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.
Two seniors and two alumni were selected for this prestigious fellowship.
Bentley was nominated for this award by AIMBE Fellow and Fischell Department of Bioengineering Chair (BIOE) John Fisher
BIOE's
Ann Ramirez and
Callie Weber received the 2023–24 Outstanding Graduate Assistant Awards.
UMD researchers publish new findings in their research to connect biological and electronic systems.
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.
Kuo is a long-time member of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society.
BIOE Professor Shawn He was elected to the EASA, recognized for the value of his research, innovation, and impact on a global scale.
Since starting the team years ago, Jewell and his lab members have raised over $25,000 for the cause.
BIOE Ph.D. candidate Shrey Shah receives a PhRMA Foundation 2024 Predoctoral Fellowship in drug delivery.
The Fischell Department of Bioengineering welcomes five new Advisory Board members in 2023.
At the sixth annual EPIC Retreat, BIOE announced the 2023 recipiencts of the Fischell Fellowship.
Two BIOE professors help author a roadmap to diversifying faculty hiring in STEM.
Two Jewell Lab student researchers received 2023 Outstanding Graduate Student Awards this spring.
Student researchers Blake Kuzemchak and Erfan Jabari received awards at the 2023 SFB Annual Meeting and Exposition.
On May 8, 2023, 24 teams presented novel designs at the BIOE Capstone Design Competition.
William “Bill” Bentley has been the Director of the Robert E. Fischell Institute of Biomedical Devices since its launch in 2019.
Oakes was inspired to devote his research to modulating, deciphering, and designing biointerfaces, explicitly focusing on immune cells and inflammatory pathways.
Jewell Research Lab Publishes Findings in Nature Communications
UMD’s 49 scholarships in the past 15 years rank No. 1 in the nation.
UMD bioengineers aim to shape the future of cancer vaccine technology by tuning the body’s immune response.
Fischell Institute researchers awarded $1.5M NSF grant to bridge gap between electronics, biology
Bioengineering Professor named to Nature Portfolio Journal editorial board.
This fellowship is available to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers working with IBBR and Fischell Institute mentors.
Prof. Kuo is leading an effort to develop first-of-kind therapeutics to repair injured or weakened tendons.
Researchers use redox to drive two-way communication between electronics and biological systems.
Caitlyn Singam among 20 STEM graduate students worldwide honored for contributions to the aerospace industry.
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.
Bioengineering professor awarded $2.8 million NIH R01 grant for advanced autoimmune therapies.
Chris Jewell presented the Miegunyah Fellowship Public Lecture
The Bioengineering Senior Capstone Design competition returned to in-person on Monday, May 2.
BIOE Professor recognized for outstanding contributions to the field of delivery science and technology.
This fellowship is available to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers working with IBBR/REFI mentors.
Annual “Make Your Medical Device Pitch for Kids!” competition to award up to $150,000 in FDA-sponsored grants.
Bentley, Aroom discuss the importance of ongoing work even as COVID-19 cases remain low.
Maryland Engineering earns a top spot in the 2023
U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings among over 200 colleges.
The Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices invites new faculty affiliations.
Professor Shawn He and a team of researchers aim to improve how cardiac muscle tissue is engineered.
Bioengineering professor one of eight UMD/UMB professors to receive UMD Strategic Partnership appointment.
FDA, CERSI to host virtual bootcamp focused on digital health technologies and patient outcomes on Jan. 26.
Dr. Robert “Smitty” Oakes recognized for accomplishments in research, funding, and community outreach.
Fischell Institute director and BIOE professor William E. Bentley to be honored by AIChE.
BIOE Minta Martin Professor of Engineering Chris Jewell was named to the 2021 BMES Class of Fellows.
Jenna Mueller is working to improve access for patients in the US and low-and middle income countries.
Abshire, Fisher and Hu honored for outstanding success in scholarly accomplishment and excellence in teaching.
Researchers hope to improve how cells, tissues, and organs are banked for transplantation and other applications.
BIOE alum, advisory Board member Matt Dowling is the founder of Medcura, Inc., which commercialized Rapid-Seal
Achievement opens the door for new advances in soft robotics.
This free, virtual event will take place on Thursday, July 22, 2021.
The three BIOE faculty are promoted to Professor, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor, respectively.
The new program aims to foster collaboration between faculty on UMD's Baltimore and College Park campuses.
Prof. Chris Jewell and his lab are investigating how the biophysical properties of nanomaterials used in immunotherapies shape treatment outcomes.
BIOE seniors present 23 novel Capstone projects live via Gatherly.
Electrophysiology device innovators gain access to pediatric accelerator and advance to final showcase
Shelby Bensi, Gregg Duncan, Katrina Groth and Katharina Maisel are recipients of NSF CAREER grants.
Technology could one day be used to improve stem cell-based therapies as well as treatment options for diabetes and infertility.
Open to students graduating from engineering, pharmacy, STEM programs at UMD College Park and Baltimore
BIOE Assistant Professor Jenna Mueller and her lab are working to improve access to surgery around the world.
Researchers aim to bridge the gap between microelectronics and biological systems to create next-generation wearables.
Findings show that a novel immunotherapy strategy might one day be used to treat multiple sclerosis patients without leaving them immunocompromised.
BIOE undergraduate students Sagar Matharu, Yusuf Mastoor, and Vaani Shah participated in the 2021 competition.
BIOE Professor Xiaoming He and his research team take a new approach to understand why cancers spread.
Katherine Joyner recognized for significant achievements in research, funding, and mentoring
BIOE professor will collaborate on vaccine technologies at Peter Doherty Institute for Infection & Immunity
UMD researchers develop technique to focus light beyond the diffraction limit - a breakthrough for optics
BIOE postdoc Robert “Smitty” Oakes awarded $600K Veterans Affairs grant for multiple sclerosis research
The Fischell Institute is excited to introduce three new MPowering the State Student Entrepreneurship Fellows.
Researchers to gain resources, training to support clinical translation of multiple sclerosis therapy
New undergraduate degree merges biology, data science, and computer programming
Researchers working around the clock to ease the impact of supply shortages on hospitals, care facilities
Kristina Stephens is a BIOE doctoral student researcher advised by William Bentley.
The competition recognizes distinguished graduate student researchers in order to help propel their careers and demonstrate the value of high-quality engineering research.
Size of the neutrally buoyant bPods has dropped from ‘baseball’ to ‘golf ball’ to ‘cherry’ in just three years.
BIOE associate professor to develop imaging technology to study how biological cells grow into complex tissues.
Catherine Kuo, Jenna Mueller welcomed into BIOE as associate professor and assistant professor, respectively.
Dr. Bryn Adams is a Research Scientist at ARL, a former BIOE postdoc, and a Fischell Institute affiliate.
BIOE seniors present Capstone projects and celebrate winners virtually.
Potential application for complex electronics highlighted in
Nature Communications
Nine BIOE students were honored with departmental and college awards.
Six members of the BIOE community receive the prestigious award this year.
Fischell Institute designs DIY-style mask with better filtration than cloth masks.
Researchers are working to address the critical supply of N95 respirators resulting from the COVID-19 crisis.
Labs Pivot to Produce, Distribute Hand Sanitizer, Surgical Masks
Applications are open now for the March 23 first round pitch event.
AMBIC Industry Board members and other researchers convened to discuss new and ongoing projects.
The semi-annual fellowship is open to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with IBBR/REFI mentors.
Autonomous coordination of cell subpopulations highlighted in Nature Communications.
The award recognizes exceptionally influential research accomplishments by Clark School faculty.
BIOE assistant professor recognized for optics research.
BIOE associate professor recognized for significant scholarly contributions.
Researchers develop micro-scale device to analyze bacteria in human blood using single-cell Raman spectrometry
UMD researchers developed a technique to drive teams of bacteria to work together autonomously.
Redox information may hold key to rapidly diagnosing disease
BIOE associate professor and associate chair recognized for immune engineering research and STEM outreach.
BIOE Associate Professor Christopher Jewell now backed by four active NIH R01 grants.
Student projects include novel pediatric medical devices, a hemofiltration system, and a tracheostomy device.
BIOE faculty awarded one of the highest professional distinctions accorded to a medical/biological engineer.
Research team explores nanotechnology-based therapeutic strategy for triple-negative breast cancer.
University of Maryland establishes Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices to propel advancements in human health.
M-CERSI, NCC-PDI receive funding renewals for up to five years.
National Capital Consortium co-led by Children's National and University of Maryland
Latest renewal allows for up to $5 million per year over five years.
BIOE associate professor recognized for research at interface of immunology and engineering.
The marbles, or 'bPods,' will contain microsystems that can “eavesdrop on biology” during fermentation, cell or culture-growing processes.
UMD researchers receive $1.5 M NSF grant to develop first-of-kind bioelectronics.
Diagnostic device for chronic cough takes first place.
Fischell Institute, Walter Reed research tool used to measure the oxygen level of the blood.
Research collaboration sheds light on bacteria response to sugar metabolism
Jewell Lab review article featured as
Nature Materials cover story.
Gemstone Honors group explores biocompatible hydrogel fabrication for use at point of care.
BIOE professor works to advance study of immunology.
ECUST Vice President Changsheng Liu Visits College Park
270 scientists and policymakers gather to enhance U.S. competitiveness in STEM.
The Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot has performed better at cutting soft tissue and stitching it up than experienced surgeons.
Clark School seniors encouraged to apply for Student Entrepreneurship Fellowship by Feb. 28.
'Flexible impedance sensor' can fit inside urinary catheters, monitor and treat biofilms.
Clark Hall transforms region's biotech corridor.
Nature Communications highlights University of Maryland alum’s latest efforts to program
E.coli to combat infections.
BIOE hosted it's largest-ever Capstone Design competition on May 10th, 2017.
UMD honors exceptional inventions with potential to influence science, society, and the free market.
Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices, RTI International draw capacity crowd to March 7
th event.
Distinguished University Professor William Bentley publishes piece on using electricity to control gene expression.
System holds promise for study of biological systems, biosensors and bio-hybrid devices.
$250 million dollar investment will advance leadership in pharmaceutical manufacturing
Fischell Dept. of Bioengineering founding chair recognized with university's highest academic honor conferred upon faculty.
BIOE associate chair and director of undergraduate studies honored during 21
st Annual Undergraduate Studies Advising Conference.
Affordable RT-PCR for clinical diagnostics, fear mitigation device for pediatric MRIs tie for first place.
UMD Alum, BioE Professor of Practice to Receive White House Honor
Inductees recognized for prolific spirit of innovation.
BioE researchers’ findings published in
Advancing Healthcare Materials.
$250,000 to be awarded to five innovations at third annual National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation (NCC-PDI) Competition.
BioE Professor and Founding Chair William Bentley’s research group publishes
Nature Communications paper.
Dr. John P. Fisher to succeed Dr. William E. Bentley as department chair, effective Jan. 4, 2016.
Diagnostic anSERS Inc. awarded $150,000 NSF grant to develop paper-based test to identify drivers under the influence of illegal drugs.
Neonatal acoustic protection device takes first place in annual design competition.
Podcast focuses on bioengineers’ work creating bacteria that can act as smart drug delivery machines.
BioE Chair discusses how a bacterial signaling molecule could
promote healthy gut microbiota.
A. James Clark Hall made possible in part by the generosity of two benefactors.
National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation (NCC-PDI) recognizes five innovators.
BioE Ph.D. candidate recognized by leading immunologists during Keystone Symposia event.
New building to serve as hub for human health innovation in the state of Maryland
“Electronic modulation of biochemical signal generation” published in
Nature Nanotechnology
Research could lead to medical therapies carried out by nonliving, artificial cells.
Students' inventions range from diagnostic devices to accident prevention products.
UMD and UR competition winners present competition concepts to the FDA.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association recognized Dr. Robert Fischell.
University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University bioengineering students joined forces to host the second annual research event.
American Chemical Society recognizes professor for contributions to the field of biotechnology.
Professor honored at 2013 winter commencement.
Professor recognized for contributions to administrative and educational programs.
Annual event highlights engineering's increasing role in medicine.
Annual event invites everyone to learn more about biomedical engineering.
Second annual showcase event held by University of Maryland's Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation.
BioE chair recognized for research and service.
Interdisciplinary professor known for work in control systems, MEMS.
Students' inventions address needs ranging from home care to ICU.
Ferlin, Ganesan, Lin and Manthe recognized by Center for Teaching Excellence.
Bioengineering grad student part of international effort to use messages sent by synthetic cells to guide natural cell activity.
Startup wins $10,000, plans to scale up manufacturing.
Printed sensors team to vie for $70,000 in April.
Meyer wins Bioscience Day Poster division for work on device capable of separating, testing distinct areas of same biofilm.
BioE startup company wins funding for paper-based sensor product.
Bioengineering graduate student studies imaging, simulations.
Bioengineering team has created device that could prevent concussions.
Students' Wesk Medical LLC to improve drug delivery.
Over 150 government, industry, academic representatives attend new center's showcase event.
BioE seniors present an array of new devices for improving health and safety.
Deutsch Foundation-sponsored Clark School research offers multi-pronged attack on major medical problem.
Feat part of larger body of Clark School research into preventing infections.
Center will pilot ways universities can help improve how drugs and medical devices are evaluated.
Learn about new products from tomorrow's innovators.
Programmable bacteria cut out the middle-man, producing medicine in the body where needed.
Professors recognized for exemplary scholarship and research.
Chen Group demonstrates optical coherence tomography at USA Science and Engineering Festival.
Inventor discusses new technology, entrepreneurship, personal philosophy.
Summer workshop will improve K-12 engineering, math education.
Allon Meizlik chosen to speak at Commencement.
See projects from tomorrow's innovators.
Watch surgery and learn about entrepreneurship, senior design projects, and research.
Ghodssi to take office October 1.
See projects from tomorrow's innovators.
See seminars, lectures, surgery, design projects, and more!
Guests see endoscopic cardiothoracic procedure; 2009 Fischell Fellow announced.
BioE grad student developing oral chemotherapy drug delivery system.
Proposed new ventures include drug-screening, blood clotting inventions.
Alumnus, benefactor honored for achievements in biotechnology.
Poster highlights research on optical microcantilever sensors for liquid samples.
New biomaterial designed to stop bleeding.
Implantable AngelMed Guardian predicts heart attacks.
New Fischell device uses magnetic pulses to stop debilitating headaches.
Benefactor to perform in
The Pirates of Penzance.
Seniors present the final projects of their undergraduate career.
Dr. Reza Ghodssi is recognized for sustained and influential scientific and scholarly work.
Exceptional students recognized by Department, Clark School, ASABE.
Fischell to appear in
Pirates of Penzance.
BioE grad student to develop fast, portable biosensor.
$7.6M, 7,400-square-foot addition to Kim Building serves as new department home.
Event to highlight advances in medical imaging, new bioengineering wing.
Research team includes Bentley, Ghossi, Payne, Rubloff.
Link Plus BioTech, Inc. also names Kofinas its CTO.
RWD Technologies founder recognized for career, support of USM.
Program facilitates collaboration between UMCP, UMB.
Professorship, part of Fischell endowment, recognizes scientific and scholarly work.
Student recognized for research, entrepreneurial spirit.
Clark School Honors and Awards Ceremony 2006-2007
Event to highlight how engineers can improve life for millions of people.
Professor will be part of Technology Visionary Series panel.
Bioengineering benefactor lectures on "Engineering for Humanity, Fun and Profit."
Kim Building addition will house the new Fischell bioengineering program.
Fellowship supports scholarly achievement, entrepreneurship, and development of new medical devices.
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.
Will serve as Professor of the Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Angela Hodge Miller uses Systems-on-a-Chip technology to accelerate the toxin detection process.
