Wayne State biomedical engineers improve the quality of human life. Rooted in a partnership between the College of Engineering and School of Medicine which dates back more than 80 years, the Department of Biomedical Engineering has long been at the forefront of discovery and innovation.
Biomedical engineering (BME) is an interdisciplinary field which integrates engineering, biology and life sciences. Students studying BME are actively engaged in an area which has human health and welfare as its primary focus. Biomedical engineers view the human body as a complex system, its diseases and injuries as breakdowns in that system, and medical interventions as design alternatives for the repair of that system.
From foundational work in biomedical instrumentation and automotive safety, to modern advances in injury biomechanics and tissue engineering, Wayne State provides significant leadership in many areas which have already changed the world and will continue to shape its future.
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E. Peter Washabaugh
Biomedical Engineering faculty
Physical therapy is expensive, but many patients require additional training to reach their max potential. My lab is focused on creating cost effective robotic devices that allow clinicians to better treat their patients in the clinic and at home.
E. Peter Washabaugh
Biomedical Engineering faculty
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Wayne State University awarded grant to combat microplastics in the Great LakesSeptember 23
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Wayne State’s Academy of Teachers welcomes five new faculty members for 2024-25September 19
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Wayne State University’s Mahbub Islam receives NSF grant for collaborative research on sustainable energy storage solutionsSeptember 19
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Wayne State University announces 2024-25 BASF Distinguished Lecture Series in chemical engineeringSeptember 17
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Wayne State University receives renewal from NSF for REU Site: Summer Academy in Sustainable ManufacturingSeptember 10
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