University of Rochester - Biomedical Engineering

12/15/2025

From a single cell to a full organism—every stage of life is guided by mechanical signals we’re only beginning to understand.

A new $2M+ grant from the National Institutes of Health will help Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences: University of Rochester biomedical engineer Marisol Herrera-Perez and the students and researchers in her lab uncover the mechanical forces that guide this process.

“Many diseases that happen at the end of life or midlife are a recapitulation of processes gone wrong during development,” says Professor Herrera-Perez. Understanding these fundamental principles could shed light on developmental diseases and advance regenerative medicine.

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

12/09/2025

Check out Rochester Review stories online: https://www.rochester.edu/newscenter/from-the-magazine/

In mailboxes now! 📫

The newest issue of Rochester Review magazine, sporting a new design and a fascinating cover story showcasing the 175 ways that URochester has made our world ever better.

12/09/2025

Reading days begin today on campus! 📚 Alumni, what's your #1 tip for students preparing for finals?

12/05/2025

Hear Hossein Abolhassani discuss his research from Lisa DeLouise, PhD MPD’s lab at the recent Biomedical Engineering Society - BMES Annual Meeting in San Diego.

Great job Hossein! Hossein is one of the founders of Nidus MB Technologies, along with Lisa DeLouise, PhD MPD, and Jared Mereness.

Credits
University of Rochester BME (Biomedical Engineering), UR BMES Student Chapter at University of Rochester, Jim McGrath ALine Inc, Isabelle Linares

Video recording: Chiao Yun Chen, Hossein Abolhassani,
Video editing: Azmeer Sharipol

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12/05/2025

12/05/2025

Take a breath, BMEs — you’ve earned it 💜🧘‍♀️
Join us for Yoga for the Nervous System with the Mindful University Project!
No experience needed — just come relax, reset, and give your mind + body a little pre-finals-season love 💫

📅 12/10
🕠 5:15 PM
📍 GAC – Leibner-Cooper Room (Dance Room)

See you on the mat! 💗

12/05/2025

12/05/2025

This workshop is for health researchers and trainees seeking a foundation in Dissemination and Implementation science and a practical guidance for research and career development. This is an in-person event, taking place in the Saunders Research Building 4414 A/B. Goals: Understand foundational Diss...