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Fischell, Robert E.

Fischell, Robert E.

Professor of Practice
Fischell Department of Bioengineering
Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices
Mechanical Engineering
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FDA Awards Sochol-Led Team $873K to Build Retina Models

The team will use 3D nanoprinting and AI to develop retinal models for evaluating ophthalmic imaging systems.

Mueller Lab Receives Two NIH Grants to Advance Low-Cost Cancer Care

New projects will develop affordable surgical and cervical cancer technologies for low-resource settings

BIOE Celebrates Five Award Recipients at Ninth Annual 2026 EPIC Retreat

Five members of BIOE were recognized for research, service, and contributions to the department.

BIOE Announces Faculty Promotions and Appointments

12 BIOE Faculty Members Earn Promotions and Appointments

UMD Convocation will honor five from the Clark School

Four faculty members and one staff member are being recognized on Sept. 9, 2026.

UMD Selected for $17.3M NSF Award to Establish Autonomous Biomanufacturing Laboratory

UMD to launch AI-enabled CRAB Lab for autonomous biomanufacturing, supported by a $17.3M NSF award

A “Key” Step Toward Safer Surgeries Worldwide

Engineers Develop Durable, Reusable Laparoscope for Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Apply: Chair of the Fischell Dept of Bioengineering

Seeking world-class research leader to continue the research, education, & translational growth of department.

BIOE Students Recognized for Innovative Healthcare Solutions at 2026 Capstone Design Expo

BIOE and BCE students won top honors at the 2026 Capstone Expo for patient care tech innovations.

2026 Invention of the Year: Engineering Projects Top List

Engineering faculty and student researchers led—or participated in—projects awarded by UMD

UMD Bioengineering Graduate Program Ranked #13 Public Nationally

BIOE continues its strong national presence with a top-20 ranking, highlighting excellence in research, education, and impact.

BIOE Researchers Publish Study Advancing Probiotic Vesicle Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Associate Professor Steven Jay and Nicholas Pirolli report new findings that move bacterial vesicle therapies closer to clinical use.

Cholesterol Found to Play Key Role in Protecting the Blood-Brain Barrier

Clyne Lab uncovers how cholesterol helps maintain the brain’s protective barrier.

White Appointed Associate Chair for Graduate Studies and Director of Graduate Programs

BIOE faculty member aims to strengthen research excellence, student support, and purpose-driven scholarship in graduate education.

Stroka Appointed Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies and Director of Undergraduate Programs

BIOE faculty member focuses on community, innovation, and lifelong learning in undergraduate education.

Sprayable Hydrogel Shows Promise for Overcoming Drug Delivery Challenges

UMD Researchers Featured Front Cover on Biomaterials Science for Advances in Drug Delivery

BIOE Announces 2025 Fischell Fellows at EPIC Retreat

Two BIOE Ph.D. students were named Fischell Fellows at the eighth annual EPIC Retreat.

Katharina Maisel Named 2025 Outstanding Young Engineer

BIOE Associate Professor recognized for groundbreaking contributions to immunoengineering and drug delivery

Scarcelli Promoted to Full Professor, Appointed CTEM Co-Director and Named St. John Professor

Scarcelli helps lead cross-campus clinical and bioengineering collaboration.

Sochol Receives E. Robert Kent Outstanding Teaching Award for Junior Faculty

UMD Prof. Ryan Sochol recognized for excellence in teaching and innovation

BIOE Students Earn Top Honors for Health Innovation at 2025 Capstone Expo

BIOE and BCE students showcased innovative health tech solutions at the 2025 Capstone Design Expo.

BIOE Ph.D. Graduate Secures TEDCO Funding to Advance Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapeutics

Recent BIOE Ph.D. graduate Nicholas Pirolli advances IBD therapy with TEDCO Maryland Innovation funding.

UMD Bioengineering Graduate Program Holds #12th Public National Ranking

BIOE maintains top-30 ranking, reflecting continued excellence in research, education, and innovation.

Jenna Mueller Receives 2025 SPIE Early Career Achievement Award

Along with 20 recipients, BIOE Assistant Professor earns Early Career Award.

Bentley, Sochol Groups Win Best Paper Award at IEEE MEMS

UMD engineers awarded for 3D nanoprinting strategy that opens the door for new organ-on-a-chip applications.

Advancing Rapid Protein Analysis with Electronic Sensing

UMD researchers develop an innovative method to analyze protein structures quickly and cost-effectively.

Fischell Institute Advances Surgical Innovation for LMICs

The KeyScope is a low-cost, durable, and reusable laparoscopic system designed for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

State-of-the-Art 3D Nanoprinter Now at UMD

The $650,000 3D printer housed in Prof. Ryan Sochol’s Laboratory is the only system of its kind within 400 miles of UMD.

Brick by Brick: The Clark School Celebrates LGBTQ+ Engineers

At Maryland Engineering, we celebrate the array of experiences, stories, and contributions among our community of innovators.  

Sueños Sin Fronteras: The Clark School Celebrates Latine Engineers

At Maryland Engineering, we recognize and celebrate the diversity of stories and contributions among our students, faculty, staff, and alums.

BIOE Announces 2024 Fischell Fellows at EPIC Retreat

Two BIOE Ph.D. students were named Fischell Fellows at the seventh annual EPIC Retreat.

Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices invests $200K in the future of biomedical devices, cultivating up-and-coming investigators and immersing them in successful multidisciplinary teams

Designed to bolster young, postdoctoral researchers by pairing them with existing, proven research teams, the fellowship aims to propel the careers of awardees, enabling them to apply for additional grants or faculty positions in the future.

Kuo Receives TERMIS-AM Education, Training, and Outreach Award

Associate Professor Catherine K. Kuo Receives TERMIS-AM 2024 Education, Training, and Outreach Award

Maryland Engineers Recognized with UMD Faculty Honors

Six Clark School faculty members are among the university's 2024 convocation honorees.

New features on ingestible capsule will deliver targeted drugs to better treat IBD, Crohn’s disease

Latest iteration of medical device features dissolving microneedles for drug delivery; external magnetic control

BIOE Announces Spring 2024 Instructional Impact Awards

Three members of BIOE receive department recognition for their impactful contributions to teaching.

Bill Bentley Receives Amgen Biochemical and Molecular Engineering Award

Supported by Amgen Inc., a leading biotechnology company, this prestigious award is given in memory of James E. Bailey to recognize research excellence and leadership in biochemical and molecular engineering.

Katharina Maisel Promoted to Associate Professor

BIOE faculty member Dr. Katharina Maisel will be promoted to Associate Professor on July 1.

BIOE Students Showcase Award-Winning Innovation at Capstone Expo

Bioengineering students presented 20 innovative designs to solve today’s biggest challenges in healthcare.

Maryland Academy of Sciences Names Hannah Zierden Outstanding Young Engineer

The assistant professor was recognized for her advances in nanotechnologies for women’s health at a ceremony held Wednesday in Baltimore.

A Ventilation Coach for Opioid Overdose Bystanders Takes Top Prize at Inaugural Capstone Design Expo

More than 500 Clark School Seniors Showcase Engineering Solutions to Real-World Problems

Celebrating Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Engineers

The impact made by APIDA engineers—at the Clark School, and on our country and world—improves our community and field in numerous and significant ways.

Four BIOE Terps Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Two seniors and two alumni were selected for this prestigious fellowship.

Bill Bentley Awarded AIMBE's Professional Impact Award in Mentoring

Bentley was nominated for this award by AIMBE Fellow and Fischell Department of Bioengineering Chair (BIOE) John Fisher

Two BIOE Students Win Outstanding Graduate Assistant Awards

BIOE's Ann Ramirez and Callie Weber received the 2023–24 Outstanding Graduate Assistant Awards.

Creating the “Internet of Life”

UMD researchers publish new findings in their research to connect biological and electronic systems.

Fischell Institute, BIOE Train Researchers To Be Better Mentors Through CIMER

CIMER’s training utilizes the Entering Mentoring curricula, an evidence-based, interactive approach designed to help mentors develop skills for engaging in productive, culturally responsive, research mentoring relationships—relationships that optimize the success of both mentors and mentees.

Catherine K. Kuo Named President-Elect of TERMIS Americas Chapter

Kuo is a long-time member of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society.

Xiaoming He Elected to European Academy of Sciences and Arts

BIOE Professor Shawn He was elected to the EASA, recognized for the value of his research, innovation, and impact on a global scale.

Jewell Lab Participates in the Million Mile for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

Since starting the team years ago, Jewell and his lab members have raised over $25,000 for the cause.

Ph.D. Candidate Shrey Shah Receives Fellowship in Drug Delivery

BIOE Ph.D. candidate Shrey Shah receives a PhRMA Foundation 2024 Predoctoral Fellowship in drug delivery.

BIOE Welcomes Five New Advisory Board Members

The Fischell Department of Bioengineering welcomes five new Advisory Board members in 2023.

BIOE Hosts Sixth Annual EPIC Retreat, Announces Fischell Fellows

At the sixth annual EPIC Retreat, BIOE announced the 2023 recipiencts of the Fischell Fellowship.

A 6-Step Roadmap to Expanding Faculty Hiring in STEM

Two BIOE professors help author a roadmap to expanding faculty hiring in STEM.

Two Jewell Lab Researchers Receive 2023 Outstanding Graduate Student Awards

Two Jewell Lab student researchers received 2023 Outstanding Graduate Student Awards this spring.

BIOE Student Researchers Receive 2023 SFB Awards

Student researchers Blake Kuzemchak and Erfan Jabari received awards at the 2023 SFB Annual Meeting and Exposition.

24 Teams Present at BIOE Capstone Competition Including First BCE Students

On May 8, 2023, 24 teams presented novel designs at the BIOE Capstone Design Competition.

Fischell Institute Spotlight: Bill Bentley

William “Bill” Bentley has been the Director of the Robert E. Fischell Institute of Biomedical Devices since its launch in 2019. 

Dr. Robert "Smitty" Oakes is the recipient of the 2023 BWF BioInterfaces Rising Star Award

Oakes was inspired to devote his research to modulating, deciphering, and designing biointerfaces, explicitly focusing on immune cells and inflammatory pathways.

UMD Bioengineers Work to Recondition Lymph Node Function to Fight Diabetes

Jewell Research Lab Publishes Findings in Nature Communications

Two UMD Bioengineering Majors Named 2023 Goldwater Scholars

UMD’s 49 scholarships in the past 15 years rank No. 1 in the nation.

Cancer in the Crosshairs

UMD bioengineers aim to shape the future of cancer vaccine technology by tuning the body’s immune response.

The Future of Biohybrid Devices

Fischell Institute researchers awarded $1.5M NSF grant to bridge gap between electronics, biology

Jewell Named Associate Editor of Regenerative Medicine

Bioengineering Professor named to Nature Portfolio Journal editorial board.

Now Accepting Fall 2022 Applications for Fischell Institute/IBBR Travel Fellowship

This fellowship is available to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers working with IBBR and Fischell Institute mentors.

Developing a Therapeutic to Treat Injured Tendons

Prof. Kuo is leading an effort to develop first-of-kind therapeutics to repair injured or weakened tendons.

UMD Bioengineers Awarded $1M Moore Foundation Grant to Advance Bioelectronic Technology


Researchers use redox to drive two-way communication between electronics and biological systems.

Bioengineering Ph.D. Student Named to Aviation Week’s 20 Twenties

Caitlyn Singam among 20 STEM graduate students worldwide honored for contributions to the aerospace industry.

Combating Metastatic Cancer Through Blood Draw

University of Maryland bioengineers develop a new technique to efficiently capture, gently release, and effectively scale up circulating tumor cells, a leading culprit in cancer spread.

Jewell Leads Team in Advancing Multiple Sclerosis Research

Bioengineering professor awarded $2.8 million NIH R01 grant for advanced autoimmune therapies.

Using Biomaterials as Tools to Study and Control Immune Function

Chris Jewell presented the Miegunyah Fellowship Public Lecture

BIOE Capstone Competition Highlights 24 Novel Projects

The Bioengineering Senior Capstone Design competition returned to in-person on Monday, May 2.

Jewell Named Controlled Release Society Fellow

BIOE Professor recognized for outstanding contributions to the field of delivery science and technology.

Deadline Extended: Fischell Institute/IBBR Travel Fellowship

This fellowship is available to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers working with IBBR/REFI mentors.

NCC-PDI Now Accepting Pediatric Medical Device Pitches

Annual “Make Your Medical Device Pitch for Kids!” competition to award up to $150,000 in FDA-sponsored grants.

Fischell Institute's Mask Work Highlighted on WBAL

Bentley, Aroom discuss the importance of ongoing work even as COVID-19 cases remain low.

Maryland Engineering Graduate Programs: Top 10 Public, Four Years in a Row

Maryland Engineering earns a top spot in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings among over 200 colleges.

Fischell Institute Invites New Faculty

The Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices invites new faculty affiliations.

UMD Bioengineers Take New Approach to Engineering Heart Tissue

Professor Shawn He and a team of researchers aim to improve how cardiac muscle tissue is engineered.

Maryland Engineering's Chris Jewell Appointed MPower Professor

Bioengineering professor one of eight UMD/UMB professors to receive UMD Strategic Partnership appointment.

FDA, CERSI Accepting Applications for 2022 Digital Health Bootcamp

FDA, CERSI to host virtual bootcamp focused on digital health technologies and patient outcomes on Jan. 26.

Oakes Receives BIOE Postdoctoral Achievement Award

Dr. Robert “Smitty” Oakes recognized for accomplishments in research, funding, and community outreach.

Bentley Granted SBE Award for Excellence in Biochemical Engineering

Fischell Institute director and BIOE professor William E. Bentley to be honored by AIChE.

Jewell Named BMES Fellow

BIOE Minta Martin Professor of Engineering Chris Jewell was named to the 2021 BMES Class of Fellows.

Improving Access to Cervical Cancer Diagnostic and Therapeutics Tech

Jenna Mueller is working to improve access for patients in the US and low-and middle income countries.

Three Engineers Among 2021-2022 Distinguished Scholar-Teachers

Abshire, Fisher and Hu honored for outstanding success in scholarly accomplishment and excellence in teaching.

Working to Advance Biobanking

Researchers hope to improve how cells, tissues, and organs are banked for transplantation and other applications.

BIOE Alum's Company Releases Bleeding Management Tech Nationwide

BIOE alum, advisory Board member Matt Dowling is the founder of Medcura, Inc., which commercialized Rapid-Seal

University of Maryland Engineers Have 3D Printed a Soft Robotic Hand That Can Play Nintendo

Achievement opens the door for new advances in soft robotics.

NCC-PDI to Host Pediatric Device Innovators Forum

This free, virtual event will take place on Thursday, July 22, 2021.

Clyne, Ma, Stroka Promoted

The three BIOE faculty are promoted to Professor, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor, respectively.

Scarcelli Named Fischell Institute Young Investigator Fellow

The new program aims to foster collaboration between faculty on UMD's Baltimore and College Park campuses.

Jewell Lab Explores Techniques to Tailor MS Therapy Design

Prof. Chris Jewell and his lab are investigating how the biophysical properties of nanomaterials used in immunotherapies shape treatment outcomes.

BIOE Capstone Projects Focus on Medical Devices, AI, and More

BIOE seniors present 23 novel Capstone projects live via Gatherly.

Annual Pediatric Medical Device Competition Names Finalists

Electrophysiology device innovators gain access to pediatric accelerator and advance to final showcase

Four Clark School Faculty Receive CAREER Awards

Shelby Bensi, Gregg Duncan, Katrina Groth and Katharina Maisel are recipients of NSF CAREER grants.

He Lab Taps Machine Learning to Improve Cell-Based Medicine

Technology could one day be used to improve stem cell-based therapies as well as treatment options for diabetes and infertility.

Welcoming Applicants for Student Entrepreneurship Fellowship

Open to students graduating from engineering, pharmacy, STEM programs at UMD College Park and Baltimore

On A Mission to Bridge the Global Health Gap

BIOE Assistant Professor Jenna Mueller and her lab are working to improve access to surgery around the world.

The Internet of Bio-Nano Things

Researchers aim to bridge the gap between microelectronics and biological systems to create next-generation wearables.

UMD-Led Research Could Point to New Targets for MS Treatments

Findings show that a novel immunotherapy strategy might one day be used to treat multiple sclerosis patients without leaving them immunocompromised.

BIOE Students Place in M-CERSI Regulatory Science Competition

BIOE undergraduate students Sagar Matharu, Yusuf Mastoor, and Vaani Shah participated in the 2021 competition.

Waging War on Metastatic Cancer

BIOE Professor Xiaoming He and his research team take a new approach to understand why cancers spread.

Joyner Awarded BIOE Postdoctoral Achievement Award

Katherine Joyner recognized for significant achievements in research, funding, and mentoring

Jewell Named 2021 Miegunyah Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the University of Melbourne

BIOE professor will collaborate on vaccine technologies at Peter Doherty Institute for Infection & Immunity 

A New Focus on Light

UMD researchers develop technique to focus light beyond the diffraction limit - a breakthrough for optics

New MS Treatment Approach Taps Skin’s Immune Cells

BIOE postdoc Robert “Smitty” Oakes awarded $600K Veterans Affairs grant for multiple sclerosis research

Introducing Three New MPower Fellows

The Fischell Institute is excited to introduce three new MPowering the State Student Entrepreneurship Fellows.

Jewell Lab Project Selected for NIH Concept to Clinic Program

Researchers to gain resources, training to support clinical translation of multiple sclerosis therapy

UMD Launches Biocomputational Engineering Degree Program

New undergraduate degree merges biology, data science, and computer programming

Researchers Aim to Sterilize N95 Masks for Reuse

Researchers working around the clock to ease the impact of supply shortages on hospitals, care facilities

Stephens Wins First Place Dean's Doctoral Student Research Award

Kristina Stephens is a BIOE doctoral student researcher advised by William Bentley.

2020 Dean's Doctoral Student Research Awards

The competition recognizes distinguished graduate student researchers in order to help propel their careers and demonstrate the value of high-quality engineering research.

Rapidly evolving ‘smart marble’ sensors hold promise for monitoring pharmaceutical industry bioreactors and beyond

Size of the neutrally buoyant bPods has dropped from ‘baseball’ to ‘golf ball’ to ‘cherry’ in just three years.

Scarcelli Applies NSF CAREER Award to Study Embryonic Development

BIOE associate professor to develop imaging technology to study how biological cells grow into complex tissues.

Kuo and Mueller Join BIOE Faculty

Catherine Kuo, Jenna Mueller welcomed into BIOE as associate professor and assistant professor, respectively.

Adams' Synthetic Biology Tools for Military Relevant Microbes

Dr. Bryn Adams is a Research Scientist at ARL, a former BIOE postdoc, and a Fischell Institute affiliate.

BIOE Capstone Class Virtually Presents 24 Novel Projects

BIOE seniors present Capstone projects and celebrate winners virtually.

UMD Researchers Tap CRISPR Technology to Connect Biology, Electronics

Potential application for complex electronics highlighted in Nature Communications

2020 BIOE Undergraduate Award Recipients

Nine BIOE students were honored with departmental and college awards.

BIOE Students & Alumni Named NSF Graduate Research Fellows

Six members of the BIOE community receive the prestigious award this year.

Researchers Develop Rapid Deployment Mask

Fischell Institute designs DIY-style mask with better filtration than cloth masks.

Researchers Work to Develop Custom Conformal N95 Respirators

Researchers are working to address the critical supply of N95 respirators resulting from the COVID-19 crisis.

Engineers Create Solutions for a Crisis

Labs Pivot to Produce, Distribute Hand Sanitizer, Surgical Masks

NCC-PDI, MedTech Innovator Accepting Pitches for 2020 Competition

Applications are open now for the March 23 first round pitch event.

Institute Hosts AMBIC December Conference, Unveils New Research

AMBIC Industry Board members and other researchers convened to discuss new and ongoing projects.

Accepting Fischell Institute/IBBR Travel Fellowship Applications

The semi-annual fellowship is open to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with IBBR/REFI mentors.

UMD Researchers Develop Technique to Advance Cell-Based Systems

Autonomous coordination of cell subpopulations highlighted in Nature Communications.

Ghodssi Receives Senior Faculty Outstanding Research Award

The award recognizes exceptionally influential research accomplishments by Clark School faculty.

Scarcelli Receives Junior Faculty Outstanding Research Award

BIOE assistant professor recognized for optics research.

Jewell Named Minta Martin Professor

BIOE associate professor recognized for significant scholarly contributions.

Taking Aim at Blood Infections

Researchers develop micro-scale device to analyze bacteria in human blood using single-cell Raman spectrometry

Making “Smart” Cells Smarter

UMD researchers developed a technique to drive teams of bacteria to work together autonomously.

DoD Awards $1M to Develop Portable Medical Sensors

Redox information may hold key to rapidly diagnosing disease

Jewell Named Presidential Early Career Award Recipient

BIOE associate professor and associate chair recognized for immune engineering research and STEM outreach.

Jewell Lab Awarded Two NIH R01 Bioengineering Research Grants

BIOE Associate Professor Christopher Jewell now backed by four active NIH R01 grants.

BIOE Capstone Class Presents 20 Novel Projects

Student projects include novel pediatric medical devices, a hemofiltration system, and a tracheostomy device.

Clyne, Jewell Inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows

BIOE faculty awarded one of the highest professional distinctions accorded to a medical/biological engineer.

Study Outlines Targeted Treatment Option for Aggressive Breast Cancer

Research team explores nanotechnology-based therapeutic strategy for triple-negative breast cancer.

State and University Officials Celebrate Launch of Biomedical Device Institute

University of Maryland establishes Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices to propel advancements in human health.

FDA Awards $5 Million to Pediatric Device Consortium

National Capital Consortium co-led by Children's National and University of Maryland

M-CERSI Cooperative Agreement Grant Renewed by Food and Drug Administration

Latest renewal allows for up to $5 million per year over five years.

Jewell Named AIChE 2018 NSEF Young Investigator, Owens Corning Recipient

BIOE associate professor recognized for research at interface of immunology and engineering.

‘Smart Marbles’ hold promise for better outcomes from bioreactors

The marbles, or 'bPods,' will contain microsystems that can “eavesdrop on biology” during fermentation, cell or culture-growing processes.

Bridging the Gap between Microelectronics, Biological Systems

UMD researchers receive $1.5 M NSF grant to develop first-of-kind bioelectronics.

Schultheis, Researchers Investigate Low-Cost Pulse Oximeters

Fischell Institute, Walter Reed research tool used to measure the oxygen level of the blood.

New Findings Demonstrate How the Food We Eat Affects Biochemical Signals in the Gut

Research collaboration sheds light on bacteria response to sugar metabolism

UMD Researchers Point to Future of Engineered Immune Tissues

Jewell Lab review article featured as Nature Materials cover story.

Gemstone Team Investigates New Techniques to Treat Burns

Gemstone Honors group explores biocompatible hydrogel fabrication for use at point of care.

Jewell Awarded $1.4 Million NIH Grant for Novel Multiple Sclerosis Research

BIOE professor works to advance study of immunology.

UMD Welcomes East China University of Science and Technology 

ECUST Vice President Changsheng Liu Visits College Park

UMD Hosts Materials Genome Initiative Principal Investigator Meeting

270 scientists and policymakers gather to enhance U.S. competitiveness in STEM.

Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot Raises the Bar on Surgery Precision

The Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot has performed better at cutting soft tissue and stitching it up than experienced surgeons.

Fischell Institute Now Accepting Fellowship Applications

Clark School seniors encouraged to apply for Student Entrepreneurship Fellowship by Feb. 28.

New microsystems detect, treat bacterial biofilms that cause post-operative infections

'Flexible impedance sensor' can fit inside urinary catheters, monitor and treat biofilms.

University of Maryland Dedicates A. James Clark Hall

Clark Hall transforms region's biotech corridor.

Researchers Engineer Bacteria to Hunt Down Pathogens in the Gut

Nature Communications highlights University of Maryland alum’s latest efforts to program E.coli to combat infections.

BIOE Capstone 2017: Projects Focus on Pediatric Care, Physical Therapy, Pulmonary Tumors, and More

BIOE hosted it's largest-ever Capstone Design competition on May 10th, 2017.

BIOE, Fischell Institute Faculty Make Strong Showing at Invention of the Year Awards

UMD honors exceptional inventions with potential to influence science, society, and the free market.

Government, Industry, Academia Representatives Collaborate to Advance Medical Device Innovation in Maryland

Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices, RTI International draw capacity crowd to March 7th event.

Bentley, Payne Featured in The Conversation

Distinguished University Professor William Bentley publishes piece on using electricity to control gene expression.

BIOE, IBBR Researchers Develop Electrogenetic Device for Activating Gene Expression via Electrodes

System holds promise for study of biological systems, biosensors and bio-hybrid devices.

UMD Key Partner in New National Institute for Innovation of Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals

$250 million dollar investment will advance leadership in pharmaceutical manufacturing

Bentley Named Distinguished University Professor

Fischell Dept. of Bioengineering founding chair recognized with university's highest academic honor conferred upon faculty.

White Named University of Maryland 2016 Faculty Advisor of the Year

BIOE associate chair and director of undergraduate studies honored during 21st Annual Undergraduate Studies Advising Conference.

BioE Capstone 2016: New Projects Focus on Improved Healthcare for Underserved Communities, Pediatric Patients, and More

Affordable RT-PCR for clinical diagnostics, fear mitigation device for pediatric MRIs tie for first place.

Fischell Receives National Medal of Technology and Innovation

UMD Alum, BioE Professor of Practice to Receive White House Honor

University of Maryland Faculty, Alumni Named National Academy of Inventors Fellows

Inductees recognized for prolific spirit of innovation.

Fisher Lab Researchers Examine Novel Method for 3-D Printing of Biodegradable Vascular Grafts

BioE researchers’ findings published in Advancing Healthcare Materials.

NCC-PDI Pediatric Device Competition Now Accepting Proposals From Medical Device Innovators

$250,000 to be awarded to five innovations at third annual National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation (NCC-PDI) Competition.

BioE Researchers Develop Nano-guided Cell Networks as Conveyors of Molecular Communication

BioE Professor and Founding Chair William Bentley’s research group publishes Nature Communications paper.

Fisher Named Chair of the Fischell Department of Bioengineering

Dr. John P. Fisher to succeed Dr. William E. Bentley as department chair, effective Jan. 4, 2016.

Sensing Drugged Driving: Fischell Researchers Receive SBIR for Roadside Drug Test

Diagnostic anSERS Inc. awarded $150,000 NSF grant to develop paper-based test to identify drivers under the influence of illegal drugs.

BioE Capstone 2015: New Projects Focus on Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Injury Rehabilitation, and More

Neonatal acoustic protection device takes first place in annual design competition.

Bentley Featured in Science Update Podcast

Podcast focuses on bioengineers’ work creating bacteria that can act as smart drug delivery machines.

Bentley Contributes to The Scientist Report on Bacterial Signaling in the GI Tract

BioE Chair discusses how a bacterial signaling molecule could promote healthy gut microbiota.

A New Era in Human Health Innovation

A. James Clark Hall made possible in part by the generosity of two benefactors.

Second Annual Pediatric Device Innovation Competition Awards $250,000

National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation (NCC-PDI) recognizes five innovators.

Andorko Receives Future of Science Fund Scholarship at Keystone Symposia Vaccine Meeting

BioE Ph.D. candidate recognized by leading immunologists during Keystone Symposia event.

University of Maryland Breaks Ground for A. James Clark Hall

New building to serve as hub for human health innovation in the state of Maryland

UMD Researchers Bridge Gap between Microelectronics, Biological Systems

“Electronic modulation of biochemical signal generation” published in Nature Nanotechnology

International research partnership leads to major publication on controlling living cells with artificial cells

Research could lead to medical therapies carried out by nonliving, artificial cells.

BioE Capstone 2014: New Projects Focus on Cardiological Health, Surgical Tools and More

Students' inventions range from diagnostic devices to accident prevention products.

Regulatory Science Competition Winners Present Concepts to FDA

UMD and UR competition winners present competition concepts to the FDA.

Dr. Fischell Awarded Inaugural ECEDHA Industry Award

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association recognized Dr. Robert Fischell.

UMD and JHU Students Host Research Fair

University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University bioengineering students joined forces to host the second annual research event.

Bentley Receives ACS BIOT’s Marvin J. Johnson Award

American Chemical Society recognizes professor for contributions to the field of biotechnology.

Kofinas Receives Clark School Faculty Service Award

Professor recognized for contributions to administrative and educational programs.

BioE Holds 7th Fischell Festival (VIDEO)

Annual event highlights engineering's increasing role in medicine.

Fischell Department of Bioengineering to Host 7th Fischell Festival

Annual event invites everyone to learn more about biomedical engineering.

M-CERSI Day Highlights Regulatory Science

Second annual showcase event held by University of Maryland's Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation.

Bentley Elected ACS Fellow

BioE chair recognized for research and service.

Shapiro Promoted to Full Professor

Interdisciplinary professor known for work in control systems, MEMS.

BioE Capstone 2013: New Products Focus on Diagnostics, Physical Therapy and More

Students' inventions address needs ranging from home care to ICU.

4 BioE Grad Students Win UMD Distinguished TA Awards

Ferlin, Ganesan, Lin and Manthe recognized by Center for Teaching Excellence.

Maryland Exchange with Italian University Boosts Research on Artificial Cells

Bioengineering grad student part of international effort to use messages sent by synthetic cells to guide natural cell activity.

Diagnostic anSERS Takes 3rd and UMD Prize at Cupid's Cup Finals

Startup wins $10,000, plans to scale up manufacturing.

Diagnostic anSERS Heads to Cupid's Cup Finals

Printed sensors team to vie for $70,000 in April.

New Microfluidic Device Could Speed Drug Evaluation

Meyer wins Bioscience Day Poster division for work on device capable of separating, testing distinct areas of same biofilm.

Diagnostic anSERS Pitches Dingman...and Wins!

BioE startup company wins funding for paper-based sensor product.

Choi Named 2012 Fischell Fellow

Bioengineering graduate student studies imaging, simulations.

Tackling Head Injuries

Bioengineering team has created device that could prevent concussions.

Partnership with UM School of Medicine Yields New Start-Up

Students' Wesk Medical LLC to improve drug delivery.

FDA Leaders, Industry Call for Major Strides in Regulatory Science at UM CERSI Day

Over 150 government, industry, academic representatives attend new center's showcase event.

Preventing Costly, Life-Threatening Catheter Infections

Deutsch Foundation-sponsored Clark School research offers multi-pronged attack on major medical problem.

Bacteria Programmed to Re-Create UMD Logo

Feat part of larger body of Clark School research into preventing infections.

FDA Awards UM a New Center for Regulatory Science

Center will pilot ways universities can help improve how drugs and medical devices are evaluated.

"Bacterial Dirigibles" Emerge as Next-Generation Disease Fighters

Programmable bacteria cut out the middle-man, producing medicine in the body where needed.

Bentley, Payne Receive USM Regents' Awards for Nano-, Biodevice Work

Professors recognized for exemplary scholarship and research.

Kids Learn How Biomedical Imaging Could Save Transplant Patients' Lives

Chen Group demonstrates optical coherence tomography at USA Science and Engineering Festival.

Fischell Shows Students How to Succeed in Biomedical Device Design

Inventor discusses new technology, entrepreneurship, personal philosophy.

BioE Hosts Teachers in NSF-Sponsored Program

Summer workshop will improve K-12 engineering, math education.

BioE Major Addresses Spring 2010 Graduates

Allon Meizlik chosen to speak at Commencement.

2010 Fischell Festival Recap, Video Now Online

Watch surgery and learn about entrepreneurship, senior design projects, and research.

BioE Affiliate, Collaborator Named Director of ISR

Ghodssi to take office October 1.

Fischell Festival Video Now Online

See seminars, lectures, surgery, design projects, and more!

Bioengineering Holds 3rd Annual Fischell Festival

Guests see endoscopic cardiothoracic procedure; 2009 Fischell Fellow announced.

Sweet Named 2009 Fischell Fellow

BioE grad student developing oral chemotherapy drug delivery system.

Bentley, Kofinas Teams Are $75K Competition Finalists

Proposed new ventures include drug-screening, blood clotting inventions.

Fischell Wins President's Distinguished Alumnus Award

Alumnus, benefactor honored for achievements in biotechnology.

Stephan Koev wins MEMS Alliance best poster award

Poster highlights research on optical microcantilever sensors for liquid samples.

Raghavan, Dowling's "Nano-Velcro" Wins at Bioscience Day

New biomaterial designed to stop bleeding.

Fischell Invention Profiled by FOX News

Implantable AngelMed Guardian predicts heart attacks.

"Zap" Away Migraines?

New Fischell device uses magnetic pulses to stop debilitating headaches.

Diamondback Heralds Fischell's Opera Debut

Benefactor to perform in The Pirates of Penzance.

2008 Capstone Projects Address Human Health, Environmental Concerns

Seniors present the final projects of their undergraduate career.

Ghodssi Named Herbert Rabin Distinguished Professor

Dr. Reza Ghodssi is recognized for sustained and influential scientific and scholarly work.

Undergraduate Honors and Awards Recipients, 2007-2008

Exceptional students recognized by Department, Clark School, ASABE.

Alumnus, Inventor, Benefactor...Opera Singer?

Fischell to appear in Pirates of Penzance.

Dandin Named 2008 Fischell Fellow

BioE grad student to develop fast, portable biosensor.

New Bioengineering Wing Unveiled

$7.6M, 7,400-square-foot addition to Kim Building serves as new department home.

You're Invited: Fischell Festival April 10-11

Event to highlight advances in medical imaging, new bioengineering wing.

Advance in Creating in Vitro Programmable Biological Microfactories

Research team includes Bentley, Ghossi, Payne, Rubloff.

Company to Utilize Kofinas's, Janiak's MIPs Technology

Link Plus BioTech, Inc. also names Kofinas its CTO.

Deutsch Named Professor of the Practice

RWD Technologies founder recognized for career, support of USM.

BioE Faculty Receive Cross-Disciplinary Seed Grants

Program facilitates collaboration between UMCP, UMB.

Bentley Named Fischell Distinguished Professor

Professorship, part of Fischell endowment, recognizes scientific and scholarly work.

Janiak Named 2007 Fischell Fellow

Student recognized for research, entrepreneurial spirit.

Bioengineering/Biological Resources Engineering Undergraduates Honored

Clark School Honors and Awards Ceremony 2006-2007

You're Invited: May 3 Fischell Festival

Event to highlight how engineers can improve life for millions of people.

Tao Invited to Speak at Smith School

Professor will be part of Technology Visionary Series panel.

Fischell Addresses Freshman in "Dialogue"

Bioengineering benefactor lectures on "Engineering for Humanity, Fun and Profit."

Kim Building to Expand for Bioengineering

Kim Building addition will house the new Fischell bioengineering program.

Matthew Dowling Receives 2005 Fischell Fellowship

Fellowship supports scholarly achievement, entrepreneurship, and development of new medical devices.

Improving Life for Millions of People

Clark School benefactor Robert E. Fischell and his family have donated $31 million to establish a bioengineering department and create an institute for biomedical devices.

Inventor, Entrepreneur Robert E. Fischell Joins Faculty

Will serve as Professor of the Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Fischell Fellow Designs New Diagnostic Technologies

Angela Hodge Miller uses Systems-on-a-Chip technology to accelerate the toxin detection process.


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