Biomaterials, Biomechanics, and Biomanufacturing

Silvia Blemker Aims to Correct a Profound Limitation in Musculoskeletal Modeling Research

Biomechanics expert Professor Silvia Blemker is building a set of tools to rigorously examine sex as a biological variable in musculoskeletal modeling research.

We asked 14 biomedical engineering graduate students four questions. Where did you go to undergrad? What do you like about your research? What do you do outside the labs? What is...

NSF Grant Funds Study of Fibrosis Progression Using Hydrogels Engineered to Mimic Living Tissue

Researchers like Steven Caliari believe a cure for fibrotic diseases is possible. His research aims to reveal the cellular mechanisms that turn on the disease process.

Innovation Opens New Possibilities for 3D-Printing Human Tissue

Assistant Professor Liheng Cai collaborated with Brookhaven National Laboratory to conduct soft biomatter research.

Deploying a Hydrogel to Wounds in the Trachea Poses a Distinct Challenge

Biomaterials expert Don Griffin is taking his team's success using microporous annealed particle (MAP) gels for wound healing to a dynamic, difficult environment.

Pioneering New Insights into the Form, Function, Biology and Diseases of Muscles

Blemker was elected for exemplary contributions to the understanding of the relationship between skeletal muscle structure and function, in health and disease.

Within five years, the team hopes that Springbok’s precision muscle analysis will be widely used in pro and college sports, and also in many areas of medicine.

The UVA Center for Engineering in Medicine pairs engineers with clinicians to transform health care research.

The UVA Center for Engineering in Medicine pairs engineers with clinicians to transform health care research.

Principal Investigators Earn National Funding to Support New Research

Biomedical engineering faculty originated 13 new research awards over the past 12 months from external sources.

Professors' Big-Picture Ideas for Tissue Engineering Backed by Prestigious AFIRM III Award

George Christ is drawn to tackle large challenges in his field and complete them as quickly as possible.