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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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Master's Theses & Doctoral Dissertations

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View upcoming and past Master's Theses & Doctoral Dissertations presented by graduate students at the Marquette University and Medical College of Wisconsin Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering.

Upcoming Defense Schedule

Rachel N. Mazorow

Dissertation Title: Enhancing reach-to-grasp movements in two and three dimensions using supplemental vibrotactile kinesthetic feedback: information encoding, extended training, and effects of sensorimotor and neuropsychological function

Defense Date: Thursday, April 7, 2026

Mentor: Dr. Robert Scheidt

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Maxine Olson

Title: Development and Validation of Kinetics and Musculoskeletal Modeling for the Milwaukee Foot Model

Graduation Term: Spring 2026

Justin Womack

Title: Advancing Systems Biology: An Accessible Computational Platform and Integrated Model for Human Cell Cycle Regulation

Graduation Term: Fall 2025

David Hughes

Title: Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Machine Learning Elucidate Core Attention Shifting Network and Context Specific Neural Mechanisms

Graduation Term: Fall 2025

Pardis Taheri

Title: Unraveling Mechanisms in Hyperoxia-Induced Acute Lung Injury: An Experimental and Computational Study

Graduation Term: Fall 2025

Hail Kazik

Title: Delineating the Mechanisms of Early-Onset Calcification in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease

Graduation Term: Summer 2025

Upcoming Thesis Presentations

There are no upcoming thesis presentations scheduled at this time. Please check back for additions to the thesis presentation schedule in the coming months.