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Driver monitoring technologies could address one of the biggest traffic safety issues, experts say , articleVirginia Tech transportation safety experts Miguel Perez and Naomi Dunn share the pros and cons of biometric monitoring systems and how they could prevent impaired driving fatalities.
Date: Jul 06, 2026 - -
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New May Family Foundation Fellowship Challenge expands support for engineering graduate students , articleThe student‑centered challenge aims to accelerate the creation of endowed graduate fellowships that will strengthen the university's research enterprise and help recruit talented graduate students. It was initiated by a $1 million commitment from the May family.
Date: Jun 30, 2026 - -
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Graduate students upgrade EMT training program for Alexandria Fire Department , articleStudents use artificial intelligence to animate a 3D patient avatar as part of the part of a project-based learning initiative at the Institute for Advanced Computing.
Date: Jun 23, 2026 - -
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Eli Vlaisavljevich awarded the Bill and Lavinia Hall Faculty Fellowship , articleVlaisavljevich's research to develop novel treatments for liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, uterine fibroids, soft tissue sarcoma, osteosarcoma, and other applications has obtained more than $25 million in external grants.
Date: Jun 18, 2026 - -
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Researchers test noninvasive cancer treatment to trigger body's immune defenses , articleImmunotherapy combined with histotripsy may offer new hope for both dogs and people with osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer.
Date: May 28, 2026 - -
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Three recent graduates receive National Science Foundation fellowships , articleBrock Duma '26, Lillian Fantuzzo '26, and Cassandra Freedlander '26 earned the awards after years of student research experience in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Date: May 26, 2026 - -
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New kidney stone treatment powered by biomedical engineering research receives FDA approval , articleThe medical device developed by Adam Maxwell, research associate professor of biomedical engineering, uses sound waves to break up kidney stones more safely and effectively than traditional methods.
Date: May 25, 2026 - -
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"Lived experience" in neurorehabilitation , videoThe course, perspectives in neurorehabilitation by Netta Gurari, engages students with individuals who have a brain injury, their care partners, and healthcare professionals to understand the complex medical, emotional, and societal challenges involved. With funding from the Dana Foundation, the course empowers students to pursue careers that integrate technical skills with human-centered design and care.
Date: May 20, 2026 - -
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Catching concussions behind the plate , videoSteve Rowson, professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the director of the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab, is the featured speaker at the recent Tech on Tap at Academic Building One in Alexandria. Rowson shares his research into catcher's helmets, why they may not be effective in preventing concussions, and how a new design could be more effective in keeping players safe.
Date: May 07, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Cole Stelter aims to engineer better human health , articleAfter graduating in three years, the Outstanding Senior in Biomedical Engineering plans to stay at Virginia Tech to earn a master's degree and continue doing research.
Date: May 06, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Morgan Heberley finds purpose through patient care and community , articleClass of 2026 graduation profile for Morgan Heberley
Date: May 02, 2026 - -
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College of Engineering recognizes 2026 Torgersen Graduate Student Research Excellence Award winners , articleFour master's and four Ph.D. students received the awards, which are given to students whose research makes significant contributions to their fields.
Date: May 01, 2026 - -
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Engineering students design adaptive swim goggles for community member with brain injury , videoSenior Biomedical Engineering students are working with Assistant Professor Netta Gurari to develop swimming goggles for Steven Nape. Nape's love of swimming has been hindered due to his brain injury, causing too many stimuli with his vision when he swims. Audio Described Video Available: https://pro.smartplayer.video/play.php?vid=be77546f-7802-49a9-a09f-06a5e3532628
Date: Apr 09, 2026 - -
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Medical Student Collaborates with Biomedical Engineers to Create a Device That Helps Cancer Patients , videoDuring her four years at VTCSOM, Jenia Molotkova worked with Biomedical Engineering students at Virginia Tech to clinically test a device they created called the Lymphavibe. This device helps cancer patients treat swollen and painful upper extremities at home, allowing them to do everyday tasks with less pain. Jenia was awarded a 2026 Medical Student Research Symposium Letter of Distinction for her research.
Date: Mar 25, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Adam Maxwell talks about a new way to treat kidney stones , articleLithotripsy is a new a medical procedure to break apart kidney stones, and Maxwell’s research team just received FDA approval for it. He explained the most common techniques used to treat kidney stones and their challenges and introduces the harmonic ultrasound technique he and his colleagues have pioneered.
Date: Mar 09, 2026 - -
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Whole Health consortium advances mental, rural, and technology research , articleSix teams received funding to accelerate innovative, community-engaged research in mental health, rural health, and technology.
Date: Mar 06, 2026 - -
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National Academy of Inventors names 12 faculty members as senior members , articleThe National Academy of Inventors currently counts 945 senior members who collectively hold more than 11,000 U.S. patents — intellectual property that strengthens competitiveness, attracts private-sector partnership, and converts research into tangible economic and societal value.
Date: Mar 05, 2026 - -
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Heading up safety beyond helmetsDuring the last 15 years, the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has developed a reputation for keeping people safe by empowering them to select the best headgear.
Date: Mar 03, 2026 - -
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Department of Biomedical Engineering launches with new name , articleThe change from Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics reflects not only a more targeted academic focus, but a recommitment to advancing innovation and life-changing biomedical research.
Date: Feb 06, 2026 - -
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A legacy of hope: Buddha’s contribution to cancer research , articleThrough his participation, Buddha, a 7-year-old mixed breed dog, became part of the growing knowledge on histotripsy, a legacy that may help save others in the future.
Date: Jan 15, 2026 -
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