Research
Research in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering is highly interdisciplinary, spanning the College of Engineering (e.g., Chemical, Materials Science, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering) and other UF colleges such as Medicine, Dentistry, and Public Health. This unique position allows BME to serve as a bridge between engineering and the health sciences.
Our faculty and students focus on the following research themes:
Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine
Developing advanced materials for nanoparticles, microfabricated devices, controlled release systems, vaccines, and tissue regeneration scaffolds.
Biomechanics & Bionics
Applying mechanics to improve diagnostics, devices, and models, while integrating robotics and bioengineering technologies with life sciences to advance bionics.
Biomedical Imaging & Applications
Creating tools that allow physicians to see inside the body for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Applications range from cancer detection and brain activity monitoring to tracking cells in gene therapy. Research includes both conventional (x-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI) and emerging modalities (optical imaging, functional MRI, PET, contrast-enhanced ultrasound).
Modeling & Biomedical Data Science
Using computational methods, algorithms, and IT to process and analyze biological and medical data across multiple scales.
Molecular & Cellular Engineering
Applying engineering principles to the cellular and molecular level to better understand cell behavior and address health challenges.
Neural Engineering
Developing technologies to understand, repair, replace, or enhance cells and tissues of the nervous system.