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Located in Miami, Florida, Florida International University, a Top 100 public university that is designated a Carnegie Highest Research (R1) and Carnegie Community Engaged institution is committed to high-quality teaching, state-of-the-art research and creative activity, and collaborative engagement with the local and global communities.
We are preparing a diverse community of biomedical engineers and are engaged in the translation of research to health care applications through discovery, innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. The biomedical engineering faculty includes 1 National Academy of Inventor Fellow, 4 American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Fellows, 1 Fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1 SPIE Fellow, 1 American Heart Association Fellow, and 2 NAI Senior Member.
Faculty Highlight
Dr. Hutcheson’s research focuses on the mechanical and molecular contributors to vascular calcifications and aortic valve disease. He is currently working on developing non-invasive techniques to diagnose and treat these pathologies. Alongside Dr. Alexander Agoulnik, professor and interim chair of the Department of Human and Molecular Genetics at HWCOM; Dr. Hutcheson has been able to look into ways to treat and prevent cardiovascular disease. Because of their combined efforts, they have been awarded a U.S. patent that could aid in identifying this disease and put an end to it before it reaches a certain point.
Joshua Hutcheson, Ph.D, Associate Professor
Dr. Godavarty’s research work focuses in the area of optical-based molecular imaging (diffuse optical and fluorescence-enhanced optical imaging) and tomography. Optical imaging is based on the principles of near-infrared light propagation in scattering media (such as biological tissues) and the use of external fluorescent contrast agents to better differentiate normal and diseased tissues based on the differences in their optical properties. The research work requires an understanding of transport phenomena in biological systems, application of experimental skills towards instrument development, incorporation of optimization and mathematical tools towards image reconstructions, and development of biomedical aspects of engineering towards practical applications, such as cancer diagnostics, wound imaging, functional brain mapping.
Anuradha Godavarty, Ph.D, Associate Professor
Dr. Ramella-Roman and her group of students are currently developing NSF-funded point-of-care wearable devices that can quantify changes that skin of individuals with obesity undergoes to develop wearable devices that can adapt to all. They are also developing low-cost and non-invasive devices that use light to determine women’s risks of going into pre-term labor and working with pregnant women with this technology, which is another understudied phenomenon in the U.S. that they plan to pursue further.
Jessica Ramella-Roman, Ph.D, Associate Professor
Applied Research Areas
Research in Engineered Tissue Model Systems
Focus on cell and engineered tissue mechanics with application in cardiovascular regenerative medicine.
Diagnostic Bioimaging and Sensor Systems
Developing non-destructive optical and mechanical technologies that can detect disease development and tissue injuries in vivo.
Therapeutic and Reparative Neurotechnology
Focus on biologically inspired technologies to interface with the nervous system to repair and promote recovery of lost function after trauma or disease.
BME Spotlight
Ph.D. Student Sophie Ashbrook Receives Top Score for AHA Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Proposal
Sophie Ashbrook, a Ph.D. student from the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME), received a top 5% score for her proposal to the American...
Department of Biomedical Engineering Hosts Third Annual Diabetes Awareness Day Event
On Friday, Nov. 22, the BME Department hosted its third annual Diabetes Awareness Day event at MMC with support and sponsorship from StartUp...
Dr. Anuradha Godavarty Presented With 2024 Faculty Award of Excellence
Dr. Anuradha Godavarty, a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has received the 2024 Faculty Award of Excellence. With this...
Biomedical Engineering Seminars
Through the generous support of the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation, the Department of Biomedical Engineering facilitates weekly lectures during each academic term. Experts in all areas of Biomedical Engineering are invited to provide a research seminar. The lectures are a great place for the community, students, and faculty and staff to meet and network with leading experts in the industry.
Check Out Past Seminars
BME Student Showcase Events
Senior Design Expo Fall 2024
Diabetes Awareness Day 2024
Undergraduate Research Day 2024