Biomedical Engineering
News and updates featuring research, faculty achievements, student projects, and industry impact from the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Building dexterous, intelligent and versatile robotic hands
July 1, 2026 • 4 min. readA National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center program creates opportunities for educators and undergraduates to explore advances in robotic manipulation, intelligent control systems and next-generation human-robot collaboration at Texas A&M.
A team of biomedical engineering students at Texas A&M University has developed a customizable therapy for cervical cancer that can automatically tailor radiation treatment for the unique dimensions of each patient's tumor.
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering has identified four Texas A&M medical and biological engineers among the nation’s leaders.
Capstone team aids patient breathing with transformative design
June 1, 2026 • 6 min. readA biomedical engineering capstone team developed a pediatric jaw brace to help a five-year-old breathe at night — winning a first-place capstone prize among all biomedical teams in the process.
In a capstone project partnership with NASA, five Texas A&M biomedical engineering seniors designed a zero-gravity exercise device to sustain astronaut health during space travel to Mars.
Texas A&M biomedical engineering researchers have developed a treatment for chronic diabetic ulcers using lab-grown human cells to produce natural skin structures.
Texas A&M Engineering remains top 10 in public graduate programs
April 7, 2026 • 2 min. readThe college’s graduate program ranks No. 8 among public graduate engineering programs and No. 14 overall in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings.
Texas A&M’s biomedical engineering department’s scaffolded, inquiry-based biomimicry course inspires students to design solutions by learning from nature.
Biodesign course offers hands-on medical device experience
April 4, 2026 • 5 min. readThe two-part biodesign class prepares Texas A&M students for the medical device industry by tasking them with real problems for real people.
Engineering faculty named University Distinguished Professors
March 20, 2026 • 5 min. readDrs. Vanderlei Bagnato, Enrique Lavernia and Julie Schoenung in the College of Engineering were among eight faculty recognized for their contributions to cutting-edge fields.









