Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics at Virginia Tech

Thank you to everyone who attended our ‘She Talks: Stories from Women in STEM’ event at the Maroon Door! We had a great turnout for an evening of inspirational and powerful storytelling. Also, huge and heartfelt gratitude to our amazing group of speakers LaDeidra Monet Roberts Kinsley Tate, Ruth Mtuwa, Sarah Scheerer, and Kim Lester (not pictured in the group photo). You ladies are doing both ground and barrier breaking work! #biomedicalengineering #womeninstem #vtwomensmonth #hokies #virginiatech

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Please join us as we celebrate both #WomensMonth and #WomenInSTEM during our 'She Talks: Stories from Women in STEM' event, next Tuesday, March 18th at The Maroon Door. We are thrilled to announce our roster of amazing women storytellers: Jessica Gannon Kim Lester Ruth Mtuwa LaDeidra Monet Roberts Sarah Scheerer Kinsley Tate, PhD We hope to see you there! Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/eFNFAVAv #hokies #virginiatech #storytelling #biomedicalengineering

Please make plans and join us as we celebrate, She Talks: Stories from Women in STEM. We’ve crafted an event to showcase the depth of experience, variety of background, and strength of the women in the Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics department. Highlighting women in STEM, from our faculty, students, and alumni, through a series of “Ted Talk” style format, called “She Talks”. Our tellers will provide stories designed to promote, advance, and celebrate women at Virginia Tech and beyond. #hokies #virginiatech #womeninstem #research #biomedicalengineering

Congratulations to Emily Rogers on her recent award during the 2025 Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference ?? #hokies #virginiatech #orthopaedic #biomedicalengineering

Your body is 60% water, and a lot of that water is interstitial fluid – flowing in the spaces between cells ?? What’s it doing there? The answer is different if you have a brain tumor, or Alzheimer’s disease. Jenny Munson, a world leader in the study of interstitial fluid flow, explains how the movement of that fluid changes in some diseases, and how that understanding is being used to improve treatments of those conditions and others. Follow and listen to Pocket Science today ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/ew7-E6EJ

Join us in celebrating Sara Arena and Miguel Perez as they take on new roles within the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics. Sara has been named the Associate Department Head for Curriculum and Course Coordination. She will oversee our undergraduate curriculum as well as coordinating teaching plans, assignments, and GTA/UTA support for courses. Additionally, she manages our continuous improvement process and ABET accreditation efforts. Miguel has been named the Associate Department Head for Research and Graduate Studies, serving as a resource and overseeing the progress of our Masters and PhD students from recruitment through graduation. Including being a liaison between the students and department/college administration, assisting the BMES student chapter in their efforts, and ensuring our graduate curriculum evolves as needed so our graduate students are well prepared. #career #hokies #biomedicalengineering #virginiatech

What is #histotripsy? Where is histotripsy available? What are the side effects? Is it only for the liver? Can it be used in other applications? Eli Vlaisavljevich provides his expertise on the fascinating field of non-invasive cancer therapy. While bubbles, clouds, and funny looking speakers may sound imaginary, histotripsy is the real deal. By using targeted ultrasound frequencies, it provides a friendlier alternative to the traditional radiation or surgical counterparts, creating a safe, highly precise tool for treating more than just cancer. #hokies #virginiatech #cancerresearch #biomedicalengineering