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The brain uses eye movements to see in 3D
“The conventional idea has been that the brain needs to somehow discount, or subtract off, the image motion that is produced by eye movements, as this motion has been thought to be a nuisance,” says Greg DeAngelis, George Eastman Professor; professor in the Departments of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Neuroscience, and Biomedical Engineering and the Center for Visual Science; member of the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience; and lead author of the new research, published in Nature Communications.
Kevin Parker, a pioneer in ultrasound imaging, remembered
The William F. May Professor of Engineering and Dean Emeritus of Engineering and Applied Sciences leaves a legacy of innovation and inspiration.
BME 101 Poster Session Showcases Student Innovation
On Friday, December 5, 2025, the Department of Biomedical Engineering hosted its annual BME 101 Poster Session, spotlighting the creative research projects of students enrolled in Professor Edward Brown’s course, BME 101: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering.
Kyra McCracken ’26 Receives Robert L. Wells Prize
“After intending to be an applied mathematics major, I realized that I wanted to incorporate my interest into science and engineering,” says McCracken. “In my future career in biomedical engineering, I want to help make medical devices more accessible.”
Tau Beta Phi Engineering Honor Society 2025
URochester’s chapter of the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society recently initiated 31 new members. Throughout the academic year, our chapter hosts a variety of activities including community service, social events, corporate information sessions, and study sessions to help other engineering students succeed.
Uncovering how cells build tissues and organs
Assistant Professor Marisol Herrera-Perez received a $2 million NIH MIRA grant to investigate the mechanical signals that guide how a single cell becomes a complex organism.
BME Team VivoFlux takes 2nd Place in Mark Ain Business Model Competition
We are excited to highlight the exceptional achievements of our Biomedical Engineering (BME) students at the 2025 Mark Ain Business Model Competition, hosted by the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship.
Brain-on-a-chip technology reveals how sepsis and neurodegenerative diseases damage the brain
The cutting-edge tool demonstrates how the blood-brain barrier breaks down and how healthy brains keep it strong.
Phlotonics awarded $1.1M AIM Photonics contract to launch BioproSense
Real-time photonic bioprocess monitoring for regenerative biomanufacturing
Breathing life-saving services into rural communities
Professor Benjamín Castañeda ’09 (PhD) leads a global effort to meet critical needs for medical technology. The project is emblematic of Castañeda’s career: bringing medical technology to people who would otherwise not have access.