About

The J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering (UF BME) is one of the few departments in the nation co-located with a top-ranked medical school, veterinary school, and dental school.

As part of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, UF BME serves as a leading hub for biomedical engineering education, training, research, and technology development. The field of biomedical engineering continues to evolve, applying engineering principles to biology and medicine to advance healthcare and improve lives.

Mission

The J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida is dedicated to:

• Developing innovative and clinically translatable biomedical technologies.
• Educating future generations of biomedical engineers.
• Cultivating leaders through the integration of engineering, science, and healthcare in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Vision

The faculty, students, and alumni of UF BME will lead in the discovery and development of innovative biomedical solutions to improve healthcare in Florida and around the world.

To achieve this vision, the department leverages its unique co-location of talent and resources in engineering, biology, medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, and technology commercialization. This environment maximizes opportunities for interdisciplinary education and the clinical translation of technologies to advance human health.