As medical fields experiencing rapid, revolutionary change, biotechnology sits at the sweet spot between engineering, physical sciences and life sciences, where it can leverage cutting-edge research collaborations. Building on Cornell Engineering’s long history of innovation in working with biological systems and developing solutions for diseases such as cancer, our efforts have the potential to transform current approaches to improving human health and make a meaningful impact on people’s lives.
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3,000,000
People currently using a cardiac pacemaker, invented by Cornell engineer Wilson Greatbatch ’50.
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2022
Year a human received the first 3D-printed ear implant, thanks to a company co-founded by engineering professor Lawrence Bonassar.
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229
Miles between Cornell Engineering in Ithaca and Weill Cornell Medicine in NYC, two institutions that collaborate on research and programs.
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5
School of Biomedical Engineering professors inducted into the National Academy of Inventors, more than any other school at Cornell.
Latest News
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Cornell-developed particles supercharge cancer immunotherapy
A class of ultrasmall fluorescent core-shell silica nanoparticles developed at Cornell is showing an unexpected ability to rally the immune system against melanoma and dramatically improve the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy.
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A dose of psilocybin, a dash of rabies point to treatment for depression
An international collaboration led by Cornell researchers used a combination of psilocybin and the rabies virus to map how – and where – the psychedelic compound rewires the connections in the brain.
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Neural implant smaller than salt grain wirelessly tracks brain
Cornell researchers and collaborators have developed a neural implant so small that it can rest on a grain of salt, yet it can wirelessly transmit brain activity data in a living animal for more than a year.
Select Centers and Facilities
- Center for Life Science Ventures
- Cornell Institute for Biotechnology
- Cornell Center on the Physics of Cancer Metabolism
- Engineering Innovations in Medicine
- MSKCC-Cornell Center for Translation of Cancer Nanomedicine
- Center for Point of Care Technologies for Nutrition, Infection and Cancer for Global Health
Select Programs
- Minor
- B.S.
- M.Eng.On Campus
- M.Eng.Distance Learning
- M.S.
- Ph.D.
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Biomedical Engineering
Combines engineering with medical sciences to improve healthcare. Ideal for those driven to innovate in medical devices, diagnostics, and treatment technologies.
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Applied Physics
Combines physics and engineering to develop technologies and solve scientific problems. Ideal for those interested in bridging fundamental science with real-world applications.
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Engineering Physics
Combines engineering and physics to solve high-tech problems. Ideal for those interested in applying physics principles to developing innovative technologies.
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Chemical Engineering
Focuses on transforming raw materials into valuable products through chemical processes. Great for those interested in industries like pharmaceuticals, energy, and manufacturing.
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Materials Science and Engineering
Studies the properties of materials and their applications. Ideal for those excited about developing new materials for industries like electronics, energy, and healthcare.
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Biological and Environmental Engineering
Combines biology, engineering, and environmental science to develop sustainable solutions for global challenges like food production, clean water, and renewable energy. It’s ideal for those passionate about sustainability and innovation.
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Operations Research and Information Engineering
Optimizes complex systems using data and mathematical models. Ideal for those interested in logistics, decision-making, and improving processes.
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Systems Engineering
Focuses on designing and managing complex systems. Ideal for those interested in coordinating processes to create efficient, scalable solutions for global challenges.