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Science & Technology
December 1, 2021 | 09:40 am

Rochester students’ award-winning device instantly detects sepsis via sweat

Rochester undergraduates have developed a fast, noninvasive, affordable, and eco-friendly way to diagnose the life-threatening medical complication.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, awards, Department of Biology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, health care, quality education, School of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate research,
Science & Technology
October 28, 2021 | 09:58 am

A look back—and ahead—at an interdisciplinary hub for vision research

For nearly 60 years, the University’s Center for Visual Science has been transforming our understanding of vision and how we treat vision disorders.

topics: Center for Visual Science, David Williams, Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Neurology, Department of Psychiatry, Flaum Eye Institute, Institute of Optics, Krystel Huxlin, Medical Center, neuroscience, Susana Marcos,
Science & Technology
September 20, 2021 | 12:12 pm

Meet one of Popular Science magazine’s ‘Brilliant 10’

Rochester biomedical engineer Michael Giacomelli is pursuing a quicker way to detect skin cancer.

topics: Arts Sciences and Engineering, awards, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Michael Giacomelli, Wilmot Cancer Institute,
Science & Technology
September 15, 2021 | 11:58 am

Smaller is better for detecting biomarkers of trauma and cancer

Detecting tiny biomarkers circulating in our bodies is problematic and costly. Researchers are developing a cost-effective detection device using nanotechnology.

topics: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, James McGrath, Jeffrey Bazarian, Jonathan Flax, Medical Center, nanoparticles, research finding,
University News
June 28, 2021 | 05:53 pm

Accomplished University administrator heads back to the lab

Richard Waugh returns to his research lab full time on July 1 after serving in multiple leadership positions, including most recently as vice provost for research.

topics: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Richard Waugh,
Campus Life
June 25, 2021 | 09:42 am

Madison Lang ’22 honored with ‘astronaut scholarship’

The biomedical engineering major is one of 60 college students pursuing STEM degrees who were selected for the award.

topics: awards, Class of 2022, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, scholarships,
Campus Life
May 17, 2021 | 08:12 pm

Eight Rochester undergraduates win scholarships for summer research in Germany

The DAAD-RISE program enables outstanding students in the sciences to conduct research at top German universities.

topics: awards, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, School of Arts and Sciences,
Campus Life
April 23, 2021 | 03:14 pm

Students earn national award for conflict resolution project

Mohammed Bah ’23 and Miguel Yakouma ’23 have received a Davis Projects for Peace grant to run a program in Central African Republic aimed at diffusing a religious civil war.

topics: awards, Davis Projects for Peace, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Political Science, featured-post-side, Fellowships Office, global engagement, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
April 16, 2021 | 02:28 pm

Apt analogies help veteran convey his HIV research

‘Three Minute Thesis’ Competition winner Jeffrey Beard demonstrates how to communicate science to the public.

topics: Benjamin Miller, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jeffrey Beard, research, School of Medicine and Dentistry,
Science & Technology
March 29, 2021 | 11:12 am

First-ever lab model of human eye offers hope for macular degeneration patients

Rochester researchers’ breakthrough could lead to patient-specific treatments for age-related macular degeneration, which leads to a loss of central vision.

topics: Center for Visual Science, Danielle Benoit, Department of Biomedical Engineering, featured-post-side, Flaum Eye Institute, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Materials Science Program, Medical Center, Ruchira Singh,