First Annual “Stalling Summit” hopes to advance Alzheimer's and stroke research
Developing collaboration between Cornell- and Boston University-based scientists help advance Alzheimer's and stroke research. 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!
Students connect with industry in annual career trek
In-person site visits to Boston-area companies are an opportunity to see engineering in the field, meet alumni and network. Read more
Antibody fragment-nanoparticle therapeutic eradicates cancer
A novel cancer therapeutic, combining antibody fragments with molecularly engineered nanoparticles, permanently eradicated gastric cancer in treated mice, a multi-institutional team of researchers found. Read more
Cornell Giving Day is March 16!
Cornell Giving Day is Thursday, March 16. Make a big difference by supporting the Meinig School with immediate and flexible funding that directly affects our students, our innovative research, and ultimately, our effort to engineer biomedical solutions for human health challenges. Read more
Global Microbiome Study Gives New View of Shared Health Risks
Associate professor Ilana Brito quoted in this feature covering one of the most comprehensive surveys of how we share our microbiomes and how it changes how we think about the risks of developing some diseases. Read more
Microcalcification ‘fingerprints’ can yield info about cancer
An interdisciplinary collaboration used a materials science approach to “fingerprint” calcium mineral deposits that reveal pathological clues to the progression of breast cancer and potentially other diseases. Read more
National Society of Black Engineers thrives at Cornell
The Cornell chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers is celebrating Black History Month with a variety of events expected to be well attended thanks to the student organization’s recent efforts to boost membership and revitalize its programming. Read more
‘Magic’ solvent creates stronger thin films
A new all-dry polymerization technique uses reactive vapors to create thin films with enhanced properties that could lead to improved polymer coatings for microelectronics, advanced batteries and therapeutics. Read more
Yansong (Harry) Peng awarded 2022-2023 International Foundation for Ethical Research (IFER) Graduate Fellowship
Lee Lab PhD student Yansong (Harry) Peng has received a 2022-2023 International Foundation for Ethical Research (IFER) Graduate Fellowship for his project, “A tissue-engineered pancreatic cancer model for dissecting the roles of lymphatic vessels in tumor immunity.” Read more
Sprout Awards grow ‘exciting’ pilot projects in engineering
From new approaches for tendon injury treatment to biomass-based construction materials, Cornell Engineering’s inaugural Sprout Awards are funding unique research projects with the potential to grow partnerships across Cornell. Read more