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One outstanding educational experience.
The Marquette University and Medical College of Wisconsin Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering is dedicated to delivering an extraordinary educational experience designed to empower the next generation of biomedical engineers, scientists and physicians. If you have a passion for learning and a desire to translate ideas into action—particularly those involving medical devices and health care technologies—let our faculty, staff and industry partners guide you on your journey.
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Welcome Back, BME Alumni!
Career Perspectives from Life After Grad School
Every semester, the Marquette University and Medical College of Wisconsin Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering brings together biomedical engineers from across the United States for a series of speaking engagements describing ongoing research and novel contributions to this dynamic and engaging field.
This spring, the seminar series will welcome back alumni of the Marquette-MCW Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering to share insights on their experiences and career development after graduation. These talks will highlight the variety of opportunities available in biomedical engineering and provide students with practical insight into life beyond a BME degree.
Learn more about the Spring 2026 BME Graduate Seminar Series
NEWS
BME PhD candidate Shamudra Dey wins Arthur J. Schmitt Leadership Fellowship, 2026, for excellence in academics and leadership
Dr. Karen Kruger listed as Marquette Innovator, 2025, for her work with pediatric flatfoot deformity (Marquette Today)
Project Wonder presents "Little Heart Warrior," an animated video featuring the childhood art of a boy whose life has been drastically impacted by scientific advancements led by Dr. Brandon Tefft
Tefft and collaborator Tomita Mitchell speak with WTMJ about cardiovascular bioengineering and the importance of designing biomedical solutions specifically targeting pediatric medical concerns. See the Milwaukee Health Briefing from February 10th
Dr. Roger Guillory wins $2.1M NIH grant to investigate degradation mechanisms of bioabsorbable metal and their relationship to inflammation during wound healing
TRE Lab Medical Student Presents Bone Regeneration Research at International Conference in Shanghai (MCW Knowledge)
Adapted toys collaboration deepens connections for families, students, organizations (Marquette Today)
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One of the most exciting aspects of the BME Department is the potential to advance your learning, problem-solving skills and engineering proficiency through exposure to engineering professors, industry mentors and faculty physicians who are working diligently to find solutions to modern health care challenges.
You can divide your time between the Marquette and MCW campuses, as well as clinical partner locations such as Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, the Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin, the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Shriners Hospitals for Children and other labs around the world.
Your courses will take place on the main campus of Marquette University. However, you will have access to MCW faculty for specialized courses and experiences, as well as summer medical research programs on the MCW campus.
Anderson wins Kirschstein National Service AwardBiomedical Engineering doctoral candidate wins national award in support of bladder function research
Anatomy of a Crash Test DummyDr. Frank Pintar reshapes the safety regulations that govern the road
The Next Big StepDr. Karen Kruger receives $3.2 million R01 grant from NIH to study pediatric foot deformities
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