Connect with Pitt Bioengineering at BMES 2026!

We’ll be at Booth #511 during exhibit hours from Wednesday evening to Saturday afternoon. Stop by to learn more about our graduate programs, network with faculty, graduate students and staff to learn more about Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh! 

About Us

We have more than 100 primary and secondary faculty members, providing a wide range of research opportunities. Most of our graduate students work in teams that include both clinicians and engineers providing a rich educational experience. Our graduate programs include:

  • PhD in Bioengineering (including joint DPT/PhD and MD/PhD options)
  • Research MS
  • Professional (Non-Thesis) MS in Medical Product Engineering
  • Professional (Non-Thesis) MS in Bioengineering

Register now for a Virtual Open House

Learn directly from faculty and leadership about our MS and PhD programs in Bioengineering — admissions, funding, research tracks, and more.

Who’s Who at BMES 2026?

2026 Presentation Schedule

Catch our faculty, postdocs, and graduate students presenting their latest research throughout the conference!

NSF GRFP Info Session

Thinking About Funding Your Graduate Studies?

Sophomores and Juniors: Curious about applying for external funding for grad school? This amazing program can give you recognition and the freedom to pursue your dream research! But applications are due early in your senior year, and students who start thinking about this early are at an advantage. Join Kurt Beschorner, Associate Chair for Graduate Education in the Department of Bioengineering, for a conversation on applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).

Friday, October 23, 12:00–1:00 PM
Latitude and Longitude Restaurant, Orlando World Center Marriott

BMES Robert A. Pritzker Distinguished Lectureship

The BMES Robert A. Pritzker Distinguished Lectureship Award was founded in 1991 to recognize biomedical engineering achievement. Each year, the Society bestows this prestigious award to individuals who have demonstrated impactful leadership and accomplishments in biomedical engineering science and practice. Join us for this year’s award lecture featuring William Wagner, Ph.D, Berenfield Endowed Chair of Bioengineering and Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering, Surgery, and Chemical Engineering. 

Thursday, October 22, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM