Improving Human Health Through Innovation

Whether it’s developing new technologies or pioneering new areas, Duke Biomedical Engineering is a leading force driving the discoveries and innovations that help clinicians save lives.

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Nimmi Ramanujam with researcher in lab
Global Women’s Health taken in Gross Hall on August 6, 2025.

2025 Impact Report

Whether it’s developing new technologies or pioneering new areas, Duke Biomedical Engineering is a leading force driving the discoveries and innovations that help clinicians save lives.

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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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BME undergraduate program in the United States

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#4

BME graduate program in the United States

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$50M

in new research awards

FY25

20+

companies founded by Duke BME faculty

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Feb 11

DMI/MEMS Seminar Presented by Prof. Khalid Salaita

Abstract: Cells are highly dynamic structures that are constantly converting chemical energy into mechanical work to pull and push on one another and on their surroundings. These pulls and pushes […]

12:00 pm – 12:00 pm Fitzpatrick Center Schiciano Auditorium Side A, room 1464

Feb 19

Discovery Machines: From Pixels to Physics

Talk Summary or Abstract: What if a machine could watch a video and write down the equations of motion? I’ll discuss our recent work toward this goal – systems that […]

2:00 pm – 2:00 pm