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Celebrating 20 years of UR BME
At our 20-year point, we are celebrating the talents of our undergraduate and graduate students, the growth and accomplishments of our faculty, the dedication of our administrative and technical support teams, and the vibrant achievements of our diverse BME alumni! We hope that our alumni and partners will consider reconnecting with us as we embark on the next chapter of UR BME.
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BME Magazine | Fall 2019
As we approach the 20th anniversary of the founding of our department, we look back on another successful year of UR BME! This edition shares the latest advances in research, developments in education, and updates on the achievements of our UR BME students, faculty and staff. Three of our faculty members were inducted into AIMBE’s College of Fellows and several received honors for teaching and mentorship, while others developed exciting new industry partnerships to translate their research advances to commercial products and clinical practice. Catch up with our alumni and explore ways to stay engaged with our BME Department through volunteering, visiting, mentorship, and more. And be sure to check out the front and back covers featuring the groundbreaking research happening in the new labs of Professors Edmund Lalor and Ross Maddox (BME and Neuroscience).
BME MagazineThe distance between Goergen Hall, home to the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and the University of Rochester Medical Center. Less than a 5 minute walk, this close proximity makes it easy to connect with clinician colleagues.
The Department of Biomedical Engineering brings together the technical expertise of the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences with the clinical experience of our University of Rochester Medical Center to establish a cooperative environment that fosters innovations in medicine and healthcare.
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