Memphis BME: advancing healthcare through education & innovation
The UofM Biomedical Engineering program offers multiple pathways to undergraduate (B.S.) and graduate (M.S., Ph.D.) degrees, and our 14 faculty actively engage students in several areas of biomedical research. Our undergraduates can tailor the curriculum toward their preferred focus area (with pre-med and dual-degree options as well), and our graduate program is jointly housed with UT Health Science Center's Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery. Our ABET-accredited program continues to grow in size, scope, and impact, with a strong record of post-graduate success for our students. Please explore our site to learn more about the academic and research opportunities in Biomedical Engineering at The University of Memphis!
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Upcoming Events
(Mar 21) Seminar: "Neurocognitive Risk in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease" – Dr. Andrew Heltzer, St. Jude. 3:00–4:30 pm (CDT), EA 203, The University of Memphis.
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(Mar 28) Seminar – Jennifer Palme, Stryker. 3:00–4:30 pm (CDT), EA 203, The University of Memphis.
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(Mar 29) eDay at Herff College of Engineering: Providing students from the Mid-South the opportunity to explore engineering and
STEM through hands-on activities and competitions. Click here to learn more.
(Apr 4) Seminar: “Characterizing Bone Health and Biomaterials for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Sickle Cell Disease” – Dr. Mykel Green, Assistant Professor, Tulane School of Science & Engineering, 3:00–4:30 pm (CDT), EA 203, The University of Memphis. Join on Teams.
(Apr 11) Herff College of Engineering Senior Design Expo
(Apr 18) Seminar, 3:00–4:30 pm (CDT), EA 203, The University of Memphis.
(Apr 25) Seminar – Dr. Mahob Saikia, Herff College of Engineering Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, 3:00–4:30 pm (CDT), EA 203, The University of Memphis.
The Latest (BME Dept News)
(Mar 7) Rapid-Fire Research Presentations – Jalyssa Smith, Estefania Guerrero Viloria, Vincent Chenier
(Feb 28) BME Advisory Board - Student Mixer
(Feb 14) Seminar: "Orthopedic Research at Smith & Nephew" – Dr. Mark Morrison, Smith & Nephew
(Feb 12) Dr. Amy de Jongh Curry Recognized as 2025 MJEC Featured Engineer – SWE Memphis Section
(Feb 7) Seminar: "Transitioning from Graduate School to the Medical Device Industry" – Drew Hall, M.S., The University of Memphis
(Jan 30) Seminar: “Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy for Healthcare: From Cellular Biophysics to AI-powered Disease Diagnosis” – Dr. Jeong Hee Kim, MIT
(Jan 27) Seminar: “Developing Biologically-Relevant Temperature Control Strategies” – Dr. Hayden Carlton, Johns Hopkins
(Dec 6) Pavel Qaladize and Christian Morris win 2024 BME Joint Program Ugly Sweater Contest!
(Nov 22) Herff College of Engineering Virtual Info Session & Open House: Master's & PhD programs, admissions, and career pathways in engineering!
(Nov 22) Seminar: “In Sync or Out of Step? The Application of Coordination and Variability in Biomechanics” – Siena Senatore, DRA
(Nov 15) Seminar: “Research and Life are Not Straight Lines: Ode to Cocaine, Alcohol, and HIV” – Dr. Robbie Parker, Pharm.D.
(Nov 14) Elizabeth Matlock-Buchanan Wins Second Place at Works in Progress Symposium!
(Nov 1) Seminar: “Periodontal Infection Triggers Autoimmune Peri-Arthritic Bone Loss in a Susceptible Host” – Dr. Anastasios Karydis, DDS, PhD
(Oct 26) Our very own BME student Reagan Williams named Ms. University of Memphis!
(Sep 9) Dr. Curry wins NIH training grant to support transition of community college students to UofM!