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For 50 years, UW Bioengineering has engineered better health for a boundless future. On May 21-22, we will celebrate our distinguished history and collectively look towards our future.

UW Bioengineering advances solutions to neural engineering challenges with new research area

UW bioengineers are making strides to improve quality of life for people with stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions with novel treatments and tools.

Ruikang Wang named WRF / David and Nancy Auth Innovator of Bioengineering

By fostering the development of technologies, treatments and tools for clinical use, the award advances health care worldwide.

New study abroad program in Nepal to explore technology solutions for global health

The Exploration Seminar, “Bioengineering Nepal: Technology Development for Global Health,” will introduce students to needs, solutions and challenges that impact health care delivery.

Paul Yager elected 2017 National Academy of Inventors Fellow

Professor Paul Yager is recognized for his prolific spirit of invention, and his work on affordable, point-of-care diagnostic devices that increase access to health care in developed and developing countries.

Thomas Horbett receives 2018 Society for Biomaterials Founder's Award

As a founding member of BioE’s biomaterials research group, Professor Emeritus Thomas Horbett’s work advanced the fields of protein adsorption and surface science.

Ph.D. grad David Younger aims to improve drug safety with synthetic sex in yeast

A team of UW synthetic biologists led by recent Ph.D. graduate David Younger has reprogrammed yeast’s mating habits to create a sophisticated drug testing platform.

50 years of engineering better health for a boundless future

2017-18 marks the 50^th anniversary of the founding of the Center for Bioengineering at UW, and 20 years since BioE was established as an academic department. Learn how BioE is celebrating its history of inventing the past, present and future of medicine.

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