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an older man's hands

Nov 26, 2019

Virtual reality would make attending therapy easier for stroke survivors

Researchers have created a virtual reality clinic to make it easier for stroke survivors to attend their physical and occupational therapy sessions. Results from a proof-of-concept study suggest that the technology – and the social connection it facilitates – are effective at encouraging therapy participation.
Kenan Distinguished Professor Nancy Allbritton and Lampe Distinguished Professor Frances Ligler

Nov 22, 2019

BME’s Allbritton and Ligler in Top 100 list of analytical scientists

Kenan Distinguished Professor Nancy Allbritton and Lampe Distinguished Professor Frances Ligler in the UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering make a leading publications's Top 100 list of analytical scientists.
Dr. Julie Swann and students at minority recruitment event

Oct 24, 2019

Major impact

The College has increased the number of women faculty members over the last decade and promoted them to leadership positions in departments and centers.
spheroids

Sep 24, 2019

Suntanner, heal thyself: Exosome therapy may enable better repair of sun, age-damaged skin

Needle-free injections of exosomes instruct skin cells to produce more collagen, could help heal sun damaged skin.
graphic of bone with osteoporosis compared to normal bone

Sep 17, 2019

Novel approach to ultrasound raises possibility of new medical applications

A new ultrasound technique provides a non-invasive way of assessing bone structure on the microscale.
NC State bell tower in the spring

Aug 23, 2019

Allbritton leaving Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering

Dr. Nancy Allbritton, Kenan Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Chemistry, will step down from her position as chair of the UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) on Oct. 31.
Bell tower at dawn.

Jul 23, 2019

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund helps turn NC State research into real-world solutions

Six projects will receive support from the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund (CIF) this year, a pivotal tool for helping promising NC State research reach its market potential. The work of this year’s CIF awardees ranges from a novel technique for infusing coffee into foods to groundbreaking developments in disease treatment.
flexible 3D printed vessel

Jun 28, 2019

A revolution in regenerative medicine — led by NC State

NC State researchers are working to advance the medicine that can help your body to heal.
Students get hands-on experience with reflective markers used for motion capture in the Biomedical Engineering Gait Lab at NC State.

May 30, 2019

Building bridges to biomechanics

National Biomechanics Day gives STEM students a unique opportunity to learn about the field and interact with NC State scientists.