Engineering for Human Health

 

Scientific discovery aimed at improving healthcare, through interdisciplinary research and education

 

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Lucinda Williamson in the lab with a prosthetic foot
Syed Mubeen and Suresh Raghavan in Mubeen’s lab in IATL.

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Median salary of our recent BME graduates

95 %

Undergraduate placement rate

52 %

of our BME students have participated in undergraduate research experiences

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In the News

Dick and Judy Smith

Alumnus Richard Smith donates $7.7M to University of Iowa College of Engineering

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Engineering has received a $7.7 million gift from alumnus Richard "Dick" and Judy Smith to endow the deanship as the Dick and Judy Smith Dean of the College of Engineering and support facility enhancements.
Patrick Link in Afghanistan

Patrick Link joins BME with a mission to advance healing through research

Friday, October 17, 2025
Patrick Link, assistant professor in biomedical engineering, brings global experience and a problem-solving mindset shaped by his service as a Green Beret to healing-focused research.
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BME student named Iowa Space Grant Consortium research scholar

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Emily Formella, an undergraduate biomedical engineering student, is among four University of Iowa students and eight Iowans named Iowa Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Research Scholars for the 2025-2026 academic year to pursue STEM research projects that align with NASA’s mission.
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Iowa Engineering alumna makes Crain's 40 Under 40

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Meesha Dogan, who holds three University of Iowa engineering degrees, was named to Crain's Chicago Business 40 Under 40 list. Dogan is the founder and CEO of Cardio Diagnostics, a biotechnology company that uses AI to make cardiovascular disease prevention and early detection more accessible, personalized, and precise.
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Curious about biomedical engineering? Check out Discovery Day

Monday, September 15, 2025
Discovery Day, hosted by the Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering, is planned for Thursday, September 25. This event is designed to demystify the field and help students explore professional pathways in biomedical engineering through four panels.
Tyler Bell

UI to launch new AI certificate in 2026

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost
Ten faculty members, including BME's Tyler Bell, have been named inaugural Provost AI Fellows to develop courses for the AI certificate.
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Announcements

Graduate Open House 2026

Join the Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering for an open house event on February 2, 2026 (attend in person or via Zoom). This is a great opportunity to connect with faculty, ask questions, and discover what makes Iowa a strong choice for your graduate education. Learn more and RSVP here.

Call for photos

We're collecting photos from BME alumni and students to showcase their experiences at the University of Iowa on our website and social media channels. We would love to see and share photos from your time at Iowa. Whether you have pictures from graduation, Iowa events, or just hanging out on campus, we would be grateful if you could share them with us. You can upload your photos through the Alumni and Student Photo Submission page on the BME website. Thank you for your contribution to our community!

Need a medical device or research tool?

We can help! Submit your idea to the Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Course here.

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BME Events

Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program Open House 2026

Monday, February 2, 2026 9:00am to 3:00pm
Seamans Center
The Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering is hosting a graduate program open house on Feb. 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

College Events

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Alumni Day 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026 (all day)
Levitt Center for University Advancement
Once a Hawkeye, Always a Hawkeye
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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 17, 2026 12:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement

Sunday, December 20, 2026 12:00pm

Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 16, 2027 12:00pm

Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony promotional image

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, December 19, 2027 12:00pm

Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

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