BioE Concentrations

*Photo from Streets Lab

Biomedical Devices

Biomedical Devices focus on the development of new biomedical technology for life science research and advanced health care. This concentration provides training in fundamental aspects of cell biology and physiology in addition to traditional areas of mechanical and electrical engineering as applied to biotechnology and medical devices.

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*Photo from Cancer Research Lab - Molecular Imaging Center

Biomedical Imaging

Biomedical Imaging focuses on developing technology and applications for life science research and advanced medical imaging systems. This thrust area includes the fundamentals of biomedical imaging instrumentation and systems analysis. We learn to analyze imaging systems with quantitative assessments of resolution, contrast, and noise.

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*Photo from Kumar Lab

Cell & Tissue Engineering

The creation of engineered replacements for damaged tissues is of critical importance to the future of medicine. The ability to design biocompatible materials and to understand cellular and physiological mechanics makes possible the construction of engineered scaffolds for cells.

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*Top photo: Dueber Lab, Bottom photo: Mofrad Lab

Synthetic & Computational Biology

Synthetic and computational biologists aim to design and build novel biological functions and systems by applying engineering design principles and computational tools to biology. They seek to produce materials more cheaply and sustainably, and to design and construct better-performing genetic systems quickly, reliably, and safely.

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