WashU Biomedical Engineering's Ismael Seáñez and doctoral student Rodolfo Keesey are reexamining a fast-growing approach to spinal cord stimulation for recovery after injury. Their findings suggest newer high-frequency technology may not outperform more accessible conventional methods, which raises important questions about cost, access and patient outcomes. Discover how this research could influence the future of neurorehabilitation. https://lnkd.in/ggGzJfzm
WashU Biomedical Engineering
Higher Education
St. Louis, Missouri 1,637 followers
Merging engineering, biology and technology to advance knowledge that improves the human condition and health
About us
Established in 1997, the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU BME) seeks to provide a first-class engineering education that prepares students for a variety of careers and a cutting-edge graduate program that advances knowledge and technology with the goal to improve human well-being.
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https://bme.wustl.edu/
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- Higher Education
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- 51-200 employees
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- St. Louis, Missouri
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- 1997
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1 Brookings Dr
St. Louis, Missouri 63105, US
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Today we say farewell to our 2026 Graduating Class of BS / MS in WashU Biomedical Engineering. I was sorry to miss sharing congrats on stage with this cohort, but they had their four-year champion and unwavering educator Prof. Patricia Widder to cheer them on. Now we watch from afar as they create their own paths, and engineer bright futures for us all. Congratulations graduates! Next year, we get that mascot on stage! #WashU26 #McKelveyEngineers #Engineering #ClassOf2026
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We celebrated our 2026 PhD graduates & their doctoral mentors at our annual PhD Hooding Ceremony in Graham Chapel. Scanning this group, we are reminded not only of outstanding scholarship and engineering innovations, but real leadership in science communication, community outreach, science advocacy and mentoring excellence. With every PhD cohort, our program grows stronger (& our list of alumni advisors grows longer). Congratulations to the graduates & thank you to our incredible staff team ! Washington University McKelvey School of Engineering Washington University in St. Louis #MentorshipMatters #ThesisDone #ClassOf2026 #PhDLife #NextChapter
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Another PhD student recognized for science advances that impact human health. Congratulations Alan Jese Rivas Muñoz on this award and Prof Abhinav Jha !
I am honoured and excited to share that I have been awarded a Student Research Grant from the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) for the project: “A No-Gold-Standard Approach for Objective Evaluation of Methods to Process Low-Dose PET Images.” This work focuses on developing objective evaluation frameworks for low-dose PET imaging methods when ground-truth information is unavailable, a major challenge in quantitative molecular imaging. As PET imaging continues to evolve with advances in AI, digital scanners, and radiopharmaceutical therapies, reliable evaluation strategies are becoming increasingly important for clinical translation and quantitative oncologic imaging. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Abhinav Jha for his mentorship, guidance, and continuous support throughout this project. I would also like to thank WashU Biomedical Engineering, WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) for supporting student research and investing in the future of nuclear medicine. Washington University in St. Louis
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This week we celebrate our BME seniors. Earlier they presented their design projects to a group of judges and others in the community and top teams were recognized for their designs. Congratulations to all! 🥳 🙌 🥳 Next up, graduation and commencement 🎓
Last week the annual WashU Biomedical Engineering BME Day was held showcasing our seniors capstone projects and the Frank Yin & Grace Yin Distinguished Lecture: Mikhail Shapiro. As always, the students did a tremendous job demoing their prototypes. A big shout out to all of the judges that gave of their time to provide feedback to the students about their prototypes and presentations. We could not have great events like this without the support of the St. Louis business community and the WashU faculty who provide BME related problems and serve as clients for the student projects. Also, thank you to our BME chair, Lori Setton, who supports the faculty and students in our design program. Our Senior Poster Competition Winners were: 1st Place: Team 18 – Phoenix Biomedical Pylon Cover: Caitlyn Garofoli, Dani Hoyt, and Andrew Haggstrom 2nd Place: Team 17 – Optimized ARPAM/US Imaging for Colorectal Cancer: Maya Roukoz, Khusi Jhaveri, and Daniel Palomo 3rd Place: Team 4 – VenaClip Delivery Device: Muskan Paliwal, Eric Yang, and Adam Zwaanstra Most Likely to be commercialized: Team 9 – EndoPR: Endometriosis Pain Relief Monitor: Catalina Bernabé Correa, Cristina Lopez Miranda, and Taryn Sager
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We celebrated the many and diverse accomplishments of our doctoral students at our annual PhD Recognition Ceremony where awards were given in the categories of leadership, outreach, teaching, and excellence in research publications or the dissertation. Congratulations to all awardees! 👏 👏 👏 Leadership - Maria Elena Guerra Garcia Outreach - Dominic Marticorena, PhD Teaching - Elizabeth Buzbee Research Excellence - Rebecca Reals and Gansheng Tan Outstanding Dissertation - Kevin Xu and Jiaxiao Han
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The end of the school year has arrived and here we share some of the ways we celebrate our undergraduates in WashU BME. At the Washington University McKelvey School of Engineering awards ceremony, students received the following awards: Outstanding Leadership 👏 👏 (Khusi Jhaveri) Senior Research 🙌 🙌 (Catalina Bernabé Correa, Caroline Bixby, Charlotte Chen, Addison Liefer, Cristina Lopez Miranda) Outstanding Junior Achievement 🥳 👏 (Sam Thompson, Xinrui Liu, Graham Uldrich) Entrepreneurial Spirit 🥳 🙌 (Myles Anderson Global Impact 🎊 👏 (Lauren Adams, Justin Yu) We also recognized Joe Klaesner who received the Chairs Award for Outstanding Teaching, leading our students in design and innovation for many decades in BME. 👏 👏 👏
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WashU Biomedical Engineering graduate student Catalina Bernabé Correa’s selection as a WashU Class Act reflects curiosity meeting purpose. Catalina's interest and connection to the motorcycling community led her to Ismael Seáñez’s lab, where she explores neuro-rehabilitation strategies for individuals with spinal cord injuries, including how stimulation and training can improve motor function and unlock new possibilities for recovery. Discover more about Catalina: https://lnkd.in/g6g7y9kH
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The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, a prestigious and competitive honor for early-career STEM researchers, has been awarded to multiple members of the WashU Biomedical Engineering community. This year’s recipients, including current students and alumni, are recognized for outstanding research potential and academic excellence driving biomedical innovation across fields. From graduate labs to future breakthroughs, these honorees highlight the strength and momentum of biomedical engineering talent. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gxH8mrss
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What if navigating the world didn’t rely on sight? McKelvey Engineering students Gaurish Agrawal (#WashUMEMS), Jacqueline Chuang (WashU Biomedical Engineering) and Sonia Palamand (WashU Electrical & Systems Engineering) are reimagining independence with the Locus Suit, a wearable system that translates surroundings into real-time vibrations, helping visually impaired users “feel” obstacles and move with confidence. An inspiring example of cross-disciplinary collaboration and human-centered design in action. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ghzyfrjQ