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Stories from BME

Anatomy of a Crash Test Dummy

Dec 2025:  Pintar’s research improves crash test dummy design and influences safety regulations that govern every vehicle on the road — and have saved hundreds of thousands of lives. ... Continue Reading 

 

The Next Big Step

Sep 2025:  Dr. Karen Kruger has received a $3.2 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to complete a comprehensive study of the 3D structure and function of pediatric flat feet … Continue Reading 

 

Bright Futures for Biomedical Engineers

Sep 2025:  A Q&A with Dr. Hu Yang, new chair of biomedical engineering. In this Q&A, Dr. Yang shares more about himself and his vision for biomedical engineering education and research at Marquette and MCW ... Continue Reading

 

In the News

• Project Wonder presents "Little Heart Warrior," an animated video featuring the childhood art of a boy whose life has been drastically imacted by scientific advancements led by Dr. Brandon Tefft (Project Wonder, February 2026)
• Dr. Brandon Tefft and collaborator Aoy Tomita Mitchell discuss cardiovascular bioengineering and the importance of designing biomedical solutions specifically targetting pediatric medical concerns. See the Miwaukee Health Briefing from February 10^th. (WTMJ, February 2026)
• TRE Lab Medical Student Presents Bone Regeneration Research at International Conference in Shanghai (MCW Knowledge, January 2026)
• Adapted toys collaboration deepens connections for families, students, organizations (Marquette Today, December 2025)
• Dr. Karen Kruger discusses her $3.2 million NIH grant to study pediatric foot deformities (BizTimes, September 2025)
• Hands-On STEM: High school students explore biomedical engineering at Marquette (Marquette Today, September 2025) 

Recent Grants 

• Dr. Roger Guillory wins $2.1M NIH grant to investigate degradation mechanisms of bioabsorbable metal and their relationship to inflammation during wound healing (Feb 2026)
• Drs. Garcia and Beardsley receive $250K AHW Momentum Grants for quantitative endoscopy and neurologic outcome prediction for critically ill pediatric patients, respectively (Nov 2025)
• Drs. Guillory and Jammeh win We Care Fund award to address neointimal hyperplasia after cardiac stenting (Oct 2025)
• Hokanson awarded a $432,000 NIH R21 grant to develop preclinical models of overactive bladder to facilitate investigations into neuromodulation therapy (Sep 2025)
• Dr. Robert Scheidt receives NSF award for collaborative research advancing stroke rehabilitation technology (Sept 2025) 

Other News

• BME Postdoctoral Researchers Sinha and Boovarahan win Professional Development Awards from MCW's Office of Postdoctoral Education (Oct 2025)
• Joint Department expertise showcased at Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting (Oct 2025)
• Dr. Ranjan Dash receives MCW's Excellent in Mentorship award (Sept 2025)

 

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