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USC Unveils Joint Biomedical Engineering Department Bridging Medicine, Engineering, and Imaging
USC's medical and engineering schools launch a joint biomedical engineering department to accelerate interdisciplinary research and innovation, including imaging and AI.
Key Details
- 1The Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering becomes a joint department of USC's Keck School of Medicine and Viterbi School of Engineering.
- 2The new structure aims to boost innovation in imaging science, AI, neuroengineering, medical devices, and more.
- 3USC teams have produced the world's first FDA-approved artificial retina and significant advances in neuroengineering and cancer therapy.
- 4Shared facilities and leadership across both schools will enable expanded collaborative research and education.
- 5Integration aligns with broader strategic priorities in health technology and advanced computing at USC.
Why It Matters
This move formalizes and amplifies the integration of engineering and medical expertise, including imaging science and AI, fostering innovation pipelines directly relevant to radiology, imaging AI, and related translational research fields.
Source
EurekAlert
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