biomedical engineering

photo shows an automated biomanufacturing set up in which liquid is being deposited into plastic cylinders

Apr 23, 2026

How AI Can Help Us Count the ‘Good’ Viruses Used in Biopharmaceuticals

A new methodology that uses AI tools to identify and count target viruses more efficiently.

two fingers peel a flexible strip of material off of a hand

Apr 20, 2026

New Material Makes Heart Monitoring Tech More Comfortable

Researchers have created heart monitoring sensors that conform to the skin, are comfortable, and can be worn while people are moving.

Photograph shows an infant's hand being held gently between the thumb and forefinger of an adult's hand

Apr 3, 2026

How an Injectable Particle Could Make Surgery Safer for Infants

Researchers have designed an injectable microgel to reduce bleeding in infants who require surgical care. In an animal model, the microgel reduced bleeding by at least 50%.

photo shows the lower body of a man in athletic gear running on pavement. one of the man's lower limbs is a prosthetic device

Feb 17, 2026

Personal Perception of Body Movement Changes When Using Robotic Prosthetics

The way we understand the movement of our own bodies plays an important role when learning physical skills, but a new study finds this phenomenon works differently when learning to use robotic prosthetic devices.

researcher helen huang holds a robotic prosthetic leg

Nov 20, 2025

How Modified Robotic Prosthetics Could Help Address Hip, Back Problems for Amputees

The new approach can help address health challenges associated with an amputation.

AI-generated image of colorful sound waves.

Dec 12, 2024

Innovations of Ultrasound

Sound waves power medical breakthroughs. NC State engineers Jiang, Muller, Shirwaiker and their research teams are leading the charge in ultrasound innovation.

Aug 13, 2024

Quantitative Ultrasound Parameters Offer New Tool for Diagnosing Lung Disease

The researchers demonstrated the parameters' ability to accurately diagnose and assess the severity of lung diseases in an animal model.

Artist illustration of hourglass with a variety of medical instruments, individuals, a cross-section of an artery and other medical icons surrounding an ultra sound machine located in the middle. The background is a light pink gradient, dark to light, left to right.

Jul 29, 2024

Ultrasound for the future

Ultrasound is one of the best-known medical imaging devices. It is safe, cost-efficient and relatively portable, making it one of the most accessible diagnostic and therapeutic medical technologies. And its potential goes far beyond what it is being used for today.

illustration shows platelets (white blobs) and red blood cells clotting at the site of a puncture in a blood vessel.

Apr 11, 2024

Synthetic Platelets Stanch Bleeding, Promote Healing in Animal Models

Researchers have developed synthetic platelets that can be used to stop bleeding and enhance healing at the site of an injury.

on left part of image, a man's lower leg is shown, with the toes of his feet pointing down. There are sensors attached to his knee and calf. On the right, a robotic prosthetic lower leg is shown flexing in a pose identical to the man's leg. In the upper right hand corner, a graph shows an erratic line that moves up and down.

Oct 18, 2023

Robotic Prosthetic Ankles Improve ‘Natural’ Movement, Stability

Robotic prosthetic ankles that are controlled by nerve impulses allow amputees to move more “naturally,” improving their stability.

Photo showing variety of objects that can be handled by new grippers.

Aug 2, 2023

Robotic Grippers Offer Unprecedented Combo of Strength and Delicacy

Device is flexible enough to handle soft and fragile objects as well as heavier ones.

Apr 4, 2023

Collaborations Pharmaceuticals Uses AI to Solve Biotech Challenges

From a series of lab and office suites on NC State’s Centennial Campus, Collaborations Pharmaceuticals is solving some of the biggest biotech challenges.

Feb 3, 2023

Textiles Researchers Prepare Stem Cells to Become Organ Tissue

An NC State researcher is laying the foundation to grow stem cells into replacement organ tissue, which would eliminate the need for donor organs.

Jul 5, 2022

Inhalable COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Promise in Rodent Model

Inhalable, shelf-stable COVID-19 vaccine could address challenges of vaccine storage and administration.

porous white cylinder floats amid red tubes

Mar 24, 2022

In Animal Study, Implant Churns Out CAR-T Cells to Combat Cancer

In an animal study, the implants were faster and more effective than conventional CAR-T cell cancer treatment.