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We are producing the next generation of biomedical engineers and working to develop new technologies.

EnMed Hiring

Engineering Medicine (EnMed) in Houston is hiring for assistant, associate and full professors. Learn more about the program and its associations with the College of Engineering.

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Biomedical Research

Our four main areas of research impact health outcomes with a translational focus.

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The department is home to more than 400 undergraduate students and more than 100 graduate students.

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Haven receives Outstanding Alumni Award from biomedical engineering department

Cindy Haven ’79 received the 2020 Outstanding Alumni Award from the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Haven, now retired, spent the majority of her career leading innovative, biologically based programs at NASA, including the Human Research Facility.

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Researcher develops new technique to sterilize intubation tubes

Dr. Vanderlei Bagnato is testing a new cleaning method that may stop bacteria from spreading within endotracheal tubes, reducing the risk of patients getting hospital-acquired infections such as pneumonia.

Lele named Unocal Professor in biomedical and chemical engineering departments

Dr. Tanmay Lele has been named Unocal Professor in the biomedical and chemical engineering departments. The professorship, awarded by the Texas A&M College of Engineering, is in recognition of Lele’s exceptional record as a researcher and educator.

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496 enrolled undergraduate students

159 enrolled graduate students

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