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Ren, Lei

Ren, Lei

Professor
Fischell Department of Bioengineering
University of Maryland School of Medicine
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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 Announces Fall 2024 Instructional Impact Awards

Three BIOE instructors recognized for the positive, every-day impact they make supporting the success of BIOE students.

UMD-led Study Could ‘Pave the Way’ for Improved Treatment of Premature Aging Disease

Researchers identified a protein that could improve the cardiovascular health of patients with progeria.

Maryland Engineers Recognized with UMD Faculty Honors

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

Meet the First Cohort of the MARC Program

The inaugural cohort of MARC scholars complete their first year in the research training program.

Maryland Engineering Ranks Among the Nation’s Top 20 Undergraduate Engineering Programs

The A. James Clark School of Engineering ranks 19 overall among more than 200 undergraduate engineering programs—up three positions from its previous undergraduate ranking.

UMD's 40th Annual Convocation Honors Engineering Staff, Faculty

The University of Maryland's 40th annual Convocation will honor 33 faculty and staff—including four from the A. James Clark School of Engineering—for their contributions to education, research, and the campus community.

Two Jewell Lab Researchers Receive 2023 Outstanding Graduate Student Awards

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

UMD Bioengineers Work to Recondition Lymph Node Function to Fight Diabetes

Jewell Research Lab Publishes Findings in Nature Communications

Eppler Selected for St. Jude National Graduate Student Symposium

Haleigh Eppler is a fifth-year Biological Sciences Ph.D. candidate and a researcher in the Jewell Lab.

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

BIOE seniors present 23 novel Capstone projects live via Gatherly.

BBI Advanced Genomic Technologies Core Launches

For the first time ever at UMD, researchers can access cutting-edge single-cell DNA and RNA sequencing technologies.

Engineering QC into Biomanufacturing of EV-based Products

Steven Jay is P.I of this M-CERSI funded project. Steven R. Bauer serves as FDA subject matter expert.

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.

Legacy through Impact: Dr. Darryll J. Pines

UMD President-Designate Darryll Pines inspires a culture of excellence at the Clark School, where everyone plays a part.

Eppler Receives NIH F31 Grant

Fourth-year Ph.D. student Haleigh Eppler was recently named a recipient of the NIH F31 grant.

BIOE Capstone Class Virtually Presents 24 Novel Projects

BIOE seniors present Capstone projects and celebrate winners virtually.

Better, Cheaper COVID-19 Tests

Compact, reusable system could quickly and cheaply test for multiple respiratory viruses.

Eppler Named Dr. Edna O. Hokenson Endowed Fellow

Haleigh Eppler is a fourth-year Biological Sciences Ph.D. student and a member of Christopher Jewell's lab.

Shelter-in-place Compliance Remains Low, UMD Research Finds

Data Analysis Shows Erratic Response to COVID-19 Restrictions

Duncan, Maisel Recognized by American Lung Association

Bioengineering assistant professors awarded grants to advance lung health research.

Herold Announces Retirement

Keith Herold announces his retirement after 32 years at the Clark School of Engineering.

BIOE Capstone Class Presents 20 Novel Projects

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

Four BIOE Students Named NSF Graduate Research Fellows

Students recognized for research in immunoengineering, regenerative medicine, and more.

Clyne, Maisel to Join BIOE Faculty in 2019

Associate, assistant professors bring expertise in endothelial cell biology, mucosal drug delivery.

UMD Researchers Point to Future of Engineered Immune Tissues

Jewell Lab review article featured as Nature Materials cover story.

Natalie Livingston Awarded NSF Graduate Fellowship

BIOE senior recognized for efforts to advance drug delivery research.

Three BIOE Professors Awarded NIH R01s in as Many Months

Drs. Jewell, Scarcelli, and Jay were awarded a collective total of $5.4 million in NIH R01 funding this spring.

Transforming Medicine, Impacting Health

While many freshmen were acclimating to college life, a team of first-year students was adjusting to life as biotech inventors.

Jay Awarded $2 Million NIH R01 Grant for Biotherapeutic Approach to Healing Chronic Wounds

BIOE Assistant Professor Steven Jay leads efforts to develop exosome-based therapies for wound healing.

Anjana Jeyaram Named PhRMA Foundation Predoctoral Fellow

BIOE Ph.D. student recognized for her research on engineering extracellular vesicles.

University of Maryland Dedicates A. James Clark Hall

Clark Hall transforms region's biotech corridor.

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.

Jay, Jewell Named 2016 Young Innovators of Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering

BIOE researchers look to advance delivery of therapeutics to treat cancers.

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.

Jay Lab Works Toward Engineering Extracellular Vesicles as Next-Generation Biotherapeutics

BioE assistant professor receives 2015 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award.

Andorko Awarded AAPS Graduate Student Fellowship

BioE graduate student recognized for cutting-edge vaccine and drug delivery research.

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.

Invention of the Year Finalist

unprecedented etching control of a material, one atomic layer at a time

Dean Pines, Abts Featured in ASEE PRISM Magazine for Leadership in Exploring New AP Course in Engineering

New AP course would "brand engineering at the high school level," prepare more students for STEM careers.

UMD Launches Online Course for Transitioning Service Members and Veterans on Energy Problem Solving

Engineering course supported by Department of Defense will focus on design skills

"America's Got Regulatory Science Talent" Competition

Judges award student first prize for new technology to combat worldwide counterfeit drug crisis.

UMD's Abts Featured in Discover Magazine

Clark School of Engineering STEM expert discusses plans for AP engineering test.

BioE Hosts First Luojia International Biomedical Conference

Event fosters collaborations between UMD and Wuhan University.

Villaneuva Wins ASEE Biomedical Education Paper Award

Former lecturer recognized for efforts to enhance core laboratory course.

UMD "Energy 101" Course Featured on DOE Blog

Course designed by Clark School professor serves as model for nation.

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

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

Undergrads Showcase Innovative Sustainability Design Ideas Developed in New "Energy 101" Course

Student design ideas include a green gym powered by exercise, sustainable floors for sporting arenas, water-powered watch.

Engaging Communities for a Cleaner Bay

Clark School professors Allen Davis and Hubert Montas among UMD researchers awarded grant for unique approach to improving Chesapeake Bay.

Canvas to Replace Blackboard

All Winter and Spring 2013 classes to be hosted on Canvas.

Dean's Doctoral Student Research Awards Announced

Research on digital multimedia forensics, tissue engineering, rotorcraft brownout recognized.

White's Research Wins Prestigious NSF CAREER Award

Inkjet-printed paper biosensors will reduce cost of diagnosing epidemic pathogens.

Needle-Free Suture Device Wins Business Plan Competition Division

Sharon Liu and Jin Xiao receive $10K for development of product.

Record Year for NSF Fellowships

8 current and former BioE students receive awards, honorable mentions.

Plasma for Disinfection Study Wins DOE Grant

Oehrlein, Seog will be first to characterize effects on biological molecules at the monolayer level.

BioE Hosts Teachers in NSF-Sponsored Program

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

2009-2010 BioE Undergraduate Awards

Exceptional students recognized by the Department, Clark School, and professional societies.

Reconstructing Hand Movements Using Brain Signals

BioE research in Journal of Neuroscience could benefit those with movement disorders.

2008-2009 BioE Undergraduate Awards

Exceptional students recognized by the Department, Clark School, university, and professional societies.

NIST and NanoCenter Announce Partnership

$1.5 million grant will support creation of new nanotechnologies.