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The Marquette University and Medical College of Wisconsin Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering uses engineering, science and design principles to improve health care in the service of humanity. Our team provides excellent undergraduate and graduate educations, developing modern leaders and problem solvers. We guide students to live and work in meaningful and ethical ways while fostering collaboration and innovation with our industrial and academic partners.
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The faculty and staff of the Marquette-MCW Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering demonstrate excellence both in and out of the classroom, creating a vibrant, engaging environment that works in support of our mission—advancing health care innovation in the service of humanity.
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With unparalleled access to industry and clinical partners, students of the Marquette-MCW Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering are provided with exceptional opportunity to investigate, grow, and achieve.
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With a focus on collaboration, research at the Marquette-MCW Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering integrates world-class engineers and faculty physicians with state-of-the-art facilities to enhance student enrichment while finding solutions to the world's modern healthcare challenges.
Research Themes

Biomechanics & Rehabilitation Bioengineering

Biomedical Imaging

Computational Systems Biology & Medicine

Medical Devices & Bioinstrumentation

Molecular, Cellular & Tissue Engineering

Neural Engineering & Neurorehabilitation
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The Marquette-MCW Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering would not be complete without the countless intellectual and spiritual contributions of its extended community. Whether collaborator, clinical partner, alumni, or current member, the department is eager to keep in touch and looks to continue working with you to build innovative healthcare solutions for decades to come.
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Dr. Christopher Pawela

Dr. Christopher PawelaMarquette University

Zablocki VA Medical Center Neuroscience Research Labs, Research 151, Room 70-C-232

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America(414) 384-2000, ext. 41409cpawela@mcw.edu Google Scholar

Associate Professor

Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering

Professional Preparation

Ph.D., 2008, Biophysics, Medical College of Wisconsin
M.S., 2003, Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison
B.S., 1998, Bacteriology, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Research Interests

Functional Neuroimaging and Brain Connectivity
Neuromodulation and Neurotechnology
Neuroplasticity and Peripheral Nerve Injury
Non-opioid Therapeutics for Chronic Pain

Recent Publications

Recent Grants

Pawela, Christopher (Principal Investigator); "Optimized Targeting of the Brain Pain Matrix with
Neuromodulation." Sponsored by the Brain Behavioral and Mental Health Section of the Department of Veterans Affairs Research & Development Service (April 2026–March 2030).

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Marquette University
Opus College of Engineering
1515 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233

Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee Campus
8701 W Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

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