Transform Science Into Impact
At the heart of your work is a drive for healthcare innovation. You've set big goals, posed challenging questions, and developed ideas to revolutionize human health. We're here to support you in achieving these goals. You’ll work alongside faculty whose research spans biomedical microdevices, biomedical optics and imaging, therapeutic and diagnostic tools, tissue engineering, and computational biomechanics. By joining their labs, you’ll contribute to groundbreaking, funded research and play an active role in advancing innovation across these fields, supported by more than $1.4 million in research investment.
Kyla Covato wanted to attend a mid-size university where research opportunities were
available and she could receive mentorship from leading industry experts. Her college
search led her to the department of Biomedical Engineering at Duquesne.Engineering Student Pursues Bigger Goals in Cancer Detection
Step inside the Biomedical Engineering labs and hear directly from the students driving
discovery forward. Across four research laboratories spanning nearly 5,000 square
feet, students share their hands-on experiences working with advanced laser systems,
optical sensing and imaging technologies, and cutting-edge tools like 3D printing
for flow cytometry. From photoacoustic research and fluorescent microscopy to microfluidic
fabrication and biological sample preparation, these interviews capture what it’s
like to learn, experiment, and innovate at the bench. Our faculty members invite you to join their labs and become part of a collaborative
environment where your innovative ideas will drive meaningful progress. Together,
you will explore cutting-edge technologies, tackle complex problems and contribute
to breakthroughs that have the potential to transform healthcare and improve lives
around the world. Photoacoustic sensing, biomedical photonics, laser-tissue interactions Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering Biomedical microdevices, microsystems, nanosystems, superresolution imaging, microfabrication,
soft lithography, micropatterning Cellular bioengineering, tissue engineering, cell dynamic modeling Soft Tissue Characterization and Biomedical Optics Biomechanics, computational mechanics, fluid-structure interaction (FSI), computational
fluid dynamics Biomedical Engineering Professor Dr. Rana Zakerzadeh received a $603,000 NSF CAREER
Award for her project, "Characterization of Vocal Fold Vascular Lesions Biomechanics."
Over five years, it aims to grasp lesions' mechanics, incorporating STEM education,
outreach and support for underrepresented groups.Voices From The Lab
Research Faculty
John A. Viator, Ph.D.
Leda Klouda, Ph.D.
Melikhan Tanyeri, Ph.D.
Kimberly Williams, Ph.D.
Bin Yang, Ph.D.
Rana Zakerzadeh, Ph.D.
BME Professor Is Recognized with NSF CAREER Award