Former Bioengineering Postdoc Elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Changfu Wu, former postdoctoral scholar at the Swanson School of Engineering Department of Bioengineering’s Musculoskeletal Research Center (MSRC), has been elected into the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Class of 2025. Wu was recognized by the NAE for propelling the United States to a position of global leadership in early patient access to cutting-edge cardiovascular devices. 

“I was exposed to world-class biomedical research under Dr. Savio Woo’s mentorship at the MSRC that truly opened my eyes to the field of biomedical engineering, which laid the foundation for the job I am doing today.” Wu said. “To all current Pitt Bioengineering students, you are truly fortunate to be part of a top-notch program, and the education you are receiving today will equip you for your future life journey.”

Wu is currently a Senior Biomedical Research and Biomedical Product Assessment Service Expert in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Wu will be formally inducted to the academy during the NAE Annual Meeting on October 5, 2025.