Engineering foundational neuroscience discoveries to improve lives

Neural Engineering

Neural Engineering RNEL

Neural Engineering Cross-Translation Program (UP NExT)

Paralysis, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, blindness, and chronic pain affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide. While the scientific expertise to address these challenges exists, progress has been limited by fragmentation across disciplines. Organized by the Department of Bioengineering, UP NExT is Pitt’s response to that gap, bringing together researchers across engineering, medicine, and the sciences to develop technologies that treat disease, restore function, and improve the lives of those affected by neurological injury.

24
Faculty
$22M+
In Annual Research Funding
5
Research Areas
1 Goal
Delivering Discoveries to Patients

News

Bioengineering Without Boundaries

Bioengineering Without Boundaries

When Mia Maksin decided to pursue a degree in bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of...

Xinyan Tracy Cui Named Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering

Xinyan Tracy Cui Named Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering

In recognition of her pioneering research, outstanding mentorship, and professional achievements, Xinyan (Tracy) Cui has...

BioE Spotlight Series: David Maestas

BioE Spotlight Series: David Maestas

David Maestas is a K99 award winning postdoctoral associate studying vascular biomechanics and repair, but he's also...

Three Bioengineering PhD Students receive NIH F31 Fellowships

Three Bioengineering PhD Students receive NIH F31 Fellowships

NIH Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31) Recipients Camila Garcia Padilla Garcia Padilla is a...

A Pittsburgh discovery about learning comes full circle

A Pittsburgh discovery about learning comes full circle

Why are some skills easier to learn than others? Aaron Batista and his team found part of the answer to this central...

Events

Nov 12

Bioengineering Master's Programs Open House

Join the Department of Bioengineering for a virtual open house to learn more about our Master's programs! Hear from Dr....

Dec 09

Bioengineering Master's Programs Open House

Join the Department of Bioengineering for a virtual open house to learn more about our Master's programs! Hear from Dr....

May 17

Bridging Species and Modalities in Intracortical Microstimulation (BRIDGE - STIM) Workshop

This workshop aims to provide a platform for leaders in experimental and computational neuroscientists studying mice,...