biomedical engineering

Chris Flask, professor of radiology, biomedical engineering and pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, was one of 59 investigators selected to receive the Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research 2023 Distinguished Investigator Award. Flask is also…

In middle school, Sedona Cady first learned about the nervous system—and she was hooked. But it wasn’t until her undergraduate studies that she revisited that interest, deciding to pursue neurosciences as her field of study. Then, determined to earn a doctorate degree, she set her sights on Case…

In middle school, Sedona Cady first learned about the nervous system—and she was hooked. But it wasn’t until her undergraduate studies that she revisited that interest, deciding to pursue neurosciences as her field of study. Then, determined to earn a doctorate degree, she set her sights on Case…

Diagnosing cancer today involves using chemical “contrast agents” to improve the accuracy of medical imaging processes such as X-rays as well as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. But those agents can be expensive, take more time to use and pose potential health…

With a $3.99 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, biomedical engineers from Case Western Reserve University and the University of Chicago will begin testing an implantable device that restores the sense of touch to breast cancer patients after reconstructive surgery. In this…

Each year, thousands of people participate in the U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright programs, prestigious appointments through which students, scholars, educators and other professionals come together to engage in a global exchange of knowledge. A variety of Fulbright programs are offered, each…

Studying late at night at Kelvin Smith Library, developing meaningful friendships and discovering the perfect niche are standard activities for students at Case Western Reserve University. But for a subset of students on campus, these experiences come with a unique set of…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to a Neural Prosthesis Seminar with Reza Shadmehr, professor of biomedical engineering and neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Shadmehr’s presentation will be held Thursday, Nov. 2, from 3 to 4 p.m. in…

In collaboration with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Graduate Education Office, the Lerner Trainee Association, the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Student Association and Association of Biomedical and Chemical Engineers will host the Cleveland Biomedical Trainee Alliance 2023…

Of the many traits that unite members of the Case Western Reserve University community, one is perhaps the most inspiring: an innovative spirit. During Innovation Week, taking place Sept. 26–29 this year, that spirit will be celebrated with a full slate of events. Among the festivities will be the…