Bridging engineering and medicine to better human health.
Biomedical engineering is a bridge connecting engineering and the physical sciences with biology and medicine. We explore the behavior of physiological systems and design effective new biomedical devices and therapies, enhancing life and our understanding of its potential.
Our Programs
Biomedical engineering combines engineering with medical sciences to improve healthcare. Our programs are ideal for those driven to innovate in medical devices, diagnostics, and treatment technologies.
Strategic Research Areas
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Biomechanics and Mechanobiology
Investigating mechanical forces in physiological and disease processes.
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Biomedical Imaging and Instrumentation
Developing imaging technologies and instruments.
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Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine
Designing systems to deliver medicines and measure their effects.
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Molecular and Cellular Engineering
Applying engineering to cell and molecular biology approaches to identify novel disease therapies.
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Engineering Education Research
Studying education systems to define, inform and improve the education of engineers.
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Systems and Synthetic Biology
Integrating experimental, modeling, and engineering approaches to dissect complex cellular phenomena at the network-scale.
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Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials
Developing strategies for tissue recreation and modeling systems for research or drug testing.
Upcoming Events
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BME 7900 Seminar: Karin Jensen ’08 (Michigan)
Engineering Wellness: A Longitudinal Study of Undergraduate Student Mental Health in Engineering Higher education is facing a mental health crisis that continues to intensify, underscoring the urgent …
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Office of Inclusive Excellence Community Block Party
All faculty and staff are invited to Cornell Engineering’s Office of Inclusive Excellence Block Party, taking place this Wednesday, September 10 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the Engineering Q…
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BME 7900 Seminar: Lucas Pinto (UChicago)
Computational logic and circuit mechanisms of large-scale cortical dynamics during perceptual decisions Recent literature suggests that decision-making computations are distributed across the cortex, …
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Cornell Engineering M.Eng. Expo Day
Calling all Cornell Undergrads! You’re invited to the Cornell Engineering M.Eng. Expo Day on Wednesday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Duffield Hall Atrium. Come discover 14 Ithaca-base…
News Highlights
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Researchers identify key biomarkers for chronic fatigue syndrome
Researchers developed machine-learning models that can sift through cell-free RNA and identify key biomarkers for chronic fatigue syndrome, a debilitating disease that is difficult to confirm in patients because its symptoms can be easily confused with those of other illnesses.
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American Chemical Society honors Shaoyi Jiang with journal issue
Shaoyi Jiang, the Robert Langer ’70 Family and Friends Professor and a world-renowned expert in biointerfaces and zwitterionic materials, has been recognized with a special issue of the journal Langmuir dedicated to his research and lasting impact on the field.
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Cornell student campaign for research support reaches 50 states
In a nationwide campaign led by Cornell students, more than 500 scientists have committed to writing letters and op-eds in their hometown newspapers across all 50 states – each one a personal appeal on why public investment in research matters.
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Kanvas Biosciences harnesses the power of the microbiome
Company was launched through the Center for Life Science Ventures with technology licensed through the Center for Technology Licensing.
