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Imaging pioneer Ruikang Wang to deliver Fujimoto Lecture UW Bioengineering professor Ruikang Wang has been selected to deliver the Inaugural James G. Fujimoto Award Lectureship.

Hats off to Ruikang "Ricky" Wang on being selected to deliver the Inaugural Fujimoto Award Lecture! His groundbreaking OCTA imaging technology is preserving patients' vision & revolutionizing ophthalmology. Another well-deserved honor for our BioE faculty! #UWBioe #MedicalImaging bit.ly/4jrLEER

Jennifer Davis to present 24-25 Science in Medicine Lecture Jennifer Davis, associate professor of Bioengineering, will present as part of the 2024-25 Science in Medicine speaker series.

#UWBioE associate professor Jennifer Davis will present at the @uwmedicine.bsky.social 2024-25 Science in Medicine Lecture Series. Her talk explores fibroblast biology and its role in cardiac scarring and healing.

When: March 19, 12–1 p.m.
Where: SLU Orin Smith Auditorium & Zoom

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UW BioE faculty receive Society for Biomaterials awards Three UW BioE faculty members have been recognized by the Society for Biomaterials for their outstanding contributions in leadership, service and research.

Three faculty members from #UWBioE have been honored with Society for Biomaterials Awards:

Cole DeForest - Mid-Career Award
Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert - SFB Award for Service
Kelly Stevens's BME UNITE Future Faculty Program - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award

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Amy Orsborn named Sloan Research Fellow | UW Bioengineering Amy Orsborn, UW assistant professor in Bioengineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering, has been awarded a 2025 Sloan Research Fellowship

Congratulations to #UWBioE and @uwece.bsky.social professor Amy Orsborn on receiving a 2025 Sloan Research Fellowship! Her groundbreaking work in brain-machine interfaces aims to advance therapies for movement disorders like paralysis from spinal cord injuries and strokes. bit.ly/aosloan25

2025 UW College of Engineering Diamond Award - Gabriel López Gabriel P. López, Ph.D., member of the UW Bioengineering Advisory Board, has been honored with the 2025 UW College of Engineering Diamond Award

UW ChemE alum & #UWBioE Advisory Board member Gabriel P. López, Ph.D., who now serves as a Distinguished Professor & Interim Chair at UNM, has received the 2025 UW College of Engineering Diamond Award for his impact on health equity, biomedical engineering & sustainability. bit.ly/lopezda25

Rachel Iritani wins 2025 CNT Best Student Paper Award UW Bioengineering graduate student Rachel Iritani has been awarded the 2025 Center for Neurotechnology Best Student Paper Award for Neurotechnology Advancement.

Congrats to #UWBioE grad student Rachel Iritani on winning the 2025 Center for Neurotechnology at the University of Washington Best Student Paper Award! Her research introduces a virtual toolbox for designing neural implants, advancing neurotech & surgical planning.

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BioE Impact Report 2024 | UW Bioengineering The UW BioE impact report presents updates on achievements involving alumni, industry collaborators, colleagues, friends, professors, students and staff.

2024 was an incredible year for #UWBioE! From groundbreaking research & student achievements to faculty innovations & alumni success stories, our community truly made waves! Dive into the highlights in our '24 Impact Report! Here’s to more inspiration, innovation & impact in 2025! bit.ly/2024imprep

Eric Chudler bridges neuroscience and community through innovative learning network | UW Bioengineering Working closely with Natalie Lecher, director of the UW’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), Chudler carefully selected speakers who could effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences. “We knew this partnership would be a good fit because Eric brought access to world-class neuroscience researchers, while OLLI has long-standing relationships with older adult learners and community organizations across the state,” Lecher said.

#UWBioE Prof. Eric Chudler is bringing neuroscience education directly to older adults. The Brain Health Learning Network, supported by the Dana Foundation, delivers expert-led lectures on topics like Alzheimer’s, memory, sleep & nutrition, reaching 3k+ views since its 2023 launch. bit.ly/bhln2025

Congratulations to #UWBioE and ophthalmology Professor Ruikang (Ricky) Wang on this incredible honor!

Samson Darrah’s vision for global eye health and empowerment | From Ghana to Seattle: Samson Darrah’s vision for global eye health and empowerment UW Bioengineering

Samson Darrah, a PhD student at #UWBioE, received a 2024 Diana Award in recognition of his humanitarian efforts. As founder of iCare Network Ghana, he has helped provide eye care to nearly 4,000 individuals & menstrual health support to over 1,000 girls in underserved communities. bit.ly/darrahdiana

At #UWBioE, we are thrilled to welcome 2025! We look forward to another year of collaboration, excellence and innovation alongside our incredible community. Cheers ✨

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season from all of us at #UWBioE.

Scholar Donor Luncheon - Honoring the impact of generosity The College of Engineering recently hosted its annual Scholar Donor Celebration Luncheon to honor the achievements of students and to thank the generous donors

At the 2024 Scholar Donor Celebration Luncheon, #UWBioE students were honored alongside benefactors whose generosity empowers their education & research. Highlights included recognition of student achievements & the stories behind endowed funds that make their success possible. bit.ly/2024donorlunch