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Our faculty are not content to trod well-worn engineering paths. Instead, they are driven to pursue innovations in teaching, research that address truly complex challenges, and to pursue worldwide leadership roles in their fields.
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Abebayehu, Daniel, Ph.D.
Read MoreAssistant Professor
Dan Abebayehu, PhD, studies fibrosis and how different types of fibroblasts could promote tissue regeneration, instead of scar formation. Dr. Abebayehu's research has been supported by an NIH Mosaic Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) which provides promising postdoctoral scientists support...
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Acton, Scott T.
Read MoreLawrence R. Quarles Professor and Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Professor, Biomedical Engineering (By Courtesy)
Professor Acton’s laboratory at UVA is called VIVA - Virginia Image and Video Analysis. They specialize in biological image analysis problems. The research emphases of VIVA include machine learning for image and video analysis, AI for education, tracking, segmentation, and enhancement. Professor...
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Ai, Huiwang
Read MoreAssociate Professor of Physiology & Biophysics, Chemistry, and Biomedical Engineering
Our lab develops novel molecular probes to peer into cells and brains to understand their communications. We use a collection of innovative techniques, such as protein engineering, fluorescence and bioluminescence imaging, molecular and cell biology, and electrophysiology, to dissect signaling...
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Allen, Timothy E.
Read MoreProfessor, Academic General Faculty, Teaching Track, Biomedical Engineering, Director, NSF REU in Multiscale Systems Bioengineering and Biomedical Data Sciences
Timothy E. Allen teaches and mentors students in the areas of computational modeling of complex biological systems, molecular and cell biology assays, and medical device design. He is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He received a B.S.E. in...