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Results for: Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics
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"Lived experience" in neurorehabilitation , videoThe course, perspectives in neurorehabilitation by Netta Gurari, engages students with individuals who have a brain injury, their care partners, and healthcare professionals to understand the complex medical, emotional, and societal challenges involved. With funding from the Dana Foundation, the course empowers students to pursue careers that integrate technical skills with human-centered design and care.
Date: May 20, 2026 - -
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Six students receive scholarships supporting crash safety research , articleThe engineering students received 2026-27 Clay Gabler Memorial Scholarships supporting their study of transportation and crash safety, injury biomechanics, vehicle crashworthiness, automated vehicles, and aeronautical safety.
Date: May 12, 2026 - -
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Systems neuroscientist takes a new approach to uncover neural drivers of mental illness , articleA professor with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Michael Halassa is exploring intricate connections in the brain at the new Virginia Tech Patient Research Center at VTC, where he will conduct patient-based research in a clinical setting.
Date: Apr 15, 2026 - -
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Helmet Lab devises novel framework for baseball concussions by studying catchers , articleBy suggesting that some concussions are a result of vibration rather than acceleration, Virginia Tech researchers believe they’ve uncovered a missing link that could lead to a revolution in helmet design, a finding they’ll present April 30 at Tech on Tap in Alexandria.
Date: Apr 14, 2026 - -
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Engineering students design adaptive swim goggles for community member with brain injury , videoSenior Biomedical Engineering students are working with Assistant Professor Netta Gurari to develop swimming goggles for Steven Nape. Nape's love of swimming has been hindered due to his brain injury, causing too many stimuli with his vision when he swims. Audio Described Video Available: https://pro.smartplayer.video/play.php?vid=be77546f-7802-49a9-a09f-06a5e3532628
Date: Apr 09, 2026 - -
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Medical student explores new noninvasive treatment for oral tumors , articleA Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine student studied histotripsy, a noninvasive ultrasound technology, as a potential treatment for oral tumors, earning a Letter of Distinction at the schools Student Research Symposium.
Date: Mar 23, 2026 - -
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Rare Disease Day: Virginia Tech researchers tackle uncommon conditions , articleFrom gene mutations to novel therapies, scientists are translating discoveries into meaningful progress for often overlooked patients.
Date: Feb 25, 2026 - -
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From curious student to confident leader , articleSanjay Vuttarapally’s journey through the University Libraries' Studios Network shows how hands-on learning, creative problem-solving, and student leadership can transform curiosity into confidence and shape a new vision for the future.
Date: Feb 19, 2026 - -
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Drone maker's flights over people accelerated by Virginia Tech experts , articleResearchers recently helped Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer, demonstrate compliance to the Federal Aviation Administration’s rules for safe flights over people and vehicles. The San Mateo, California-based company supplies drones to customers in public safety, utilities, and national security.
Date: Feb 09, 2026 - -
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Department of Biomedical Engineering launches with new name , articleThe change from Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics reflects not only a more targeted academic focus, but a recommitment to advancing innovation and life-changing biomedical research.
Date: Feb 06, 2026 - -
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Expert explains Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic-sized challenge skiing on torn ACL , articleRobin Queen, a Virginia Tech professor of biomedical engineering, explains that, while possible, there are several major challenges Lindsey Vonn must overcome to compete in the Olympics.
Date: Feb 06, 2026 - -
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Innovation at a crossroads: Virginia Tech scientist calls for balance between research oversight and commercialization , articleAs federal policymakers weigh potential changes to how biomedical research is funded and regulated in the United States, Robert Gourdie of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC highlights the importance of preserving the nation’s ability to turn discovery into life saving therapies.
Date: Feb 05, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE treatment now offered at Equine Medical Center , articleThe Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg now offers H-FIRE, a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure originally developed through Virginia Tech’s collaboration between veterinary medicine and engineering.
Date: Jan 29, 2026 - -
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A legacy of hope: Buddha’s contribution to cancer research , articleThrough his participation, Buddha, a 7-year-old mixed breed dog, became part of the growing knowledge on histotripsy, a legacy that may help save others in the future.
Date: Jan 15, 2026 - -
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Helmet Lab releases its first ratings for youth hockey helmets , articleThe lab tested 33 helmets, giving each a star rating from 0 to 5, with the latter being the top performing products.
Date: Dec 16, 2025 - -
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Holiday season sees spike in impaired driving. Alcohol isn’t the only culprit, expert says , articleAccording to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, December drunken driving rates are at their highest in 15 years.
Date: Dec 08, 2025 - -
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Transforming acoustic waves with a chip , articleAcoustic waves can move objects like tiny hands. Zhenhua Tian’s team has devised new tools for this task in work published in Nature Communications.
Date: Dec 08, 2025 - -
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College of Engineering's Major Grants Initiative to fuel large-scale, interdisciplinary research , articleNine research teams received funding for innovative collaborations that will pave the way for large-scale, transformative research funding.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
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National Cancer Institute grants support study of fluid flow in deadly brain tumors , articleJennifer Munson will use the National Institutes of Health awards to build a novel map of fluid flow in the whole brain and use focused ultrasound to study the effectiveness of drug delivery to glioblastoma tumors.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 -
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