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What Starts Here Changes the World. www.bme.utexas.edu degrees in biomedical engineering.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering in The University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering offers students B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. Our outstanding faculty and driven students collaborate to solve issues concerning human health and to improve the ways we detect, diagnose, treat, and cure disease.

02/25/2026

CHAIR FEATURE 🌟 Tyrone Porter, BME department chair and professor!

Porter has led our department since 2022. He came to UT in 2020 from Boston University.

"I am proud to be a biomedical engineer because I get to learn something new every week. The body is a collection of systems, ranging from the cardiovascular system to the nervous system, and each system is governed by its own set of factors. However, they must work in harmony for healthy function and protection from infection and disease.

"Some may view the breadth of the discipline as a weakness but in my opinion it is a strength because it provides endless opportunities for people to learn and to invent for the benefit of healthcare and quality of life.

Fun fact about myself...I'm a bit of a daredevil (been skydiving, SCUBA diving, and skiing/snowboarding), which fits being a researcher because it requires taking risks and mapping new scientific terrain."

If you see him around campus, say hi!

02/16/2026

This Valentine's season, we ❤️ BME professor Elizabeth Cosgriff-Hernández and her work to improve heart health.

Her startup Rhythio Medical has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for a new technology that could make it easier and less invasive to treat irregular heartbeats.

Their injectable hydrogel-based technology helps doctors deliver electrical therapy to the heart with greater precision. It has the potential to improve treatment for cardiac arrhythmias while reducing the need for more invasive procedures, a promising step toward safer cardiac care.

Learn more: https://cockrell.utexas.edu/news/heart-rhythm-treatment-gets-breakthrough-fda-designation/

02/09/2026

Soldering. How hard could it be? 🔥🛠️😅

For Gabriela Nomura, 2025 Outstanding Scholar Leader in Biomedical Engineering, building a medical device for a group project brought unexpected challenges. When soldering proved tougher than expected (and came with some burnt fingers), she learned a valuable lesson about speaking up.

Read Gabriela’s story and more Fail Tales, including an entry from Dean Bonnecaze, in the latest Texas Engineer magazine!

📰 https://magazine.engr.utexas.edu/2025/fail-tales

02/02/2026

Thank you to our friends at Medtronic for visiting campus, and to alumna Kanella Cohen, now an associate clinical specialist, for coming back to the Forty Acres to connect with our students. 💙

12/16/2025

Happy holidays from Texas BME! Director of Administration Brittain here to say I love this department and the faculty, staff, and students who make it great. We celebrated with faculty and staff and honored Senior Events Coordinator Laura Jeffries with the 2025 BME Staff Excellence Award last week. From the founding department chair to the newest staff member, we all play a role in making sure BME continues to grow and thrive. We'll see you in the new year!

12/15/2025

This year, we proudly welcomed four incredible leaders into the Academy of Distinguished Biomedical Engineers!

Congratulations to Texas BME PhD alumni Jennifer Barton, Jennifer West, Kristy Wood, and former faculty member Thomas Milner—each making transformative contributions to health care and quality of life.

The Academy is the highest honor our department bestows, recognizing visionary leadership that shapes the future of biomedical engineering.

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, including Academy members Azita Sharif, Chris Condit, Gracie Vargas, and Ken Diller, for making this celebration unforgettable!

12/09/2025

CSE’s 2025 Outstanding FIG Mentor is our very own Aethyr Villela, peer mentor of the Success Builders FIG! This award is granted annually to a FIG peer mentor based on nominations received from students participating in the program. Well done, Aethyr!

12/05/2025

Texas BME in Boston brought together an incredible group of alumni, faculty, and friends for an evening of networking and connection at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. James Tunnell and department chair Tyrone Porter joined the event, and guests enjoyed meaningful conversations and opportunities to reconnect. Thank you to everyone who attended and made the night a success.

11/20/2025

The Austin Alumni Happy Hour was a fantastic evening with our BME alumni.

We were joined by founding department chair Ken Diller and several members of our very first graduating class, BSBME ’06! It was incredible to reconnect, swap stories, and spend time with such a special group. Thanks to everyone who came out and made it a memorable gathering.

11/15/2025

BME Game Night was a success! 🎲✨ Thanks to everyone who came out for some friendly competition and good vibes. Check out a few highlights from last night!

11/06/2025

AlumNight 2025 🤘
Each year, we welcome back BME alumni to share their experiences and insights with current students. This year’s panelists Rebecca Ford (Veranex), Dr. Joshua Fox (Austin Bone and Joint Clinic), Dr. Zong Law (Law Plastic Surgery), and Shireen Toubbeh (Boston Scientific) offered invaluable advice on career paths, mentorship, and life beyond UT.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween and coming Dia de Los Mu***os from BME! 🎃👻🧙🏼‍♀️💀⚰️

Address

107 W Dean Keeton Street Stop C0800
Austin, TX
78712

Website

http://www.bme.utexas.edu/, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Austin-TX/UT-Department-of-Biomedical-Engineering-Alumni/10867

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