biomedical engineering

Cross-disciplinary researchers will explore applications in regenerative medicine

UCI’s Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Cardiovascular Innovation and Research Center enters new era with latest philanthropic gift

Grant supports novel cell-to-cell communication technology

The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group has named two UCI researchers as Allen Distinguished Investigators. Michelle Digman, associate professor of biomedical engineering, and Jennifer Prescher, professor of chemistry, were among 10 academic experts chosen this year to explore the relationship between metabolism and the human immune system. The UCI scientists were made co-principal investigators on […]

Based on stem cell technology, platform can offer long-term treatment for Type 1 diabetes

Funding will support development of innovative implantable electronic stimulation device

The National Institutes of Health has awarded $2 million to researchers in UCI’s Henry Samueli School of Engineering to develop a biologic implant for the spinal facet joint. This grant, given to a team led by Kyriacos Athanasiou, Henry Samueli Chair in Engineering and Distinguished Professor of biomedical engineering, will be the first to focus […]

UCI biomedical engineer is working on a cell regenerative therapy with potential applications in chronic wounds, burns and aging

Study suggests improved remedies for a problem affecting millions of Americans

Low-cost device includes detection technologies housed in Shrinky Dinks children’s toy