New biodegradable graft could help cardiovascular patients
The first-of-its-kind material not only expands and contracts like blood vessels but is also biodegradable; new vascular cells to grow around the graft as the body absorbs it. Read more
News: BME
Here you will find recent and archived news about the Meinig School and our affiliates and partners. For more stories, don't forget to browse our spotlights and annual BME newsletters as well!
Ready to inspire: Fellowship program turns students into educators
The Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need program, or GAANN, funds and trains graduate students to teach engineering concepts as a lead instructor in the classroom. Read more
Faculty from range of fields earn Engineering's top research honor
Pioneering advances in quantum computing, sustainable biotechnology, advanced manufacturing and biomedical innovation have earned six faculty members Research Excellence Awards, the highest research honor given annually by Cornell Engineering. Read more
Brito named 2024 Pew Innovation Fund Investigator
Professor Ilana Brito will work with Gabriel Victoria, Ph.D. of The Rockefeller University to unravel interactions between immune cells and the gut. Read more
Mouse study captures aging process at the cellular level
Cornell Engineering researchers have created the most comprehensive portrait to date of how muscle cells lose the ability to regenerate in aging mice. Read more
Microbe atlas could reveal how to mine critical metals sustainably
A Cornell-led team will use a $2 million National Science Foundation grant to develop a “microbe-mineral atlas,” a catalog of microorganisms and how they interact with minerals, key for mining critical metals used for generating sustainable energy. Read more
EPICC Awards honor engineering faculty, staff for core values
Cornell Engineering hosted its third annual EPICC Awards ceremony on Oct. 15, celebrating staff and faculty whose work reflects the college’s core values: excellence, purpose, innovation, community, and collaboration. Read more
Origin of deadly ovarian cancer identified
Researchers have identified the origin of ovarian cancer that develops in the fallopian tube, which opens doors to discovering new methods for diagnosing the disease and potential therapies. Read more
Cornell Engineering celebrates Teaching and Advising Award winners
Cornell Engineering celebrated excellence in education at its 2024 Fall Faculty Reception, honoring outstanding faculty members and recognizing their contributions by presenting the college’s annual awards for teaching and advising. Read more
Celebrating 20 years of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell
Meinig School faculty, students, staff and alumni celebrated with a two-day event of talks and panel discussions on campus in September. Read more