Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering

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The 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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Research
With a focus on collaboration, research at the MU-MCW 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
Research Overview
Undergraduate Studies
- The MU-MCW Department of Biomedical Engineering provides excellence in undergraduate education, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and developing students into tomorrow’s leaders.
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Graduate Studies
- Graduate Programs in the MU-MCW Department of Biomedical Engineering are designed to assist students advancing their learning through exposure to engineering leaders and faculty physicians working on solutions to challenges currently faced in the medical field.
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Giving

Regenerating Blood Vessels and Bone with Biomaterials and Nanotechnology
Dr. Bo Wang speaks with MCW Knowledge About Recent Advancements in Tissue Engineering
Narrowing the Gap Between Treatment and Cure
Tefft's tissue-engineered pediatric heart valve implants offer patients hope for one-time solutions
A childhood diagnosis inspires a brother's PhD
An Engineering Scholars student finds career purpose after witnessing the impact doctors had on his brother

Two exceptional institutions.
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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Bright Futures for Biomedical Engineers

A Q&A with Dr. Hu Yang, Marquette and Medical College of Wisconsin's new chair of Biomedical Engineering

Dr. Hu Yang was named chair of the Marquette University and Medical College of Wisconsin Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering in July, taking on the role following a nationwide search from both institutions to find the department’s next leader. Hu was also appointed as a professor with tenure and awarded the Dr. Robert D. and Dr. Patricia E. Kern Professorship in Biotechnology and Bioengineering Endowed Chair.

Yang previously served as chair, professor and the Linda and Bipin Doshi Endowed Chair in the Linda and Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri.

In a Q&A, Yang shares more about himself and his vision for biomedical engineering education and research at Marquette and MCW.

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NEWS

Dr. Robert Scheidt receives NSF award for collaborative research advancing stroke rehabilitation technology

Dr. Jordan Williams wins $400K to Advance Spinal Cord Injury Research

Drs. Guillory and Sahoo win CVRC Pilot Award to investigate the degradation rate of magnesium alloy bioabsorbable stents for arterial stenosis

Join the MU-MCW Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering for 2025 BME Research Day on August 22^nd.

The Joint Department Welcomes Dr. Hu Yang as Chair

Dr. Lei Fan named 2025 Michael H. Keelan, Jr., MD Scholar—will investigate role of oxygen delivery and energy demand on heart wall function

Dr. Bing Yu awarded Way Kingler Research Fellowship & Way Klinger Sabbatical Fellowship

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The MU-MCW BME Department is currently looking to fill research and faculty positions View all Open Positions

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Research Opportunities

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.

Graduate Programs

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.

Bachelor's Programs

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.

Locations

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

Key resources

Marquette University and Medical College of Wisconsin

Two exceptional institutions.One outstanding educational experience.