Biomedical engineering researcher aims to improve cancer treatment
December 2, 2021
Ahmet Kaynak is developing a method for cancer treatment that uses electricity to target cancer cells. Kaynak, a University of Cincinnati biomedical engineering doctoral candidate, seeks to use his research to create therapies with fewer side effects than current treatments. Kaynak’s work toward improving treatments for cancer patients took on new meaning after his young daughter became a cancer survivor. Kaynak was named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month by the College of Engineering and Applied Science.
From UC to 'Amazing Race'
August 1, 2022
Alumna Cindy Chiang Halvorsen ’04 was part of the University of Cincinnati’s inaugural biomedical engineering graduating class. After her time at UC, she parlayed her engineering problem-solving skills and experience as a student leader into a successful brand marketing career. She’s now Executive Sales Coach at Google — and was the winner of the reality show, The Amazing Race. She's also launched an Asian American women leadership initiative.
UC biomedical engineering students work on transgender health project
June 30, 2022
Biomedical engineering students at the University of Cincinnati created a product to reduce the gender dysphoria experienced by some transgender men during menstruation prior to gender-confirmation surgery.
Biomedical engineer driven to create a better life for her sister
March 29, 2023
Dominique Tanner, a biomedical engineering doctoral candidate at the University of Cincinnati, finds motivation from her sister. Diagnosed with epilepsy at just a few months old, her sister has experienced seizures all her life. Tanner became determined to learn about the condition and dedicated herself to a career in helping her sister and others like her. She is the second black woman to receive a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at UC and was named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month by the College of Engineering and Applied Science.
UC-backed, alum-founded startup featured in Business Courier
November 23, 2022
From a pool of more than 1,000 applicants nationally, a University of Cincinnati Venture Lab-backed startup was one of just six companies selected for a 12-week accelerator program.
University of Cincinnati physicians and researchers who have revolutionized health care
July 12, 2023
For decades, University of Cincinnati researchers who were also affiliated with UC Health have pioneered medical breakthroughs that have transformed the landscape of health care.
AtriCure is top co-op employer for UC biomedical engineering students
April 3, 2024
As one of the largest co-op employers in the region and a leading provider of innovative technologies for the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation and other related conditions, AtriCure, Inc. is also one of the largest co-op employers for students at the University of Cincinnati. In fact, they are the number one co-op employer for biomedical engineering students at the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Co-op is integrated into all CEAS undergraduate programs, enabling students to alternate semesters in the classroom with semesters of full-time, paid, co-op work.
UC grad’s innovative tech to manage ER wait times
June 25, 2024
When launching Teravus, a health care triage management startup, Jason Murray turned to the University of Cincinnati's Center for Entrepreneurship and the 1819 Venture Lab for guidance and funding.