Most graduates secure employment working in the medical device/biotechnology industry. Some graduates use our "renaissance" training as a stepping stone for careers in fields such as medicine, law, healthcare management, and academics.

We invite you to browse our web pages and learn more about our programs, research and faculty. For more information about the profession of biomedical engineering, visit BMENet (http://www.bmenet.org/BMENet). It is a growing profession with a bright future.

Mission Statement

The Department of Biomedical Engineering is a dedicated team committed to the Jesuit tradition of the pursuit of truth. We develop leaders and problem solvers skilled at applying engineering, science and design principles to improve health in the service of humanity by:

• Discovering and disseminating new knowledge
• Providing excellent undergraduate and graduate education
• Promoting critical thinking and lifelong learning
• Guiding students to meaningful and ethical professional and personal lives
• Fostering interdisciplinary and collaborative research and education through academic and industrial alliances
• Continuing innovative leadership in education, research and industrial relationships
• Inspiring faculty and students to serve others
  Valuing diversity and uniqueness of the individual
  
  

  Contact Information

  Kristina M. Ropella, Ph.D.
  Professor and Chair
  Biomedical Engineering Department
  (414) 288-3375
  kris.ropella@marquette.edu

  Brigid J. Lagerman, M.S.
  Associate Chair
  Biomedical Engineering Department
  (414) 288-7856
  brigid.lagerman@marquette.edu
  
  Laura B. Lindemann, B.S.
  Assistant Chair
  Corporate Relations
  Biomedical Engineering Department
  (414) 288-5698
  laura.lindemann@marquette.edu

  Jay Goldberg, Ph.D., P.E.
  Director
  Healthcare Technologies Management Program
  jay.goldberg@marquette.edu