Graduate Programs

Spring Term Schedule

Spring 2027

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
BME 403-01 Human Movement Analysis Cherice Hill MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
This course introduces fundamental principles and methodological approaches for quantifying 3D human movement mechanics. Course content will include inverse dynamics computation of joint forces, moments, and mass centers; study design for human subject biomechanics studies; biomechanical data collection using both traditional and wearable technologies (such as 3D motion capture, force plates, and pressure insoles); and quantitative analysis and interpretation of human movement mechanics data. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE RECITATION WHEN REGISTERING FOR THE LECTURE. Location (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
BME 403-02 Human Movement Analysis Cherice Hill R 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This course introduces fundamental principles and methodological approaches for quantifying 3D human movement mechanics. Course content will include inverse dynamics computation of joint forces, moments, and mass centers; study design for human subject biomechanics studies; biomechanical data collection using both traditional and wearable technologies (such as 3D motion capture, force plates, and pressure insoles); and quantitative analysis and interpretation of human movement mechanics data. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE RECITATION WHEN REGISTERING FOR THE LECTURE. Location (R 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
BME 404-01 Computational Methods Jong-Hoon Nam MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM
The course deals with computational methods to analytically intractable mathematical problems in biological research. For the first half of the course, general numerical analysis topics are reviewed such as linear algebra, ODE and PDE. Through homework assignments, students write their own computer code. Sufficient sample solutions are given to practice various numerical methods within limited time. The rest of the course is comprised of case studies and projects. Examples of computational analyses are drawn from life science problems such as biodynamics of human loco motion, ion channel kinetics, ionic diffusion, and finite element analysis of cells/tissues. For final project, students bring their own research problems, express them in mathematical equations, solve them using custom written computer programs and interpret the solutions. Prerequisites: Fundamental linear algebra, ordinary differential equation, some experience of Matlab. Location (MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
BME 412-01 Viscoelasticity in Biological Tissues Mark Buckley TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Viscoelastic materials have the capacity to both store and dissipate energy. As a result, properly describing their mechanical behavior lies outside the scope of both solid mechanics and fluid mechanics. This course will develop constitutive relations and strategies for solving boundary value problems in linear viscoelastic materials. In addition, the closely-related biphasic theory for fluid-filled porous solids will be introduced. An emphasis will be placed on applications to cartilage, tendon, ligament, muscle, blood vessels, and other biological tissues. Advanced topics including non-linear viscoelasticity, composite viscoelasticity and physical mechanisms of viscoelasticity will be surveyed. Prerequisites: ME 225 or CHE 243; ME 226 or BME 201. Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
BME 432-01 FDA & IP Commercialization Joan Adamo M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This interactive course focuses on Intellectual Property (IP) and FDA regulatory pathways for medical innovations. Emphasis will be placed on how knowledge of IP protection and evaluation, and regulatory barriers can optimize design, testing and commercialization strategies. Building on BME431 material, students will learn about the processes and barriers to bringing medical products through clinical trials. Instruction will include lectures, case studies, guest speakers and integrated assignments that will ask students to explore examples of IP and regulatory challenges, successes and failures. Lectures on regulatory and IP topics will alternate so students can appreciate the difficulty presented by balancing these two challenges in the innovation process. Some assignments may be tailored to individual student's research, design or work concentration areas. A project conducted in partnership with the FDA will provide students an opportunity to submit a mock pre-submission to the FDA for review and feedback. Location (M 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
BME 438-01 Introduction to Quality Engineering Amy Lerner MW 11:50AM - 1:05PM
Concepts, tools and techniques for quality engineering in product design and statistical process control, including design of experiments, RCA, FMEA and measurement systems. Class meets during the first half of the spring semester. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of statistical methods. Location (MW 11:50AM - 1:05PM)
BME 438-02 Introduction to Quality Engineering Amy Lerner T 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Concepts, tools and techniques for quality engineering in product design and statistical process control, including design of experiments, RCA, FMEA and measurement systems. Class meets during the first half of the spring semester. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of statistical methods. Location (T 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
BME 442-01 Microbiomechanics Jim McGrath MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course teaches the fundamental and applied science of biomedical microfluidic devices with an emphasis on applications important for cell culture, separations, and sensors. The first half focuses on the basic principles of diffusion and fluids while the second half teaches COMSOL modeling, animation of device operation, and microfabrication of devices. In the final two weeks of the course, each student builds a unique microfluidic system under the mentorship of faculty, staff or advanced graduate students. Enrollment is limited. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Location (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
BME 451-01 Biomedical Ultrasound Diane Dalecki TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
The course presents the physical basis for the use of high-frequency sound in medicine. Topics include acoustic properties of tissue, sound propagation (both linear and nonlinear) in tissues, interaction of ultrasound with gas bodies (acoustic cavitation and contrast agents), thermal and non-thermal biological effects of ultrasound, ultrasonography, dosimetry, hyperthermia and lithotripsy. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
BME 459-01 Applied Human Anatomy Martha Gdowski; Alex Kuehl MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ levels. The goal is to provide a foundation in human anatomy appropriate for students interested in the bioscience and health care professions (e.g. nursing, physical therapy, medicine, bioengineering). Learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of lecture and hands-on (laboratory) approaches, reinforced by clinical examples and analysis of how biomedical devices interface with anatomical structures. In addition, students will participate in small group discussions of clinical case studies, make group presentations of topic appropriate biomedical devices, and prepare a term paper on the subject of their choice selected from a list of topics generated by the instructor. Prerequisite: Any introductory biology course. Location (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
BME 459-02 Applied Human Anatomy Martha Gdowski; Alex Kuehl F 9:30AM - 10:45AM
This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ levels. The goal is to provide a foundation in human anatomy appropriate for students interested in the bioscience and health care professions (e.g. nursing, physical therapy, medicine, bioengineering). Learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of lecture and hands-on (laboratory) approaches, reinforced by clinical examples and analysis of how biomedical devices interface with anatomical structures. In addition, students will participate in small group discussions of clinical case studies, make group presentations of topic appropriate biomedical devices, and prepare a term paper on the subject of their choice selected from a list of topics generated by the instructor. Prerequisite: Any introductory biology course. Location (F 9:30AM - 10:45AM)
BME 459-03 Applied Human Anatomy Martha Gdowski T 3:45PM - 5:15PM
This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ levels. The goal is to provide a foundation in human anatomy appropriate for students interested in the bioscience and health care professions (e.g. nursing, physical therapy, medicine, bioengineering). Learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of lecture and hands-on (laboratory) approaches, reinforced by clinical examples and analysis of how biomedical devices interface with anatomical structures. In addition, students will participate in small group discussions of clinical case studies, make group presentations of topic appropriate biomedical devices, and prepare a term paper on the subject of their choice selected from a list of topics generated by the instructor. Prerequisite: Any introductory biology course. Location (T 3:45PM - 5:15PM)
BME 462-01 Cell & Tissue Engineering Ruth Herrera Perez TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern cell and tissue engineering. It focuses on the fundamental interactions between cells and their environment, with a strong emphasis on contemporary advancements in cell and tissue engineering. The course covers three main areas in multiple modules: 1. Fundamental Biology: Elements of embryonic morphogenesis, wound healing, cell culture, and stem cells. 2. Cellular Engineering: Assessing and engineering cell responses (cell signaling), and understanding the mechanics and biology of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and 3. Advanced Technologies: Innovative strategies in biomaterials, genome editing, drug delivery, and bioreactors for functional tissue engineering and manufacturing. Throughout the course, we will focus on analytical skills, and students are expected to have a background in biology, chemistry, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and physiology. The course includes a term project with both written and oral components. Students will choose a specific application in cell and tissue engineering and analyze its underlying technology, clinical need, and ethical implications. Prerequisites: BME260, ME123 (CHE225), CHE244 and one of the following Cell Biology courses: BME211, BME411, BIOL202, BIOL210 or Permission of Instructor. When registering for the lecture, YOU MUST ALSO REGISTER FOR THE RECITATION. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
BME 462-03 Cell & Tissue Engineering Ruth Herrera Perez M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern cell and tissue engineering. It focuses on the fundamental interactions between cells and their environment, with a strong emphasis on contemporary advancements in cell and tissue engineering. The course covers three main areas in multiple modules: 1. Fundamental Biology: Elements of embryonic morphogenesis, wound healing, cell culture, and stem cells. 2. Cellular Engineering: Assessing and engineering cell responses (cell signaling), and understanding the mechanics and biology of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and 3. Advanced Technologies: Innovative strategies in biomaterials, genome editing, drug delivery, and bioreactors for functional tissue engineering and manufacturing. Throughout the course, we will focus on analytical skills, and students are expected to have a background in biology, chemistry, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and physiology. The course includes a term project with both written and oral components. Students will choose a specific application in cell and tissue engineering and analyze its underlying technology, clinical need, and ethical implications. Prerequisites: BME260, ME123 (CHE225), CHE244 and one of the following Cell Biology courses: BME211, BME411, BIOL202, BIOL210 or Permission of Instructor. When registering for the lecture, YOU MUST ALSO REGISTER FOR THE RECITATION. Location (M 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
BME 474-01 Biomedical Sensors, Circuits & Instruments Scott Seidman TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Course will cover circuits and sensors used to measure physiological systems at an advanced level. Both signal conditioning and sensor characteristics will be addressed. Topics will include measurement of strain, pressure, flow, temperature, biopotentials, data acquisition, and electrical safety. The laboratory will focus on the practical implementation of electronic devices for biomedical measurements. Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
BME 474-02 Biomedical Sensors, Circuits & Instruments Scott Seidman F 8:00AM - 11:00AM
Course will cover circuits and sensors used to measure physiological systems at an advanced level. Both signal conditioning and sensor characteristics will be addressed. Topics will include measurement of strain, pressure, flow, temperature, biopotentials, data acquisition, and electrical safety. The laboratory will focus on the practical implementation of electronic devices for biomedical measurements. Location (F 8:00AM - 11:00AM)
BME 494-01 Master’s Research Internship Amy Lerner 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 494-02 Master’s Research Internship – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 494-03 Master’s Research Internship Mark Buckley 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-01 Master’s Research Greg Gdowski MW 1:20PM - 2:50PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location (MW 1:20PM - 2:50PM)
BME 495-02 Master’s Research Amy Lerner 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-03 Master’s Research Hani Awad 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-04 Master’s Research Scott Seidman 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-05 Master’s Research Stephen McAleavey 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-06 Master’s Research Lisa DeLouise 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-07 Master’s Research Jim McGrath 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-08 Master’s Research Mark Buckley 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-09 Master’s Research Anne Luebke 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-10 Master’s Research Allison Lopatkin 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-11 Master’s Research Ben Miller 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-12 Master’s Research Ross Maddox 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-13 Master’s Research Manuel Gomez-Ramirez 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-14 Master’s Research Maiken Nedergaard 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-15 Master’s Research Edmund Lalor 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-16 Master’s Research Laurel Carney 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-17 Master’s Research Chia-Lung Wu 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-18 Master’s Research Danielle Benoit 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-19 Master’s Research Whasil Lee 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-20 Master’s Research Xinping Zhang 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-21 Master’s Research Allison Yeh 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-22 Master’s Research Ajay Anand 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-23 Master’s Research Kenneth Henry 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-24 Master’s Research Thomas Diekwisch 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-25 Master’s Research – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-26 Master’s Research – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-27 Master’s Research – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-28 Master’s Research Ian Fiebelkorn 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-29 Master’s Research Cherice Hill 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-61 Master’s Research Timothy Baran 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 495-62 Master’s Research David Mathews 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 496-01 Current Research Seminars Stephen McAleavey TR 8:15AM - 9:30AM
Current Research Seminars is a series of talks given by visiting speakers from around the world to present their research findings. Students are required to register for BME 496 Current Research Seminars every semester they are in the program with the exception of the final semester in which they defend their MS or PhD thesis. However, students will need to continue attending the seminar in their dissertation semester until the MS or PhD thesis defense is scheduled. Students are allowed to miss 2 presentations each semester and still receive a passing grade. Students who miss seminar due to attending a scientific conference will be excused. Students who miss more than 2 seminars without prior approval will need to write a 2-3 page summary describing the work of each speaker whose seminar was missed. These summaries must be sent to the Program Director and Graduate Coordinator within one week of the missed class. Location (TR 8:15AM - 9:30AM)
BME 589-01 Writing Proposals in BME Mike Bulger; Anne Luebke T 4:30PM - 5:30PM
This course covers the essential aspects of organization and content for writing formal scientific proposals. Open to second-year Ph.D. candidates. Location (T 4:30PM - 5:30PM)
BME 593-01 Laboratory Rotations in BME Diane Dalecki 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides BME doctoral students with an introduction to research areas and faculty laboratories in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. At the start of the academic year, students attend seminars to meet BME faculty and learn of the diversity of research opportunities within the department. Throughout the first year, students complete three laboratory rotations in different BME faculty labs. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-01 PhD Research Hani Awad 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-02 PhD Research Marvin Doyley 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-03 PhD Research Jim McGrath 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-04 PhD Research Mark Buckley 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-05 PhD Research Edward Brown 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-06 PhD Research Nebojsa Duric 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-07 PhD Research Allison Yeh 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-08 PhD Research Ruth Herrera Perez 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-09 PhD Research Jeevisha Bajaj 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-10 PhD Research David Dean 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-11 PhD Research Md Nasir Uddin 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-12 PhD Research Andrew Berger 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-13 PhD Research Ben Miller 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-14 PhD Research Allison Yeh 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-15 PhD Research Ross Maddox 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-26 PhD Research Marc Schieber 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-36 PhD Research Jianhui Zhong 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-42 PhD Research Juliette McGregor 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-45 PhD Research Chia-Lung Wu 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-47 PhD Research Regine Choe 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-48 PhD Research Alayna Loiselle 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-49 PhD Research Roman Eliseev 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-51 PhD Research Angela Glading 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-52 PhD Research Jesse Schallek 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-54 PhD Research Benjamin Frisch 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-55 PhD Research Edmund Lalor 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-56 PhD Research Ross Maddox 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-58 PhD Research Michael Giacomelli 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-60 PhD Research Lisa DeLouise 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-62 PhD Research Timothy Baran 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-63 PhD Research Kenneth Henry 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-64 PhD Research Edward Schwarz 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-65 PhD Research Diane Dalecki 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-66 PhD Research Kenneth Henry 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-67 PhD Research Ram Haddas 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-68 PhD Research Stephen McAleavey 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-69 PhD Research Mujdat Cetin 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-70 PhD Research Nebojsa Duric 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-71 PhD Research Mohammad Mehrmohammadi 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-72 PhD Research Samuel Norman-Haignere 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-73 PhD Research Cherice Hill 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 595-74 PhD Research Benjamin Castaneda Aphan 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 895-01 Master’s Thesis/Dissertation (P) Edmund Lalor 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students the opportunity to work part-time on their thesis/dissertation. Students will make progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 897-01 Masters Dissertation Edmund Lalor 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students who are currently completing their final required coursework, or with special circumstances like an approved reduced courseload, with the opportunity to work full-time on their degrees. Students will make significant progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 899-01 Master's Thesis/Dissertation (F) Edmund Lalor 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students the opportunity to work full-time on their thesis/dissertation. Students will make significant progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 986V-01 Full Time Visiting Student – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course affords graduate students visiting the University of Rochester full-time student status. Visiting students will engage in research, discussion, and/or professional training in partnership with an academic department or faculty member. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 995-01 Doctoral Dissertation (P) – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides doctoral students the opportunity to work on their dissertation. Students will make significant progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
BME 999-01 Doctoral Dissertation (F) Mark Buckley 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides doctoral students the opportunity to work full-time on their dissertation in absentia. Students will make significant progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
BME 432-01 FDA & IP Commercialization Joan Adamo
This interactive course focuses on Intellectual Property (IP) and FDA regulatory pathways for medical innovations. Emphasis will be placed on how knowledge of IP protection and evaluation, and regulatory barriers can optimize design, testing and commercialization strategies. Building on BME431 material, students will learn about the processes and barriers to bringing medical products through clinical trials. Instruction will include lectures, case studies, guest speakers and integrated assignments that will ask students to explore examples of IP and regulatory challenges, successes and failures. Lectures on regulatory and IP topics will alternate so students can appreciate the difficulty presented by balancing these two challenges in the innovation process. Some assignments may be tailored to individual student's research, design or work concentration areas. A project conducted in partnership with the FDA will provide students an opportunity to submit a mock pre-submission to the FDA for review and feedback.
BME 462-03 Cell & Tissue Engineering Ruth Herrera Perez
This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern cell and tissue engineering. It focuses on the fundamental interactions between cells and their environment, with a strong emphasis on contemporary advancements in cell and tissue engineering. The course covers three main areas in multiple modules: 1. Fundamental Biology: Elements of embryonic morphogenesis, wound healing, cell culture, and stem cells. 2. Cellular Engineering: Assessing and engineering cell responses (cell signaling), and understanding the mechanics and biology of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and 3. Advanced Technologies: Innovative strategies in biomaterials, genome editing, drug delivery, and bioreactors for functional tissue engineering and manufacturing. Throughout the course, we will focus on analytical skills, and students are expected to have a background in biology, chemistry, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and physiology. The course includes a term project with both written and oral components. Students will choose a specific application in cell and tissue engineering and analyze its underlying technology, clinical need, and ethical implications.
Monday and Wednesday
BME 403-01 Human Movement Analysis Cherice Hill
This course introduces fundamental principles and methodological approaches for quantifying 3D human movement mechanics. Course content will include inverse dynamics computation of joint forces, moments, and mass centers; study design for human subject biomechanics studies; biomechanical data collection using both traditional and wearable technologies (such as 3D motion capture, force plates, and pressure insoles); and quantitative analysis and interpretation of human movement mechanics data.
BME 438-01 Introduction to Quality Engineering Amy Lerner
Concepts, tools and techniques for quality engineering in product design and statistical process control, including design of experiments, RCA, FMEA and measurement systems.
BME 495-01 Master’s Research Greg Gdowski
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees.
BME 442-01 Microbiomechanics Jim McGrath
This course teaches the fundamental and applied science of biomedical microfluidic devices with an emphasis on applications important for cell culture, separations, and sensors. The first half focuses on the basic principles of diffusion and fluids while the second half teaches COMSOL modeling, animation of device operation, and microfabrication of devices. In the final two weeks of the course, each student builds a unique microfluidic system under the mentorship of faculty, staff or advanced graduate students. Enrollment is limited.
BME 459-01 Applied Human Anatomy Martha Gdowski; Alex Kuehl
This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ levels. The goal is to provide a foundation in human anatomy appropriate for students interested in the bioscience and health care professions (e.g. nursing, physical therapy, medicine, bioengineering). Learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of lecture and hands-on (laboratory) approaches, reinforced by clinical examples and analysis of how biomedical devices interface with anatomical structures. In addition, students will participate in small group discussions of clinical case studies, make group presentations of topic appropriate biomedical devices, and prepare a term paper on the subject of their choice selected from a list of topics generated by the instructor.
BME 404-01 Computational Methods Jong-Hoon Nam
The course deals with computational methods to analytically intractable mathematical problems in biological research. For the first half of the course, general numerical analysis topics are reviewed such as linear algebra, ODE and PDE. Through homework assignments, students write their own computer code. Sufficient sample solutions are given to practice various numerical methods within limited time. The rest of the course is comprised of case studies and projects. Examples of computational analyses are drawn from life science problems such as biodynamics of human loco motion, ion channel kinetics, ionic diffusion, and finite element analysis of cells/tissues. For final project, students bring their own research problems, express them in mathematical equations, solve them using custom written computer programs and interpret the solutions.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Tuesday
BME 438-02 Introduction to Quality Engineering Amy Lerner
Concepts, tools and techniques for quality engineering in product design and statistical process control, including design of experiments, RCA, FMEA and measurement systems.
BME 459-03 Applied Human Anatomy Martha Gdowski
This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ levels. The goal is to provide a foundation in human anatomy appropriate for students interested in the bioscience and health care professions (e.g. nursing, physical therapy, medicine, bioengineering). Learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of lecture and hands-on (laboratory) approaches, reinforced by clinical examples and analysis of how biomedical devices interface with anatomical structures. In addition, students will participate in small group discussions of clinical case studies, make group presentations of topic appropriate biomedical devices, and prepare a term paper on the subject of their choice selected from a list of topics generated by the instructor.
BME 589-01 Writing Proposals in BME Mike Bulger; Anne Luebke
This course covers the essential aspects of organization and content for writing formal scientific proposals. Open to second-year Ph.D. candidates.
Tuesday and Thursday
BME 496-01 Current Research Seminars Stephen McAleavey
Current Research Seminars is a series of talks given by visiting speakers from around the world to present their research findings. Students are required to register for BME 496 Current Research Seminars every semester they are in the program with the exception of the final semester in which they defend their MS or PhD thesis. However, students will need to continue attending the seminar in their dissertation semester until the MS or PhD thesis defense is scheduled. Students are allowed to miss 2 presentations each semester and still receive a passing grade. Students who miss seminar due to attending a scientific conference will be excused. Students who miss more than 2 seminars without prior approval will need to write a 2-3 page summary describing the work of each speaker whose seminar was missed. These summaries must be sent to the Program Director and Graduate Coordinator within one week of the missed class.
BME 412-01 Viscoelasticity in Biological Tissues Mark Buckley
Viscoelastic materials have the capacity to both store and dissipate energy. As a result, properly describing their mechanical behavior lies outside the scope of both solid mechanics and fluid mechanics. This course will develop constitutive relations and strategies for solving boundary value problems in linear viscoelastic materials. In addition, the closely-related biphasic theory for fluid-filled porous solids will be introduced. An emphasis will be placed on applications to cartilage, tendon, ligament, muscle, blood vessels, and other biological tissues. Advanced topics including non-linear viscoelasticity, composite viscoelasticity and physical mechanisms of viscoelasticity will be surveyed.
BME 474-01 Biomedical Sensors, Circuits & Instruments Scott Seidman
Course will cover circuits and sensors used to measure physiological systems at an advanced level. Both signal conditioning and sensor characteristics will be addressed. Topics will include measurement of strain, pressure, flow, temperature, biopotentials, data acquisition, and electrical safety. The laboratory will focus on the practical implementation of electronic devices for biomedical measurements.
BME 451-01 Biomedical Ultrasound Diane Dalecki
The course presents the physical basis for the use of high-frequency sound in medicine. Topics include acoustic properties of tissue, sound propagation (both linear and nonlinear) in tissues, interaction of ultrasound with gas bodies (acoustic cavitation and contrast agents), thermal and non-thermal biological effects of ultrasound, ultrasonography, dosimetry, hyperthermia and lithotripsy.
BME 462-01 Cell & Tissue Engineering Ruth Herrera Perez
This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern cell and tissue engineering. It focuses on the fundamental interactions between cells and their environment, with a strong emphasis on contemporary advancements in cell and tissue engineering. The course covers three main areas in multiple modules: 1. Fundamental Biology: Elements of embryonic morphogenesis, wound healing, cell culture, and stem cells. 2. Cellular Engineering: Assessing and engineering cell responses (cell signaling), and understanding the mechanics and biology of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and 3. Advanced Technologies: Innovative strategies in biomaterials, genome editing, drug delivery, and bioreactors for functional tissue engineering and manufacturing. Throughout the course, we will focus on analytical skills, and students are expected to have a background in biology, chemistry, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and physiology. The course includes a term project with both written and oral components. Students will choose a specific application in cell and tissue engineering and analyze its underlying technology, clinical need, and ethical implications.
Wednesday
Thursday
BME 403-02 Human Movement Analysis Cherice Hill
This course introduces fundamental principles and methodological approaches for quantifying 3D human movement mechanics. Course content will include inverse dynamics computation of joint forces, moments, and mass centers; study design for human subject biomechanics studies; biomechanical data collection using both traditional and wearable technologies (such as 3D motion capture, force plates, and pressure insoles); and quantitative analysis and interpretation of human movement mechanics data.
Friday
BME 474-02 Biomedical Sensors, Circuits & Instruments Scott Seidman
Course will cover circuits and sensors used to measure physiological systems at an advanced level. Both signal conditioning and sensor characteristics will be addressed. Topics will include measurement of strain, pressure, flow, temperature, biopotentials, data acquisition, and electrical safety. The laboratory will focus on the practical implementation of electronic devices for biomedical measurements.
BME 459-02 Applied Human Anatomy Martha Gdowski; Alex Kuehl
This course analyzes the structural composition of the human body from cellular to organ levels. The goal is to provide a foundation in human anatomy appropriate for students interested in the bioscience and health care professions (e.g. nursing, physical therapy, medicine, bioengineering). Learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of lecture and hands-on (laboratory) approaches, reinforced by clinical examples and analysis of how biomedical devices interface with anatomical structures. In addition, students will participate in small group discussions of clinical case studies, make group presentations of topic appropriate biomedical devices, and prepare a term paper on the subject of their choice selected from a list of topics generated by the instructor.