Welcome to the Institute of Engineering in Medicine
The Institute of Engineering in Medicine (IEM) at UC San Diego was formed in 2008 to unite outstanding faculty in engineering, medicine, pharmacy, and other departments. Interdisciplinary professionals strive to expedite new discoveries, promote research, and foster industrial partnerships to advance our understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, ophthalmological, and orthopedic injuries & diseases.
The Institute of Engineering in Medicine
- Facilitates the integration of engineering principles and novel technologies with biomedical and translational research.
- Works with departments to create programs in which student scientists can apply engineering and technology to healthcare.
- Comprises fifteen Centers and over 200 faculty from UCSD’s Schools of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Jacobs School of Engineering.
Applications for OPALS Spring 2024 are now open!
Applications for OPALS Spring 2024 are now open!
The IEM Outreach Program for Advancing Learning in STEM (OPALS) high school internship program aims to provide pre-college students with hands-on experience in STEM at UC San Diego in a research laboratory environment.
APPLY TODAY: GEMSTONES Community Engagement Award
Applications for the 2023-2024 GEMSTONES program are now open!
The Institute of Engineering in Medicine (IEM) in San Diego prioritizes community engagement, focusing on marginalized groups to address unmet health needs. The GEMSTONES Community Engagement Award funds faculty-led student teams in engineering, health, and social sciences to develop projects aligned with community-defined needs or plan research initiatives targeting specific community-identified health concerns.
Become a Sponsor of UC Bioengineering Symposium!
Become a Sponsor of the 24th Annual University of California Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium that will be held in UC San Diego on June 24 - 25, 2024.
All sponsoring companies receive:
- Recognition in opening and closing remarks, event materials and website
- A dedicated table at the Biotech Industry Lunch, if desired
- Two complimentary conference registratioins
- Materials space on the Sponsors Table and opportunity to present a research poster
- Contact list of conference attendees
- And More!
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