World-class clinical expertise on our campus.
Designing systems and materials that direct cells to regenerate healthy, functional tissue for those suffering from degenerative diseases.
Researchers you should know
Meet our faculty

James Ankrum
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Terry Braun
Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Thomas Casavant
Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Jennifer Fiegel
Professor, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Michael Mackey
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Eric Nuxoll
Associate Professor, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Edward Sander
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Michael J. Schnieders
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Sarah C. Vigmostad
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Kristan Worthington
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Yuliang Xie
Assistant Professor (Fall 2020), Biomedical Engineering

Mariam El-Hattab
PhD student, Biomedical Engineering
"My work includes exploring how fat cells influence skin cells in the wound healing process. At Iowa, I’ve found that everyone is always rooting for my growth in every aspect, not only as a student but also as a researcher.”