Welcome to the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh. Since our founding in 1998, the department has grown into one of the leading bioengineering programs in the country - driven by close partnerships with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, the School of Medicine, and neighboring Carnegie Mellon University.
Our faculty and students work at the intersection of engineering, biology, and medicine, with active research spanning tissue engineering, biomechanics, neural engineering, medical devices, and regenerative medicine. These collaborations give our students access to clinical environments, shared laboratories, and interdisciplinary teams that are difficult to find elsewhere.
At the undergraduate level, our program emphasizes hands-on design, co-op experiences, and early exposure to research. At the graduate level, our PhD students consistently earn competitive external fellowships, and our translational research has led to patents, startup ventures, and direct clinical impact.
Whether you are a prospective student, a potential collaborator, or an alumnus, I invite you to explore our department and see what our community is building.
Sincerely,
Sanjeev G. Shroff, PhD
Distinguished Professor and McGinnis Chair in Bioengineering