University of Rochester - Biomedical Engineering

10/29/2026

Join Rochester iGEM 2027!

A diverse team of motivated undergraduate students will spend the summer of 2027 designing and building their OWN engineered biological system with the University of Rochester International Genetically Engineered Machine team. iGEM projects aim to solve local, real-world problems, for example by engineering bacteria that can break down plastic waste. You will choose your own project, construct new DNA parts, and validate your designs using new characterization assays. In addition to the wet-lab research, iGEM involves mathematical modeling to predict the behavior and guide the design of the new biological parts and characterization assays. Students also design, construct, and improve their own new hardware that will work together with the designed biological organism. The policy and practice component addresses the social, legal, and ethical issues of the project. iGEM is multi-disciplinary, highly collaborative, and student-managed. You will travel to Paris and interact with 400+ universities from all over the world.

Students from any study program are very welcome on the team. Participation in the project is worth 8 credits. These credits can be used to fulfill elective requirements for any students. Students in most Biology tracks can use iGEM to replace their upper-level lab course, as well as a diversification course. iGEM team members must be enrolled in Fall 2027.

https://www.sas.rochester.edu/bio/undergraduate/research/igem.html

10/29/2026

Check out this research!
Join the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Schwartz Discover Grant Scholars as they present research posters from a broad range of disciplines and majors. These posters represent over 31,000 hours of research experience by one hundred and three grant recipients.

With joint funding from the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Schwartz Discover Grant fund, these URochester undergrads conducted research with University mentors this past summer and will be sharing their work. Drop by this high energy event and talk with undergraduate researchers about their research experiences.

Open to all members of the University community on Friday, October 30, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons.

10/28/2026

🌴💙💛 That's a wrap on in Orlando!

What an incredible few days of innovation, collaboration, and connection! From exciting research presentations to reconnecting with colleagues, alumni, and friends, it was wonderful to see our community so well represented at this year's Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting!

🔬 We're proud of our faculty, students, and alumni who shared their research, celebrated achievements, and showcased the exciting work happening at the University of Rochester.

👏 A big thank you to everyone who presented, stopped by our booth, or connected with us throughout the conference. We loved seeing so many familiar faces and meeting new ones!

📸 Photo Gallery: https://photos.app.goo.gl/42k1y1qfxzneHuLcA
🔗 Conference Details: https://www.hajim.rochester.edu/bme/news-events/bmes-ur.html

📍 Next stop: Columbus, Ohio, for ! We can't wait to see everyone again next year!




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10/26/2026

Explore a future in scientific research alongside some of the nation’s top scientists.

The Cech Fellows Program gives undergraduate students in the life sciences the opportunity to conduct hands-on research with leading scientists at HHMI laboratories across the US, from universities and research institutions. This immersive program gives students the chance to contribute to real scientific discovery, receive professional mentorship, explore potential careers in biological and biomedical research, and connect with a community of like-minded peers.

- Summer stipend of either $12,000 or $15,000, depending on research site.
- Rising junior and seniors
- No prior research required
- Open to US citizen or national, a legal permanent resident, or otherwise under the terms of their visa or other legal US immigration status, through at least August 12, 2027
- Register for the Oct. 26 informational webinar

Application opens Nov. 10 and closes Dec. 17. Apply early!
https://www.hhmi.org/programs/cech-fellows?utm_campaign=cech-fellows&utm_source=lcer&utm_medium=email&utm_content=pre-launch&utm_term=2026

10/23/2026

Understanding neurological diseases requires more than observing symptoms. It also means developing new ways to measure, analyze, and uncover the changes occurring inside the brain.

At University of Rochester Medicine, researchers are advancing innovative tools to help answer these complex questions. One example is ArteryX, a software toolbox developed by a team led by Nasir Uddin, PhD, that analyzes MRI images of the brain's blood vessels.

ArteryX enables researchers to measure the size, branching, and complexity of arteries throughout the brain in a fraction of the time required by existing approaches. In a study of people with and without cerebral small vessel disease, the tool identified vascular differences that an existing analysis method did not detect.

By making brain-vessel analysis faster and more consistent, ArteryX could help researchers investigate how vascular changes contribute to stroke, cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia.

It's one example of how URochester Medicine researchers are developing new tools and approaches to advance discovery, deepen our understanding of complex brain diseases, and lay the groundwork for future improvements in diagnosis and care.

Read more about ArteryX and the research behind its development: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/new-tool-could-help-researchers-better-understand-the-brains-blood-vessels

Top 📸 from left to right: URochester Medicine researchers Giovanni Schifitto, MD, neurologist, Abrar Faiyaz, PhD, postdoctoral research associate in the Uddin lab, and Nasir Uddin, PhD, collaborated to create ArteryX.

10/23/2026

🌴 One more day of innovation and connections at in Orlando! Tomorrow, Saturday 10/24, marks the final day of the conference. 💙💛

Don't miss the presentations featuring our students, faculty, and alumni, showcasing their exciting research and innovations!
🔗 Check out Saturday's presentation schedule, who's attending, and more on our website:
https://www.hajim.rochester.edu/bme/news-events/bmes-ur.html

👋 There's still time to stop by Booth 1204 and say hello!

10/22/2026

🌴☀️ It’s been a busy and exciting day connecting with colleagues, students, and friends at in Orlando! 💙💛

🔬 Looking ahead to tomorrow, Friday 10/23! Be sure to check out the exciting presentations from our faculty, students, and alumni!

🏆 Friday will also feature the 2026 DEBUT Challenge awards, including recognition of our 2026 BME Senior Design Team, which earned second place for its project, "Novel Neonatal Respiratory Support Interface"! (more info:

👋 If you're attending, stop by Booth 1204 and say hello!

🔗 Visit our website for presentation details, who's attending, and more: https://www.hajim.rochester.edu/bme/news-events/bmes-ur.html

📣Update! Some presentations that were scheduled for Thursday morning have been rescheduled to Friday morning. Check the searchable schedule on the BMES website for details: https://www.xcdsystem.com/bmes/program/DK65KOW/index.cfm


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10/22/2026

Clinical & Translational Science Institute / Education and Career / America's Got Regulatory Science Talent America's Got Regulatory Science Talent The annual America’s Got Regulatory Science Talent Student Competition provides an opportunity for students from across the University of Rochester to...

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