Helping every body stay in motion
Associate Professor Carrie L. Peterson, Ph.D. is conducting two rehabilitation engineering research studies, both aimed at limiting physical pain and improving mobility across an entire life span.
Biomedical engineers from VCU receive NSF graduate research fellowships to continue academic careers
Two VCU biomedical engineering alumnae, Jessica Nguyen and Ellie Sabalewski, received prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships to fund their respective Ph.D. research in women's health at Texas A&M and Rice University.
Class of 2026: For Jade Rasberry, biomedical engineering is a personal and shared pursuit
Her longtime passion is reflected in her leadership of VCU’s National Society of Black Engineers student chapter and in her design projects.
VCU innovation may prevent scar tissue and advance joint surgery
The College of Engineering’s Barbara Boyan is leading a new approach to arthrofibrosis that could have a wide-ranging impact on musculoskeletal health.
Class of 2026: A Ram even in high school, Jessica Nguyen will carry VCU spirit into graduate school
The McNair Scholar and biomedical engineering graduate now heads to Texas A&M for her Ph.D. program.
VCU biomedical engineer advances muscle regeneration technology
Michael McClure’s method could treat traumatic injuries, and he is expanding its focus to integrate the nervous system.
Beyond the Finish Line: VCU students engineer safer supports for winter para-athletes
A team of four seniors designed a real-world, high-performance residual limb warmer for winter para-athletes, winning them third place at the nonprofit “Project S.E.R.V.E.” Annual National Design Competition.
Tracheotomy device – and the amazing story behind it – inspires VCU engineering students
VCU engineering students developed a sensor-guided automatic tracheotomy prototype inspired by Kathy Crockett’s harrowing survival story, aiming to provide a safer, more precise emergency airway solution for life-threatening situations.
ICU device for fecal management finds industrial partner
VCU and Skil-Care are commercializing a nurse-invented fecal management device. The wedge-shaped tool improves patient positioning to prevent leaks, skin damage, and infections while streamlining intensive care workflows.
How I found my research: Grayson Jacey seeks to help make important medicines more accessible
The junior, who says ‘there is always something new to learn,’ has engaged in research projects at VCU, in private industry and in India and Germany.
