
Rice University Bioengineering
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The Department of Bioengineering at Rice University is building interdisciplinary partnerships to solve global health care problems.
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We’re excited to welcome Dr. YongTae Kim from Georgia Tech to our Bioengineering Colloquia Series! Join us to explore how his work on “Advancing Drug Development with Microphysiological Systems and Scalable Nanoparticle Manufacturing” is making a real impact.



Congratulations to Rice University Bioengineering faculty member and Rice Neuroengineering Initiative researcher Jerzy Szablowski, who was named the first recipient of The Dr. Joe G. Hollyfield New Investigator Award for Macular Degeneration Research by BrightFocus Foundation. An outstanding recognition of his work!


We’re honored to be ranked #10 in the nation in U.S. News & World Report' latest grad rankings! Proud to be part of Rice Engineering and Computing, where excellence spans across top-ranked programs.


Undergraduates Emmie Casey and Tomi Kuye have developed an affordable, wearable glove to reduce Parkinson’s symptoms through fingertip stimulation. Created at OEDK-Rice University and inspired by Stanford research, they aim to make the low-cost, noninvasive device globally accessible.


Proud to host the Health Innovations in the Rice-TMC Ecosystem Symposium! Leaders from Rice University and Texas Medical Center came together for two days of groundbreaking research, tech, and collaboration, driving the future of healthcare. #michaelking #amydittmar #reginalddesroches


Congratulations to our Dr. Sabia Abidi on receiving the Award for Excellence in Teaching from Rice Engineering and Computing! Dr. Abidi is not only an outstanding educator but also a dedicated researcher and mentor. Her dedication to innovative, student-centered education is inspiring.


We're proud to share that Dr. Kevin McHugh has received the Teaching & Research Excellence by Tenure Track Faculty Award from Rice Engineering and Computing! His groundbreaking work in drug delivery, cancer immunotherapy, and tissue engineering is driving biomedical innovation.


As Rice University prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 this week, we’re highlighting exceptional seniors making their mark. Meet Sophianne Loh, a bioengineering major whose passion and purpose are paving the way for a bright future. Watch: news.rice.edu/news/2025/seni…

What a great day celebrating the opening of our new labs Biotech Launch Pad RBL LLC! Amazing talks by Bob Langer and Bob Ruffolo! Rice University bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…



Congratulations to Dr. Antonios Mikos of Rice University on his election as a Member of the European Academy of Sciences! This prestigious honor is a powerful testament to the groundbreaking work of the Mikos Lab.


We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Kevin McHugh has been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in Bioengineering at Rice University! His work in drug delivery and cancer immunotherapy is transforming medicine. Congrats, Dr. McHugh!


🎉 Lydia Kavraki is named University Professor, the highest faculty distinction at Rice University. In 112 years, she is only the 11th person and 3rd woman to earn this title. Congrats! 🔗 news.rice.edu/news/2025/lydi… Rice Computer Science Rice Electrical & Computer Engineering RICE BIOENGINEERING Rice University Mechanical Engineering #SolvingforGreaterGood




Congratulations to Jerzy Szablowski, assistant professor of bioengineering at Rice University, for receiving the inaugural Dr. Joe G. Hollyfield New Investigator Award for Macular Degeneration Research from BrightFocus Foundation! Learn more: engineering.rice.edu/news/szablowsk…

Congrats to Jessica Butts, Rice University Bioengineering faculty and Rice Neuroengineering Initiative lab, on the new review in Development! It highlights the critical role of Notch signaling in neurogenesis—great work advancing our understanding of brain development.

Meet Team AnchorCat — Rice University students rethinking cardiac care! Their device helps streamline heart procedures by stabilizing intracardiac imaging. They won 3rd place at the Huff OEDK Showcase! Read more: bit.ly/3ZiWpBD