50 years of engineering better health for a boundless future

2017-18 marked the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Center for Bioengineering at UW, and 20 years since BioE was established as an academic department. Read about UW BioE’s achievements, leadership through the decades and notable dates in the anniversary article.

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UW Bioengineering history

Learn how we have advanced bioengineering research, education, leadership and service, from our beginning as the UW Center of Bioengineering in 1967 to today.

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Stories of Impact

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BioE Impact report

October 5th, 2023|Comments Off on BioE Impact report

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  • Department Successes

Impact Built Together

June 13th, 2023|Comments Off on Impact Built Together

An update on bioengineering’s successes this academic year As the Department of Bioengineering is [...]

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Research from the heart

March 16th, 2023|Comments Off on Research from the heart

Patrick Boyle, center, with bioengineering Ph.D. candidate Alexander Ochs, left, and junior Jamie [...]

  • Prof. Joan Sanders

Prof. Joan Sanders featured in UW Today

October 21st, 2022|Comments Off on Prof. Joan Sanders featured in UW Today

Written by: Kiyomi Taguchi and James Urton UW News - October 13, 2022 See [...]

  • Barry Lutz Mike Averkiou

Hope and Healing

July 13th, 2021|Comments Off on Hope and Healing

Reprinted here.  Original story One researcher combats cancer with the help of UW [...]

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Bridging the STEM diversity gap through mentorship and outreach

March 13th, 2024|Comments Off on Bridging the STEM diversity gap through mentorship and outreach

Bridging the STEM diversity gap through mentorship and outreach. A lack of diversity in the workforce can impact innovation, productivity and entrepreneurship.

  • Valerie Daggett

Valerie Daggett receives the University Faculty Lecture Award

March 5th, 2024|Comments Off on Valerie Daggett receives the University Faculty Lecture Award

Valerie Daggett, UW professor of bioengineering, received the 2023 University Faculty Lecture Award. Valerie Daggett will deliver a campus-wide lecture in 2024.

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2024 Bioengineering Capstone Symposium

March 6th, 2024|Comments Off on 2024 Bioengineering Capstone Symposium

ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS FOR LIFE AND HEALTH Bioengineering Design Showcase

  • Womens History Award Nominees

UW Bioengineering Celebrates Women’s History Month

March 5th, 2024|Comments Off on UW Bioengineering Celebrates Women’s History Month

The BioE community nominated female faculty and staff who stand out as leaders, advocates and mentors.