The Biomedical Engineering Department formally began in 2005 and evolved from a previous specialization in Biomedical Engineering in the General Engineering Program which had operated for about 15 years. The logical transition from a specialization occurred when compelling interest from our industrial partners, the increased job opportunities, and student demand combined with the needs of the CSU to develop new multidisciplinary programs to increase growth.
The philosophy of the BMED program is to provide an undergraduate degree that is largely a general approach to biomedical engineering, emphasizing hands-on learning experiences and core competencies that can serve a wide variety of industries.
Modified from bmed.calpoly.edu
Senior Projects from 2023
SeaSpine Force Limiting Handle With Replaceable Components, Natalie Adamson, Anna Burke, and Megan Phillips
Postpartum Hemorrhage Detection Device, Kaitlyn Bailey, Adrian Diaz, and Alcides Caballero
Reservoir System for Tissue-on-a-Chip, Olivia Corvelli, Kyle Cekada, and Ryan Adams
Analytical Methods for Determining Connectivity Leakage in Collaboration With Meissner Filtration Products, Ennis Cuhadaroglu, Finn McCarthy, and Alvin Ng
Bruxism Biofeedback Device, Claire A. Dossey, Errin S. Abasolo, and Isabelle A. Starr
Biomaterials Redesign of Microvascular Anastomotic Coupler, Nick Glatter, Sophie Jackson, and Samuel Leingang
The Influence of Myoblast Implantation on Arteriogenesis in Mice with Diet-Induced Obesity, Rayana Gutierrez
Release, Retraction, and Protection Instrumentation: Designed for Spinal Interbody Fusion Surgeries (P/TLIF, TFAR), Rayana Gutierrez, Pearse Lipscomb, and Troy Cristobal
Gait Analysis Device for Elderly Fall Prediction, Ryan Hahn, Claudia Miller, and Evan Yakligian
Programmable Vibration Table Retrofit with Eagle Medical, JONATHAN ILAGAN, Madhav Asok, and Max Lewter
Incorporating Antibodies into Reagent Pencils for Lateral Flow Assays, Ashley A. Kotowske, Emily Qi, and Lucas A. Lacambra
Dysmenorrhea Relief Device, McKinna P. Lee, Analyssa P. Torres, and Noor Mahmoud
Localizing 3D Data From 2D Fluoroscopy X-Rays, Harry Antonio Montoya, Kyle Ken Terao, and Wyatt Nolan Hess
Mammalian Uterine Monitoring Smart Intrauterine Device (MUM sIUD), Alexandra Ogar and Ethan Wagner
Rotator Cuff Injury Diagnostic Sensor, William Szymanski, Daniel Nordstrom, Paradee Cuellar, and Eric Lynch
Inguinal Wound Vacuum Dressing, Marissa VanDeVeer, Daniel Dominguez, and Josh Dillman
Hypoxic Incubator Control System, Marina Zellers, Jennifer Rojas, and Derek Tran
Senior Projects from 2022
Impact of Sex on Proliferation and Maturation of Primary Isolated Myoblasts, Elsa M. Bean
Live Cell Imaging Gas Control, Elsa M. Bean, Brady C. Berg, and Abby A. Jens
Minivette Integrated Sample Prep Funnel for Cepheid Cartridges, Hanna N. Blumer, Sophia Arias, Camille Porciuncula, and Ben Runkle
Live Cell Imaging Heated Stage, Kerri Byrne, Anna Frauenheim, and Simon Park
Self-Balancing Bicycle Device, Charles Cole, Raffy Lorenzo, and Neil Boyal
Walking and Wheeling, Alexander J. Elliott and Georgetta L. Magnus
Wearable Spinal Cord Stimulator: Transcutaneous Delivery of Electrical Impulses for Chronic Lower Back Pain, Abby Mae Gilstrap, Emma Katharina Jacobs, Jonathan Michael Campas, and Sydney Michelle Moore
Rod Bend Approximator for Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Amanda Hansell, Anise Ghandchi, and Shervin Moghimi