News from the McMaster School of Biomedical Engineering

Fit is essential in terms of how effective filtration happens in a real setting, says Ravi Selvaganapathy, McMaster professor of biomedical engineering

The $1.3 million research grant could lead to better understanding of — and treatments for — illnesses related to bone density.

The findings could point to broader environmental consequences in the region.

The team of researchers has found that bone mineral can form in clusters in addition to forming within or around collagen fibrils. 

The device, designed to be connected to a newborn’s umbilical cord, uses the existing power of the heart to drive blood through channels of a fine membrane whose structure resembles the lining of the lungs.

The surface coatings can repel everything, such as bacteria, viruses and living cells, but can be modified to permit beneficial exceptions.

Discover how four McMaster Engineering grads became stars overnight with a novel solution to a big problem.

Janelle Hinds is a tech-savvy entrepreneur who has already left a lasting mark on McMaster.

Omar Boursalie is a second-year PhD student in the School of Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University. His research focus is on overcoming challenges in health care through big data and machine learning.

Two McMaster PhD students and one postdoctoral fellow have been named to the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence’s Postgraduate Affiliate program.

McMaster University engineers have devised a way to make testing for new drugs more efficient and affordable, and reduce the time for helpful medications to reach the public.

The Electrical and Biomedical Engineering alumni recently accepted the prestigious international award and $50K to support the development of the team’s skin cancer detection device.