Increasing the presence of a naturally occurring molecule enabled biomedical engineers to illuminate new pathways to improve deep tissue imaging and optogenetic tools. Find out how. 

Dear Colleagues,

In Duke BME, nothing is accomplished alone. So much of our success is due to our dedication to collaboration, whether it's with researchers down the hall, across campus or at other universities around the world. 

As our fall semester begins, I'm thrilled to draw attention to some of our recent work that embodies this pillar of our department. This includes research born out of both new and long-standing partnerships and impressive awards that highlight the outstanding, far-reaching work of our faculty. I hope you enjoy reading the latest from Duke BME. 

Sharon Gerecht, PhD
Chair of Biomedical Engineering, Paul M. Gross Distinguished Professor

From daily medications to modern ultrasounds, learn more about the everyday advances that grew out of Duke university's research.

Read how researchers combined high-res imaging tools with light-absorbing nanostars to more precisely treat cancerous tumors.

Hickey will use the grant to identify how and why cells in the same environment develop different characteristics. Read how he plans to accomplish it. 

Learn how Saterbak plans to use the award to explore how active learning programs can be more successfully expanded to universities in Africa and Asia. 

Yao was recognized for his impressive work to advance photoacoustic imaging technologies. Learn how he uses light and sound to see deeper into living tissues. 

Kim was recognized for his leadership in the field of engineering education. Read about how he's revitalized our biotechnology curriculum. 

“Our work opens up a lot of opportunities to explore new ways to advance and improve photothermal therapies. Aidan and I are both grateful that Duke BME helped foster an environment where that collaboration was possible.”

—TRI VU,

on his research with fellow Duke BME student Aidan Canning to

combine biomedical imaging technology with gold nanostars to destroy cancer

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