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Texas A&M biomedical engineers developed new models and imaging to learn more about colorectal cancer’s spread to the liver and how to treat it.

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Researchers at Texas A&M are testing smart catheter sensors for early diagnosis and treatment of UTIs to lower the risk of patient complications.

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Research

Stopping fatal blood loss with clay

Feb. 13, 2026 • 4 min. read

Researchers are developing emergency injectable bandages that could decrease bleeding time by as much as 70% and revolutionize the future of trauma care.

A transparent model of human lungs and respiratory system stands between laser arrays at a convention. Lights illuminate the internal passages.

Dr. Vanderlei Bagnato is fighting the rising number of antibacterial resistant diseases by developing new therapies that use light instead of drugs.

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Dr. Shreya Raghavan is pursuing new foundational knowledge of the human uterus and the diseases that affect it with the help of an illustrious CAREER award from the National Science Foundation.

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Dr. Ellie Rahbar is developing computer models to accurately simulate how the human body responds to major blood loss and injury — and accelerate the process for testing lifesaving new medical devices for trauma care.

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Texas A&M researchers and students presented their work and made valuable connections at the annual meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society.

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Two new faculty members specializing in light-based cancer treatment and optical imaging join the Department of Biomedical Engineering’s biophotonics group.

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Five biomedical engineering seniors created an AI model to automate insulin delivery for improved glycemic control in diabetes.

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Texas A&M biomedical engineering labs advance health technologies though clinical collaborations in the Texas Medical Center.