Addressing clinical needs in kidney and women’s reproductive health ( 2024 )
Welcome new assistant professor Kayla Wolf. Read more
Spotlights
Giving forward, giving back: a degree with impact on cancer patients and future researchers
Ph.D. student Shola Onissema-Karimu is studying how drugs and stem cells affect bone during cancer treatment and hopes to mentor future scientists to make informed decisions about their career choices. Read more
Exploring whether goldfish hold the key to spinal cord injury treatment
Spotlight on Cátia Dombaxe, MSc., a Meinig School doctoral candidate from Luanda, Angola, studies molecular mechanisms associated with spinal cord regeneration, is an entrepreneur, diversity champion, and was recently onboarded as a NatGeo Explorer. Read more
From Tanzania to Cornell: A biomedical engineer's journey to bridge gaps in global health
Ph.D. student Omary Mzava is developing cell-free nucleic acids assays to diagnose and monitor infectious and immune-related diseases. Read more
Revolutionizing Research: A drive for real-world impact results in cutting-edge technology
From a research focus to an entrepreneurial mindset, Ph.D. student Jon Albo is developing new technology to revolutionize how experiments are done, enabling better treatment of illness in humans and animals Read more
Investigating degenerative tendon disease and repair
Ph.D. student Lainie Eisner was drawn to Cornell specifically for its relationship with Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Read more
Applying engineering principles to maintain and restore musculoskeletal function
Ph.D. student Ana Witkowski says shadowing a clinician during fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC has helped solidify the reasoning behind her osteoarthritis research. Read more
Using tissue engineering approaches to better understand cardiovascular disease
Alex Cruz is a doctoral student in biomedical engineering from New Jersey. He studies tissue engineering approaches to calcific aortic valve disease under the guidance of Jonathan Butcher at Cornell. Read more
Advancing engineering education ( 2023 )
Welcome new assistant professor Alexandra Werth. Read more
Engineering a better heart valve
Ph.D. student Aminat Modupe Ibrahim is applying a biohybrid approach to develop an affordable, next-generation heart valve for people in developing countries. Read more