About the department
The Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Iowa prepares students to improve human health through interdisciplinary education and research at the intersection of engineering and medicine. With strong connections to healthcare and collaborative research, students gain the skills and experience needed for careers in industry, medicine, and graduate study.
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In the News
Researchers using advanced computing methods to improve drug development
Baldes, Marquez named 2026-27 Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows
Green Beret joins academia
Engineering a better way to explain scoliosis care
Silk helps Iowa engineering researchers repair damaged airways
University of Iowa biomedical engineering students showcase health care tech at Community STEM Day, July 16
Announcements
Call for photos
We're collecting photos from BME alumni and students to showcase their experiences at the University of Iowa on our website and social media channels. We would love to see and share photos from your time at Iowa. Whether you have pictures from graduation, Iowa events, or just hanging out on campus, we would be grateful if you could share them with us. You can upload your photos through the Alumni and Student Photo Submission page on the BME website. Thank you for your contribution to our community!
Need a medical device or research tool?
We can help! Submit your idea to the Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Course here.
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College Events
Maker Break: Fold Into Fall – An Origami Leaf Craft
Success Workshop: Procrastination Self-Help
NSF Grad student fellowship workshop
Iowa City Climate Fest
The City's 7th annual Climate Fest is a celebration of the many ways our community takes action to address climate change. From an expansion of the City’s compost facility to the GROW Solar group buy program, we continue to make progress towards our climate action goals.
IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering and Iowa Flood Center researcher Jesus Gomez-Velez will be present on Tuesday, September 22 to represent the department's active engagement in climate-related research. Gomez-Velez has recently...
