Welcome to the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland!
The Fischell Department of Bioengineering, part of the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, is a forward thinking academic organization dedicated to utilizing engineering and scientific knowledge and methods to assist the citizens of Maryland and the nation. The Department intends to develop biologically based knowledge and products to promote ecological, human, and animal health, and to improve the quality of life while maintaining a healthy environment. The Department aims to quickly assume a leadership role in the field of bioengineering through educating an innovative student body and pioneering groundbreaking technologies.
We aspire to be one of the very best—providing an outstanding educational experience for students while having a significant and direct impact on human lives. Message from the Chair »
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Gain valuable research experience on the University of Maryland, College Park campus or at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration! This year we are happy to offer 16 innovative and diverse projects to choose from in areas such as drug delivery, spinal cord regeneration, artificial brains, tissue engineering, modeling, imaging, and biomedical implants! Learn More »
Winter Commencement Photos Now Online!
View the gallery and follow the link for hi-res downloads. More »
FDA Awards UM a New Center for Regulatory Science
The University of Maryland has created a new Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI), funded by an initial $1 million grant from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The center will focus on modernizing and improving the ways drugs and medical devices are reviewed and evaluated. Full Story »
Are You Our Next Faculty Member?
See the position description and learn how to apply »
BioE@UMD Partners with Canon U.S. Life Sciences, Inc.
In 2011, Canon U.S. Life Sciences, Inc. (a subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc.) and the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland launched a new research collaboration to develop a highly automated system providing rapid infectious disease diagnosis. Canon Senior Fellow Hiroshi Inoue, who leads the project with BioE professor and chair William E. Bentley, has joined the BioE faculty as a Professor of the Practice. Learn More »
New Issue of Biofeedback!
Cover Story: Professor Bruce Yu receives $1.8M grant for noninvasive bioimaging dye study. Plus: Professor Joonil Seog wins NSF-CAREER award, new collaborations, "bacterial dirigibles", tissue engineering, pocket change spectroscopy, entrepreneurship, innovative approaches to drug delivery, Capstone, student awards, and more!
Download Biofeedback V.7 No.2 (PDF, 3.3 MB)
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Rankings News
Learn about the new NRC rankings »
Recruiters love Clark School graduates! More »
We are ABET Accredited!
The Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland offers an undergraduate program in bioengineering which is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. For more information, see www.abet.org.
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BioE Laboratories and Recent Dissertations Learn more about our core laboratories, facilities, and current and recent research. |
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BioE News: Get the latest information about students, faculty, grants, research, and more! |
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SoBE: The Society of Biological Engineers for undergraduate BIOE students SoBE is the student branch representing two professional societies: the ASABE (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers) and the BMES (Biomedical Engineering Society). To learn more, visit SoBE's web site! |
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Employment and Research Opportunities! |
Do You Love Bioengineering?
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Proclaim your love of bioengineering with a T-shirt from SoBE, the undergraduate Society of Biological Engineers. Shirts are $15 each and are available in black and yellow. To order, contact Laith Abu-Taleb at laith012@umd.edu.
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