The graduate programs in biomedical engineering at Michigan Tech provide a research-intensive education integrating the engineering sciences with biomedical science and clinical practice. The department’s active research thrust areas include Tissue engineering and biomaterials Biosensors and biomedical instrumentation Biomedical optics and ultrasound Cardiovascular engineering Microdevices Biomimetics and bioadhesives Biomechanics Your research activities will advance knowledge along the front lines of biomedicine, contributing to scientific breakthroughs that enhance health care—and ultimately save lives. You will be able to participate in a wide array of cutting-edge research projects. Design simple, natural, injectable, drug-releasing hydrogel blends for tissue regeneration and repair. Develop and fabricate biosensors for medical diagnostic and biotoxin detection. Improve the safety and efficacy of tissue and blood-contacting devices through the development of materials that impart controlled nitric oxide release ability to implanted medical devices.

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