedication to the department in the following categories:  Teaching/Mentoring – Faculty. The award for the Teaching/Mentoring faculty … Read more