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Stories from BME

Anderson Wins National Service Award

Mar 2026:  Hannah Anderson has received a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award, competitive federal fellowship that supports promising doctoral students conducting biomedical research. ... Continue Reading

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

 

 

In the News

• Williams featured in spotlight on spinal cord injury research (Marquette Today, May 2026)
• Biomedical Engineering Student Ian Ortega to Deliver 2026 Marquette Undergraduate Commencement Address (Marquette Today, April 2026)
• Department Chair Dr. Hu Yang elected fellow of American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (Marquette Today, April 2026)
• Dr. Karen Kruger listed as Marquette Innovator, 2025, for her work with pediatric flatfoot deformity (Marquette Today, March 2026)
• 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. (Project Wonder, February 2026)
• Dr. Brandon Tefft and collaborator Aoy Tomita Mitchell discuss cardiovascular bioengineering and the importance of designing biomedical solutions specifically targeting pediatric medical concerns. See the Milwaukee 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) 

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) 

Other News

• A collaborative film inspired by the pediatric cardiovascular precision medicine of Drs. Tefft & Tomita-Mitchell is scheduled to air at Milwaukee Film Festival (April 2026)
• BME PhD candidate Shamudra Dey wins Arthur J. Schmitt Leadership Fellowship, 2026,for excellence in academics and leadership (Mar 2026)
• 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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