Category: Biomedical Engineering
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Tumors partially destroyed with sound don’t come back, in rats
Technique pioneered at the University of Michigan could improve outcomes for cancer and neurological conditions.
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Recovery from muscle loss injuries hindered by immune cell conflicts
Studies in mice show how the two of the body’s natural injury responders conflict following traumatic muscle injuries.
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An all-female thesis defense committee
A PhD student and four faculty members reflect on the role gender has played in their lives as engineers—and the progress the field has made.
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How well do boosters work? Depends on your genes
Computer modeling links a person’s genes to whether producing more antibodies will help them fight off the disease.
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In the news: Michigan Engineering experts December 13-17
Highlights include Nature, CBS News and U.S. News and World Report.
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New $13.8M center at U-M will study infectious disease, pandemic preparedness
The multidisciplinary research team will synergize efforts across the University.
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In the news: Michigan Engineering experts September 27 – October 1
Highlights include Nature and Newsweek.
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Individual finger control for advanced prostheses demonstrated in primates
An electrode array implanted in the brain predicts finger motions in near real time.
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Predicting how well a vaccine will work for you
A conventional approach to HIV vaccination does not induce immune responses in everyone equally, and a new computer model shows why.
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Lola Eniola-Adefeso named next ADGPE
“I am delighted to work with Michigan Engineering leadership to reimagine graduate education for a post-pandemic world.”
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Mary-Ann Mycek named next BME Chair
Mary-Ann Mycek has been named the new interim chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, effective July 1, 2021.
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Carbon fiber brain-implant electrodes show promise in animal study
Material and size designed to give electrodes a chance to operate in the body for years.