UW Bioengineering Alumnus Kamal Shah leads smartwatch study to detect cardiac arrest
Kamal Shah, Ph.D., a graduate of UW Bioengineering, is the lead author of a major new study that explores how smartwatches could help detect cardiac arrest.
Imaging pioneer Ruikang Wang to deliver Inaugural Fujimoto Lecture
UW Bioengineering professor Ruikang Wang has been selected to deliver the Inaugural James G. Fujimoto Award Lectureship.
Daggett and Bryers labs develop smart gauze to combat antibiotic-resistant wound infections
The Bryers and Daggett labs used computational design to create synthetic peptides that reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance.
Engineering solutions for heart health
At the UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM), researchers are unraveling the mysteries of the human heart through innovative engineering
Brain-machine interface pioneer Amy Orsborn named 2025 Sloan Research Fellow
Amy Orsborn, UW assistant professor in Bioengineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering, has been awarded a 2025 Sloan Research Fellowship
Rachel Iritani wins 2025 CNT Best Student Paper Award
UW Bioengineering graduate student Rachel Iritani has been awarded the 2025 Center for Neurotechnology Best Student Paper Award for Neurotechnology Advancement.
Ruikang Wang is recognized for transforming eye care with 3D blood flow imaging
Ruikang (Ricky) Wang, professor of Bioengineering has been awarded the 2025 SPIE Britton Chance Award in Biomedical Optics.
From Ghana to Seattle: Samson Darrah’s vision for global eye health and empowerment
From Ghana to Seattle: Samson Darrah’s vision for global eye health and empowerment
Honoring the impact of generosity at the Scholar Donor Celebration Luncheon
The College of Engineering recently hosted its annual Scholar Donor Celebration Luncheon to honor the achievements of students and to thank the generous donors
Promising research to study how a natural supplement can restore the function of an aging heart
Two UW professors are collaborating to study mitochondrial damage in the heart and treatment with the natural supplement urolithin A (UA).
A new platform for more effective cancer drug testing using aptamer sensors
UW BioE researchers led by Tran Nguyen, post-doctoral fellow with the Albert Folch lab, has developed a new platform that uses microdissected tumor biopsies.
Paul Yager receives funding to develop low-cost at-home testing to monitor chronic diseases
Paul Yager has been awarded a Washington Research Foundation Phase 1 commercialization grant to support his groundbreaking work in paper-based microfluidics.
A successful partnership leads to early Alzheimer’s detection and treatment
Valerie Daggett, David and Nancy Auth Endowed Professor in Bioengineering, has been interested in [...]
Patrick Boyle joins collaborative effort to tackle arrhythmias in single ventricle heart disease
Patrick Boyle joins collaborative effort to tackle arrhythmias in single ventricle heart disease
Kelly Stevens co-leads new NIH-funded center to reduce disparities in biomaterials research
The National Institutes of Health is supporting a new center to advance biomaterials research and connect researchers with a grant of $10.5 million.
UW researchers discover a link between bacterial infections and Alzheimer’s disease
UW Bioengineering's Valerie Daggett and other UW researchers discover a link between bacterial infections and Alzheimer's disease (AD)
Patrick Boyle and Princess Imoukhuede receive 2024 ITHS Awards
UW Bioengineering Assistant Professor Patrick Boyle and Bioengineering Professor and Chair Princess Imoukhuede have [...]
Unveiling solutions: The vital role of UW Center for Translational Muscle Research in addressing skeletal muscle dysfunction
A National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases grant funds the CTMR research to 2029.
Machine learning revolutionizes protein engineering for neuroscience
Researchers have discovered that machine learning can be utilized to solve complex protein engineering problems
June 2024 eNews
Ayokunle Olanrewaju receives prestigious Beckman Young Investigator Award This highly selective award recognizes only [...]
March 2024 eNews
Nancy Allbritton elected to the National Academy of Engineering Allbritton’s election acknowledges her groundbreaking [...]
Unveiling therapeutic potential: Exploring the link between Alzheimer’s and Type 2 diabetes
UW Bioengineering Professor Valerie Daggett discussed groundbreaking research on protein aggregation in Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.
Advancing knowledge of vascular calcification for better human health
About the NHLBI Outstanding Investigator Award The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) [...]
The surprising discovery of memory flexibility in disease-fighting T cells
The immune system can remember an encounter with a pathogen, and quickly eliminate the [...]
Three MAB students create a pacemaker prototype that can recharge its battery
Researchers at the UW have unveiled a prototype that harnesses the energy generated by [...]
December 2023 eNews
Orsborn lab awarded NIH grant to improve brain-computer interfaces for movement disorders Amy [...]
New faculty member Elizabeth Wayne works to modulate immune cells to fight disease
Elizabeth (Liz) Wayne, UW bioengineering’s newest faculty member, is joining the department as assistant [...]
Unraveling the mysteries of malaria: A breakthrough study in 3D brain microvessel models
Malaria, a mosquito-borne disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, is a global health concern, with [...]
Promising research for enhancing brain health through neural stimulation
Karam Khateeb, a PhD student in Associate Professor Azadeh Yazdan-Shahmorad’s lab, has [...]
Orsborn lab awarded NIH grant to improve brain-computer interfaces for movement disorders
Amy Orsborn, Clare Boothe Luce assistant professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Bioengineering [...]
Researchers are developing an implantable device that could prevent pregnancy and HIV for two years
A) Scanning electron microscopy of implant nanoscale channels controlling drug release, B) Design [...]
Addressing drug-resistant pathogens by targeting their protective biofilms
Each year, approximately 35 million adults receive inpatient care in US hospitals. More than [...]
UW Bioengineering eNews | June 2023
In this issue: Research & Awards | Faculty and Staff Highlights | Student [...]
Research from the heart
Patrick Boyle, center, with bioengineering Ph.D. candidate Alexander Ochs, left, and junior Jamie [...]
Averkiou Lab awarded $3 million to treat liver cancer through ultrasound and microbubbles
The project will develop an approach that uses ultrasound and microbubbles to treat hepatocellular [...]
UW News features Valerie Daggett’s groundbreaking Alzheimer’s diagnostic test
A team led by researchers at the University of Washington has developed a laboratory test that can measure levels of amyloid beta oligomers in blood samples.
Prof. Joan Sanders featured in UW Today
Written by: Kiyomi Taguchi and James Urton UW News - October 13, 2022 See [...]
UW biosensor research wins prestigious innovation honor
Andre Berndt is recognized by the 2022 McKnight award for work that “fundamentally changes [...]
Bryers lab awarded $3.1M to develop self-replicating mRNA vaccine for staph infection
The project will generate a biomaterials vaccine technology that is given once, eliminating the [...]
Meet the Researcher: Ayokunle Olanrewaju
Ayokunle (Ayo) Olanrewaju is assistant professor of mechanical engineering and of bioengineering. His research applies [...]
Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert joins UW Bioengineering
Develops biomaterials to promote functional recovery after spinal cord injury.
Four BioE undergrads co-author exosomes paper
Pandemic research experience leads to publication in Advanced Science.
Azadeh Yazdan and Ph.D. student Julien Bloch co-author article for The Conversation on personalizing brain stimulation
Yazdan's research aims to drive repair and recovery after stroke.
UW Bioengineering eNews | January 2023
Recent news highlights for UW BioE alumni and friends.
UW Bioengineering eNews | June 2022
Recent news highlights for UW BioE alumni and friends.
Yazdan awarded AHA funding for innovative stroke treatment
Yazdan's approach stimulates effective connectivity across multiple networked brain regions.
Boyle lab awarded $2.9M to create new techniques to assess stroke risk
Cardiac Systems Simulation Lab will study complex links.
UW develops first successful auto-adjusting prosthetic socket
Sanders lab's socket auto-adapts to changes in user’s limb size.
Two BioE undergrads receive Population Health Recognition Awards
Sophomore Fang-Hua (Flora) Hu and senior Rachel Shi win honors.
BioE’s Believe Sleeve advances to Sweet 16 in Dempsey Startup Competition
Judges choose students' non-invasive, low-cost tool for phantom limb pain.