Category: News
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Michigan Synthetic Biology Team Earns Gold at International iGEM Competition in Paris
The team’s novel bacterial cancer therapy caught the attention of judges and fellow innovators alike—using innovative synthetic biology to tackle one of medicine’s most persistent challenges: targeted ovarian cancer treatment.
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BME Launches Department Chair Search
The deadline for ensuring full consideration of an application is January 31, 2026, but the position will remain open, and applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.
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Jiahe Li Lab Examines Breakthrough in Engineering Probiotic Defenses Against Early-Onset Colon Cancer
Dr. Li’s team has developed an engineered probiotic designed to neutralize genotoxic threats in the gut, shifting the focus from treatment to prevention in colon cancer research.
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Zhen Xu Named Finalist for 2026 Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature
This award recognizes three early to mid-career women researchers in technology whose work is driving positive impact on society and the planet. Winners will be announced in February.
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U-M BME’s Annual Alan J. Hunt Memorial Lecture Featured Dr. Sridevi Sarma on November 7
The Alan J. Hunt Memorial Lecture was endowed in 2013 in loving memory of Professor Alan J. Hunt, whose passion for research and mentorship helped define the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Michigan.
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November 7 Hunt Lecture Location Has Moved to NCRC Building 10 Auditorium
The Friday, November 7 event begins at 3:00 p.m. and features Sridevi Sarma, Ph.D.
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M-HEAL: A Student Organization Driving Context-Driven Health Innovation for Global Impact
Founded nearly two decades ago and now home to 12 active project teams, M-HEAL fosters partnerships that cross disciplines and borders.
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Hunt Lecture Location Has Moved to NCRC Building 10 Auditorium
The November 7 event begins at 3:00 p.m. and features Sridevi Sarma, Ph.D.
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Watch the Recording from BME’s Recent Ph.D. Webinar
The Ph.D. application deadline for Fall 2026 is December 1, 2025.
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Aguilar Lab’s Localized Immune Therapies and Smart Wound Coatings Offer Potential for Muscle Regeneration
In two recently published studies, Dr. Aguilar’s team tackled major challenges in understanding and treatment of large, traumatic wounds.