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!
Genetics affects functions of gut microbiome
New research from Cornell scientists is exploring how human genetics impacts functions of the gut microbiome, and is expanding awareness of the role human genetics plays in shaping the microbiome. Read more
Karl Lewis featured on NPR's Academic Minute
Assistant professor Karl Lewis talks understanding the interplay of mechanical cues and biological changes in musculoskeletal tissues. Read more
Five inducted into Bouchet Graduate Honor Society
Four doctoral candidates and one doctoral alumnus were inducted into the Cornell chapter of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, which recognizes scholarly achievement and promotes diversity in doctoral education. Read more
Experiential learning seminar puts students in conversation with cancer survivors
Student cancer researchers and cancer survivors discuss various treatments, some involving biomedical devices. Read more
Hernandez wins BRITE Fellow award for engineered living materials
The award was announced March 31 and comes with $1 million in research funding from the National Science Foundation’s Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation. Read more
Active Learning Initiative awards 5 new grants
The Active Learning Initiative has announced its Phase IV grants. The winning proposals, from Classics, Government, History, the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, included collaborations that extend across Cornell. Read more
Weill Scientists Make Strides in Understanding Gut Microbiota
Meinig School professor Ilana Brito works with colleagues at Weill Cornell Medicine to make strides in understanding the microbiome within the digestive tract, through the combination of engineering and biology. Read more
Eurofins Viracor and Cornell University Sign Exclusive Licensing Agreement to Expand Access to Ground-Breaking Technologies for Assessing Organ and Tissue Damage in Transplant and COVID-19 Patients
The Cornell team, led by Meinig School professor Iwijn De Vlaminck, has developed an alternative to biopsy – a novel, noninvasive blood test to measure organ injury from COVID-19. The test uses circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) to gauge the damage that COVID-19 inflicts on cells, tissues and organs. Read more
2022 Kessler Fellows reflect diversity of disciplines
The Kessler Fellows program welcomes fifteen new student entrepreneurs from across Cornell's colleges for entrepreneurship training and startup internship experience. Read more