Mimicking natural connections could improve rotator cuff repair News / September 3, 2026 Many rotator cuff repairs fail due to a variety of factors that could be solved by a new fix that imitates the body’s natural environment. Researchers have developed a “scaffold” that mimics natural tissue and could lead to more durable rotator cuff repairs, including for large injuries and cases involving... Read More
Launching the Next Generation of Faculty – Part 3: Hannah Zlotnick News / August 20, 2026 Authored by Coley Coleman and Thembi Ford From the University of Pennsylvania to Wake Forest, Hannah Zlotnick Brings Bioengineering to the Forefront of Orthopaedic Medicine Following Margaret Billingsley’s move to UVA, the next installment of Launching the Next Generation of Bioengineering Faculty features Hannah Zlotnick (Ph.D. BE 2022), whose doctoral training... Read More
Launching the Next Generation of Bioengineering Faculty – Part 1: Marshall Padilla News / July 29, 2026 From the University of Pennsylvania to Stanford, Marshall Padilla Builds a Future in RNA Nanomedicine The first story in “Launching the Next Generation of Bioengineering Faculty” highlights how the Department of Bioengineering and the Mitchell Lab helped prepare Padilla to launch an interdisciplinary research program of his own. Bioengineering advances... Read More
Team Cardion Reimagines Pacemaker Power News / May 26, 2026 Pacemakers are life-saving devices for patients with cardiac arrhythmias, but the batteries that keep them running do not last forever. For many patients, that means replacement surgeries every five to seven years, each carrying risks such as infection, lead damage and added health care costs. For Team Cardion, the challenge... Read More
Protecting Pediatric Patients: Team Reel-IV Designs for Safer Care News / May 20, 2026 For many hospitalized infants and children, an intravenous line is a critical part of care. But when that line becomes tangled, pulled or dislodged, the consequences can be painful, disruptive and potentially dangerous. That problem became the focus for Team Reel-IV, a Bioengineering senior design team made up of Priya... Read More
International Experiences: Cassandra Cederholm, University of Edinburgh News / March 17, 2026 Tell us a little about yourself (name, where you are from, academic interests, etc.). My name is Cassandra Cedarholm. I’m originally from Minnesota and I’m studying bioengineering, concentrating in biomechanics, and minoring in Engineering Entrepreneurship. External to BE, my academic interests lie within my Arabic classes and... Read More
International Experiences: Chang Su, ETH Zurich News / March 17, 2026 Tell us a little about yourself (name, where you are from, academic interests, etc.). My name is Chang Su. I grew up in Xi’an, China, which is the city where 13 dynasties established their capitals and where the Terracotta Army is. I moved to Calgary, Canada, when I was in high school.... Read More
International Experiences: Joshua Ng, Penn Global Biomedical Service trip to China News / March 17, 2026 Tell us a little about yourself (name, where you are from, academic interests, etc.). My name is Joshua Ng. I’m from Hoover, Alabama. In high school, I was super-interested in biology; I spent a lot of time camping and doing stuff outdoors, so the complexity of nature always fascinated me.... Read More
International Experiences: Rohini Kopparam, International Internship in Guatemala News / March 17, 2026 Tell us a little about yourself (name, where you are from, academic interests, etc.) My name is Rohini Kopparam, and I am from Irvine, California. I am majoring in Bioengineering and am also pursuing a minor in Chemistry and Bioethics. When and where did you study abroad/do your short- term... Read More
What Makes a Discovery Matter? News / November 14, 2025 A brilliant idea is just the beginning. But between the lab bench and the lives it could change, there’s often a wide and uncertain gap. Bridging that space takes more than good data, it takes a story that resonates beyond the research community. That’s what Practice Associate Professor Katie Reuther,... Read More
