Evelyn Bracho-Sanchez, BME PhD student and past President of the Society for Biomaterials UF Chapter, was elected as the President-Elect of the Society for Biomaterials (SFB) National Student Chapter for the 2014-2015 academic year, serving as the president for the… Read More
2nd Annual BME Networking Event at Lake Wauburg
Despite the weather great fun was had at our annual networking event on Lake Wauburg, May 2, 2014. We added tug-of war, pictionary, and the dunk tank to old favorites such as the sack race and balloon toss! Here are… Read More
Dr. Bolch the Recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award by the Health Physics Society
The BME Department is pleased to announce that Professor Wesley Bolch will be honored as the 2014 recipient of the Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award by the Health Physics Society at its 59th Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD on July 15,… Read More
Dr. Keselowsky invited to join the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A Editorial Board
Congratulations to Associate Professor Benjamin Keselowsky for a recent invitation to join the Editorial Board for the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A! The Journal of Biomedical Materials Research is the official journal of the Society For Biomaterials, and… Read More
Biomedical Engineering graduates its first undergraduate class
The College of Engineering is making history this May as it graduates its first class of undergraduate students from the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering. Generous gifts from the Pruitt family helped to grow a thriving biomedical… Read More
Student organizations host successful “Night with Professionals”
The Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) and IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBS) jointly held a “Night with Professionals” on April 10th in the BMS Atrium. The event turned out to be a huge success with over 30 students… Read More
RTi Surgical™ Announces Launch of Streamline® OCT System
ALACHUA, Fla. (APRIL 21, 2014) – RTI Surgical Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq: RTIX), a leading global surgical implant company, announced today the full market launch of the Streamline® OCT System. The system is designed to promote fusion of the occipto-cervico-thoracic spine… Read More
Neural Engineering Poster Day winners announced
This year’s BME6360 Neural Engineering Class presented their posters in the Biomedical Science Atrium to a keen crowd of students and faculty. The Neural Engineering course, which is a project-based learning experience, teaches how to apply engineering techniques to study,… Read More
BME Affiliate Dr. Bova named University of Florida’s Inventor of the Year
Originally published on March 27th here The 2014 Technology Showcase, A Celebration of Innovation, held on Thursday, March 13, 2014, recognized some of the best and brightest researchers, serial entrepreneurs, and leaders to conduct business involving University of Florida inventions.… Read More
Biomedical engineers shine in 19th annual IPPD expo
Originally posted by the College of Engineering on April 15th Gator Engineering’s Integrated Product and Process Design program continues to spotlight innovation with its 19th annual Final Design Review and Prototype Demonstration Showcase on April 15. This exposition will be… Read More