BME News

The World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS) awarded the 2025 Gold Medal Award to Christopher H. Contag, the James and Kathleen Cornelius Distinguished Chair and professor in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Microbiology, Genetics and Immunology, and director of the Institute for Quantitative Health Science & Engineering at Michigan State University.

University Distinguished Professor Leo Kempel knows the ins and outs of getting a college education, whether it is from the viewpoint of a student, faculty member, or administrator.

Michigan State University’s College of Engineering welcomed 14 faculty members to its world-class academic team in Fall 2025. Interim Dean of Engineering John Papapolymerou said these additions will help the college successfully support a growing student body and expand research and innovation that matters to Michigan communities and beyond.

With cases on the rise, researchers are aiming to develop a “one-two punch” vaccine strategy against pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough. This work could ultimately help reduce transmission of the disease and combat the threat of resistant bacteria mutating into stronger, more lethal “superbugs.”

Cancer fighters know that losing their hair is often part of the battle, but Michigan State University researchers have developed a shampoo-like gel that has been studied in animal models and could protect hair from falling out during chemotherapy treatment.

One of Michigan State University’s most significant medical breakthroughs happened somewhat by chance when researchers discovered the cancer-fighting properties of platinum in 1965. This led to the breakthrough use of cisplatin, one of the world’s most widely used cancer-fighting drugs that continues to change lives to this day.

The Michigan State University Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) welcomed Cheri Deng as its new department chairperson and the Tom and Lupe Izzo Endowed Professor of Biomedical Engineering on July 1.

In today’s job market, computation skills are vital for practice-ready engineers. So, Michigan State University’s (MSU) College of Engineering held a workshop to help faculty across the college become more familiar with computational tools and ways to incorporate them into student learning experiences.

The 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition helped graduate students in the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Engineering cultivate their presentation and communication skills. The annual contest was part of this year’s Engineering Graduate Research Symposium, which was held on May 8 in the Engineering Building.

Seventeen College of Engineering students at Michigan State University received University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) awards at a ceremony held on April 21 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center.