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Biomedical Engineering to Become Independent Academic Department

Biomedical Engineering is separating from the Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Department and will become its own independent department in August 2025.
Fengpei Yuan Named 2023 ISTAART Ambassador

UT PhD candidate Fengpei Yuan named 2023 ISTAART ambassador, advancing Alzheimer’s research through collaboration and dementia care advocacy.
Globetrotting Gutzwiller Receives Fulbright Award

Biomedical engineer Leah Gutzwiller (‘23) embarks on an 11‑month Fulbright ETA in Yunlin, Taiwan, teaching English and advancing global translational science.
Soft Cells, Tough Questions: Sarles Receives $1M to Study Molecular Adaptations to Deep Sea

Andy Sarles studies deep-sea creatures’ flexible cell membranes to inspire new pressure-tolerant materials for extreme environments.
Crouch Selected for 2023 Faculty Fellowship Program in Israel

Dustin Crouch is one of thirty-two participants selected from universities and colleges across the country to participate in the Faculty Fellowship Program in Israel
Biomedical Researcher Matthew Walker III Developed Well-Known Medicines

Matthew Walker III, a pioneering biomedical researcher, mentor, and Renaissance man, is honored posthumously in MABE’s Hall of Fame for his lasting impact.
Milligan Runs a Step Ahead in Prosthetics Research

Ivy Milligan blends her passion for biomedical engineering, leadership, and running as she builds a career in biomechanics and injury prevention.
A Less Invasive Solution: Robotic Surgical System Could Reduce Colectomies

Caleb Rucker is developing a robotic system to reduce invasive colectomies, backed by a $2.3M NIH grant to make colon cancer surgeries safer and less invasive.
MABE Celebrates Students, Faculty, and Staff at Awards Banquet

MABE honored top students, faculty, and staff for academic excellence, leadership, and innovation at its annual awards banquet on April 25 at The Foundry.
Cellular Connection, Sarles Helping Technology Communicate with Human Body

Andy Sarles is developing hybrid neuromorphic devices that can sense, learn, and communicate with living cells—paving the way for smart bioelectronics and medical breakthroughs.