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
2026 Bioengineering National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program News / May 4, 2026 The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. Established to advance the progress of science and strengthen national health, prosperity and security, the NSF funds early-stage, high-impact research that drives discovery and innovation. Its investments help... Read More
Nick Marzolini Named 7th Recipient of the Michael S. Brown Fellowship News / October 22, 2025 Penn MD/PhD student recognized for outstanding potential as a physician–scientist developing targeted genetic therapies. Nick Marzolini, an MD/PhD student in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named the 7th annual recipient of the Michael S. Brown Fellowship, awarded each year to one MSTP student for “outstanding... Read More
Engineering a Healthier Heart: Noor Momin Receives AHA Transformational Project Award News / July 17, 2025 When someone survives a heart attack, the battle isn’t always over. In fact, nearly one-third of survivors go on to develop heart failure—a progressive weakening of the heart muscle that affects millions and contributes to roughly 500,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Dr. Noor Momin, the Stephenson Foundation Term... Read More
Celebrating the 2025 Solomon R. Pollack Award Winners in Graduate Bioengineering Research News / June 13, 2025 Each year, the Department of Bioengineering at Penn Engineering proudly recognizes outstanding doctoral students whose research exemplifies innovation, impact, and academic excellence. The Solomon R. Pollack Award for Excellence in Graduate Bioengineering Research celebrates the achievements of students who have advanced our understanding of biological systems through engineering. In 2025,... Read More
Senior Design Awards Spotlight Part 1 News / May 28, 2025 2025 Team ReFlex – Rewiring Stroke Rehabilitation This series profiles three Penn Bioengineering senior design teams whose work received recognition at major competitions in 2025. In Part 1, we feature Team ReFlex, recipients of the Judge’s Choice Award at Penn Engineering’s Senior Design Competition. Team Members: William Qi, Ryann Joseph, Christopher Wun, Udit... Read More
From Posters to Podiums: Recognizing Emerging Leaders in Immunology News / May 16, 2025 Each year, the American Association of Immunologists hosts its flagship meeting, IMMUNOLOGY, bringing together thousands of scientists from across the globe. Far from being a routine conference, this gathering serves as a critical convergence point for the most current research and thought leadership in the field. IMMUNOLOGY2025, held in Honolulu... Read More
