University of Pittsburgh
School of Engineering - Department of Bioengineering
E-Newsletter : Spring 2008
Welcome from the Chair

Harvey S. BorovetzHarvey S. Borovetz

Our Spring 2008 Department of Bioengineering E-newsletter is focusing on the celebration of our 10th Birthday this past fall during Homecoming 2007. My message is adapted from my "welcome note" included in our 10th Birthday Brochure.

Read more of the chairman's address.


Outstanding Alumni

Ben NovakDedication drives these two talented alumni in two very different research paths. First, learn about Ben Novak (BSBEG '04) and how he helps the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services prepare bioterrorism and emergency preparedness budgets.

Madhavan L. RaghavanNext, find out about Madhavan L. Raghavan (PhD '98) and his work aimed at better understanding intracranial/cerebral aneurysms.



Board of Visitors Outstanding Faculty Award

Each year the Swanson School Board of Visitors presents an award to the outstanding faculty person as determined by the Board of Visitors Awards Committee. For four of the past five years bioengineering faculty have been the recipients of these awards.

Read more about the award.


Electrode Evolution

Electrode EvolutionA bioengineering partnership between Mingui Sun—professor of neurological surgery, bioengineering, and electrical engineering—and his collaborator, Tracy Cui, assistant professor of bioengineering, brought the traditional electrode into the 21st century.

Read more about their collaboration.

Welcome! New Faculty

The Department of Bioengineering would like to take a moment to welcome new faculty members, Dr. Steven Abramowitch PhD and Dr. John F. Patzer PhD.

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