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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.
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 - -
Video ItemHelmet Lab testing supports Australian athlete , video
Caleb Daniel, the North Melbourne professional AFL footballer, and the Australian-based company SWAARM visits the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab. Daniel wears soft head protection made by SWAARM when he competes, which helps reduce the impact forces that can cause concussions.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
Video ItemStudents design prosthetic foot for young swimmer , video
Biomedical engineering made swimming more joyful for an eight-year-old girl from Lynchburg, Virginia. Hadlee needed a long-lasting prosthetic foot that could move freely in the water and on the pool deck. Through in-depth testing, hands-on research, and help from an Olympic swimmer, the students from a senior design team in Virginia Tech’s Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics tackled the challenge — and developed a solution that not only advances engineering knowledge but had a powerful real-world impact on a little girl who loves everything about swimming.
Date: Nov 24, 2025 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Robin Queen talks about knee injuries and recovery , articleQueen shared insights about the common mechanisms of injury, the impact of age and gender, and the importance of recovery and prevention strategies. She also provided general advice for athletes of all ages on injury prevention and recovery.
Date: Nov 17, 2025 - -
Video ItemGlobal Impact in Virginia Tech's Helmet Lab , video
From Nerf toys to fireworks to helmet testing for equestrian and even youth hockey, a wide variety of research takes place at Virginia Tech’s Helmet Lab. Every test raises the bar for safety and the lab’s cutting-edge research is driving industry safety standards.
Date: Oct 20, 2025 - -
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Unraveling the secrets of ‘chemo brain’ , articleA new study by Jennifer Munson and Monet Roberts suggests memory problems and inability to concentrate following chemotherapy could result from poor lymphatic-system drainage in response to the cancer drugs.
Date: Oct 13, 2025 - -
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First-ever construction helmet ratings show modern designs can save lives , articleThe lab's first safety helmet rating system is based on data from worksite falls and draws a sharp distinction between traditional “hard hats,” known as Type I helmets, and Type II helmets that feature interior energy-absorbing materials.
Date: Sep 22, 2025 - -
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Predicting where a deadly brain cancer might go next , articleCancer researcher Jennifer Munson describes a novel method for identifying where glioblastoma is likely to recur based on fluid moving through and near the tumor.
Date: Sep 09, 2025 - -
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From running to research: Engineering student interns at Adidas , articleCombining a mechanical engineering major with a biomedical engineering minor, senior John Linehan used a six-month stint with Adidas in Germany to explore the biomechanics of athletic shoes.
Date: Aug 12, 2025 - -
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Visit from Malawi university leaders sparks new ideas for global collaboration , articleVirginia Tech and the Malawi University of Science and Technology are expanding a longtime partnership that connects students and researchers across engineering, medicine, public health, and design.
Date: Jun 12, 2025 - -
Video ItemNational Biomechanics Day , video
Each April, BEAM celebrates National Biomechanics Day by inviting local high school students to campus for a day filled with hands on activities highlighting all the field of biomechanics has to offer.
Date: Apr 16, 2025 - -
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What is histotripsy and how does it work? , videoOn this episode of Engineering Explained… What is histotripsy? Where is histotripsy available? What are the side effects? Is it only for the liver? Can it be used in other applications? Eli Vlaisavljevich provides his expertise on the fascinating field of non-invasive cancer therapy! While bubbles, clouds, and funny looking speakers may sound imaginary, histotripsy is the real deal. By using targeted ultrasound frequencies, it provides a friendlier alternative to the traditional radiation or surgical counterparts, creating a safe, highly precise tool for treating more than just cancer. Want to know more about what histotripsy is? See Eli's lab below: https://ultrasound-lab.beam.vt.edu/
Date: Feb 12, 2025 -
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