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Welcome to Lehigh's Department of Bioengineering!

At Lehigh, we believe that the greatest potential for innovation occurs at the boundaries between strong disciplines. At the core of Lehigh’s Department of Bioengineering are pillars of recognized strengths in bioscience, systems, mechanics, materials and computer science, and our Department upholds a strong tradition of interdisciplinary thinking as our faculty and students work closely with peers from around the world to develop breakthrough innovations and technologies focused on alleviating problems related to human health.

Our research areas span key areas such as biocomputation and modeling, diagnostics, sensors and devices, and materials and therapies, and the outcomes of our faculty-led efforts are contributing to advances in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, the development of platforms for the early detection of disease and precision diagnostics, and the design of novel biological pharmaceuticals and nanomedicine, biosensors and medical devices. | MORE >>

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Read the Lehigh Bioengineering 2024-25 Newsletter

  • BioE Graduate Research:
    • Exploring the Intersection of Machine Learning and Patient Care
    • Improving Dysphagia Treatment Options with Flexible Electroceutical Electrodes
    • Functionalizing Solvent-Cast Membranes for Artificial Corneal Replacement
  • Good Nanomedicine: Transforming the Treatment of Aortic Aneurysms
  • Tackling Sex-Disparities in Aneurysm Treatment
  • A Passionate Mission: Uterine Tissue Engineering
  • An Industry-Centric Approach to Graduate Education
    • Training for Success
    • Teaming Up For Impact: New 3-course Interdisciplinary Offering on Medical Device Development
  • 2024 Spotlight: Faculty awards, Recent Publications, Media Mentions, Graduate Student News, Alumni Updates, and Student Succes

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Apply now: Open-Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Assistive Technology for Disabilities
The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Science at Lehigh University invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position in the area of Assistive Technology for Disabilities with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion @BioE
Lehigh Bioengineering is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racist action in our department, college, university, and beyond. | READ MORE >>

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