New Technology Protects Authenticity of Engineered Cell Lines
A team of University of Texas at Dallas researchers has developed a first-of-its-kind method to create a unique identifier for each copy of a cell line to allow users to verify its authenticity and protect the manufacturer’s intellectual property (IP). Read More
Sweat Sensor Makes Big Strides in Detecting Infection Indicators
University of Texas at Dallas bioengineers in collaboration with EnLiSense LLC have designed a wearable sensor that can detect two key biomarkers of infection in human sweat, a significant step toward early warnings of infections such as COVID-19 and influenza. Read More
Bioengineering Professor Elected to AIMBE College of Fellows
Dr. Shalini Prasad was elected a fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) for her pioneering contributions in developing sweat wearables for tracking and management of chronic diseases and for prognostic monitoring in pandemics. Read More
UTD Bioengineer’s Rare Cancer Inspires Common Research Mission
Dr. Heather Hayenga turned her research focus toward solving the genetic engineering puzzle behind her rare form of cancer and enlisted her colleagues to help. Read More
Baxter Honoree Found Early Inspiration To Improve Lives, Innovate
Badrinath Jagannath PhD’21 received a Baxter Young Investigator Award for his work to develop a biosensor for early detection of infectious diseases. Read More
UTD, UT Southwestern Break Ground on TI Bioengineering Building
Construction has begun for a new building that will catalyze a unique partnership between UT Southwestern Medical Center and The University of Texas at Dallas, bringing their biomedical engineering programs together to foster innovative solutions for unmet medical needs. Read More
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The Bioengineering Difference
Academics
With access to advanced technology, highly trained engineers, and clinicians and practitioners in the field; we provide a unique environment that cultivates creativity. Learn More
Faculty
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Facilities
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Research
Our bioengineers work at the intersection of engineering and the life sciences, developing new technologies that improve people’s health and well-being. Learn More
Our Approach
The Bioengineering Department at UT Dallas offers an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering and graduate degrees in biomedical engineering as part of collaboration with The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
At a Glance
93 Peer Reviewed Publications
(Journal articles, book chapters and editorials)
3 Research Assistants Supported per faculty member on average
6 PhD & 29 MS degrees awarded in 2020
21% Grant Hit Rate
$14.7M In research expenditures
$6.4M+ awarded in grant funding
68+ grant proposals submitted totaling requests over $55M
#3 ranked Biomedical Engineering program among TX public universities
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