Advancing technology to improve human health

Whether it’s developing new medical technology or pioneering new areas of research, Duke BME is a driving force in creating engineering knowledge and biomedical technology to address some of society’s biggest problems.

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A Reputation for Success

As one of the oldest and best biomedical engineering departments in the United States, Duke BME is a recognized leader in research and education. Learn more about the impressive work from our faculty and students.

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$38M

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companies founded by Duke BME faculty

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10/28 Harrington Discovery Institute

Gersbach Wins 2024 Rare Disease Scholar Award

Award will provide $100,000 to work toward reprogramming immune cells for the treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma

10/23 Pratt School of Engineering

Seeing Duke in a Whole New Color

New program allows color blind Duke personnel to borrow EnChroma color enhancing glasses from the library for up to a week at a time

10/22 Pratt School of Engineering

Industry Insights into Developing AI-Powered Health Care Solutions

The Duke Summit on AI for Health Innovation brought health care, engineering and industry leaders together to push forward emerging opportunities powered by AI

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