Engineering for Human Health
Scientific discovery aimed at improving healthcare, through interdisciplinary research and education
$ 61,000
Median salary of our 2015-2016 BME graduates
91 %
Undergraduate placement rate
45 %
of our biomedical engineering students are women
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In the News
BME students patent senior design invention, launch company
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
University of Iowa senior design team laid the groundwork for commercializing a novel prosthetic device for the lower leg that is designed to adjust as children grow. The adaptable below-the-knee pediatric prosthesis showed enough promise the students filed for a provisional patent and formed a limited liability company, GroLimb, LLC.
Ankrum receives Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award
Friday, April 19, 2024
James Ankrum, University of Iowa associate professor in the Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering, was among four selected for the award provides funding and development opportunities for outstanding tenured associate professors who have established national or international reputations in their disciplines and are exceptional teachers in and out of the classroom.
BME student receives Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Grayson Talaski, a third-year biomedical engineering major, was honored at a student celebration on February 28 for receiving an Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award from the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR).
Journey to my roots: Rediscovering India and embracing identity
Friday, March 29, 2024
Naina Miranda, a biomedical engineering major and Global Access Ambassador, participated in the India Winterim Program in winter 23-24.
Announcements
You're Invited! BME Senior Design Day
Friday, April 16, 2024, Boyd Law Building
BME Senior Design Day is the culmination of two semesters of hard work by our very own BME seniors. They have taken an unmet medical need and developed a novel solution. We want to showcase their work and support them on this important day. One way to show your support is to attend the day. See the full program here.