Fischell, Robert E.
Professor of Practice
Fischell Department of Bioengineering
Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices
Mechanical Engineering
Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices
Mechanical Engineering
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Jewell, Bromberg Receive Award from Breakthrough T1D to Develop and Test a New Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
University of Maryland researchers Christopher Jewell and Jonathan Bromberg received funding from Breakthrough T1D to further develop and test a new immunotherapy for T1D.Expanded Third Annual Maryland MedTech Summit Draws 400+ Attendees, Spurs State Proclamation
The third annual Maryland MedTech Summit, held on March 24, 2026, at the University of Maryland, attracted over 400 attendees from across the DMV region, and delegations from Canada and Japan.BIOE Researchers Publish Study Advancing Probiotic Vesicle Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Associate Professor Steven Jay and Nicholas Pirolli report new findings that move bacterial vesicle therapies closer to clinical use.Cholesterol Found to Play Key Role in Protecting the Blood-Brain Barrier
Clyne Lab uncovers how cholesterol helps maintain the brain’s protective barrier.Jewell Research Lab’s Novel Autoimmune Disease Research Published in Three Top Journals
The Jewell Research Lab, was recently published in three top journals: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Cell Press Molecular Therapy, and Biomaterials.White Appointed Associate Chair for Graduate Studies and Director of Graduate Programs
BIOE faculty member aims to strengthen research excellence, student support, and purpose-driven scholarship in graduate education.Stroka Appointed Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies and Director of Undergraduate Programs
BIOE faculty member focuses on community, innovation, and lifelong learning in undergraduate education.Maryland Engineers Recognized with Faculty Honors
Annual Convocation event celebrates academic and service excellence and achievement.Sprayable Hydrogel Shows Promise for Overcoming Drug Delivery Challenges
UMD Researchers Featured Front Cover on Biomaterials Science for Advances in Drug DeliveryBIOE Announces 2025 Fischell Fellows at EPIC Retreat
Two BIOE Ph.D. students were named Fischell Fellows at the eighth annual EPIC Retreat.A Force for Good: Remembering Herbert Rabin
Sharing News of Herbert Rabin's Passing.Scarcelli Promoted to Full Professor, Appointed CTEM Co-Director and Named St. John Professor
Scarcelli helps lead cross-campus clinical and bioengineering collaboration.Fischell Institute Hosts Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary
”Maryland’s life sciences and biotech assets are unparalleled, and Maryland is committed to supporting this industry,” said Secretary Coker. “This visit acknowledges that the Fischell Institute team is not only doing critical work, but that their voices are being heard.”BIOE Students Earn Top Honors for Health Innovation at 2025 Capstone Expo
BIOE and BCE students showcased innovative health tech solutions at the 2025 Capstone Design Expo.BIOE Ph.D. Graduate Secures TEDCO Funding to Advance Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapeutics
Recent BIOE Ph.D. graduate Nicholas Pirolli advances IBD therapy with TEDCO Maryland Innovation funding.Fischell Institute co-hosts inaugural Maryland MedTech Week, encourages cross-sector collaboration
The inaugural Maryland MedTech Week, held from April 7 to 10, 2025, featured a series of events designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth within the MedTech community in the DMV region and beyond.UMD Bioengineering Graduate Program Holds #12th Public National Ranking
BIOE maintains top-30 ranking, reflecting continued excellence in research, education, and innovation.FSU undergraduates visit the University of Maryland, learn about engineering graduate programs
Undergraduate students from Florida State University visited the University of Maryland on Monday, March 10, 2025, to explore graduate programs in the A. James Clark School of Engineering.Taiwanese Embassy visits the University of Maryland, tours Fischell Institute
The visit was an effort to connect the university’s biotechnology and advanced manufacturing personnel with Taiwanee representatives in the hopes of future collaborations.Trio of Terps inducted into Innovation Hall of Fame
Launched in 1985, IHOF recognizes metamorphic innovations achieved by UMD alums, faculty, and members of the UMD community.Clark School LGBTQ+ liaison Ambi Narula awarded Luke S. Jensen Endowed Scholarship
Presented by the LGBTQ+ Equity Center, the scholarship recognizes undergraduate and graduate students committed to advancing civil rights for and preventing discrimination against LGBTQ+ individualsJenna Mueller Receives 2025 SPIE Early Career Achievement Award
Along with 20 recipients, BIOE Assistant Professor earns Early Career Award.Advancing Rapid Protein Analysis with Electronic Sensing
UMD researchers develop an innovative method to analyze protein structures quickly and cost-effectively.Fischell Institute Advances Surgical Innovation for LMICs
The KeyScope is a low-cost, durable, and reusable laparoscopic system designed for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).Twelve University of Maryland Faculty Affiliate With MATRIX Lab
Group will expand current work on autonomous systems researchState-of-the-Art 3D Nanoprinter Now at UMD
The $650,000 3D printer housed in Prof. Ryan Sochol’s Laboratory is the only system of its kind within 400 miles of UMD.Brick by Brick: The Clark School Celebrates LGBTQ+ Engineers
At Maryland Engineering, we celebrate the array of experiences, stories, and contributions among our community of innovators.Sueños Sin Fronteras: The Clark School Celebrates Latine Engineers
At Maryland Engineering, we recognize and celebrate the diversity of stories and contributions among our students, faculty, staff, and alums.Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices invests $200K in the future of biomedical devices, cultivating up-and-coming investigators and immersing them in successful multidisciplinary teams
Designed to bolster young, postdoctoral researchers by pairing them with existing, proven research teams, the fellowship aims to propel the careers of awardees, enabling them to apply for additional grants or faculty positions in the future.Kuo Receives TERMIS-AM Education, Training, and Outreach Award
Associate Professor Catherine K. Kuo Receives TERMIS-AM 2024 Education, Training, and Outreach AwardMaryland Engineers Recognized with UMD Faculty Honors
Six Clark School faculty members are among the university's 2024 convocation honorees.New features on ingestible capsule will deliver targeted drugs to better treat IBD, Crohn’s disease
Latest iteration of medical device features dissolving microneedles for drug delivery; external magnetic controlMaryland Academy of Sciences Names Hannah Zierden Outstanding Young Engineer
The assistant professor was recognized for her advances in nanotechnologies for women’s health at a ceremony held Wednesday in Baltimore.A Ventilation Coach for Opioid Overdose Bystanders Takes Top Prize at Inaugural Capstone Design Expo
More than 500 Clark School Seniors Showcase Engineering Solutions to Real-World ProblemsCelebrating Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Engineers
The impact made by APIDA engineers—at the Clark School, and on our country and world—improves our community and field in numerous and significant ways.Four BIOE Terps Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Two seniors and two alumni were selected for this prestigious fellowship.Bill Bentley Awarded AIMBE's Professional Impact Award in Mentoring
Bentley was nominated for this award by AIMBE Fellow and Fischell Department of Bioengineering Chair (BIOE) John FisherCreating the “Internet of Life”
UMD researchers publish new findings in their research to connect biological and electronic systems.Catherine K. Kuo Named President-Elect of TERMIS Americas Chapter
Kuo is a long-time member of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society.Xiaoming He Elected to European Academy of Sciences and Arts
BIOE Professor Shawn He was elected to the EASA, recognized for the value of his research, innovation, and impact on a global scale.Six Clark School Faculty Receive 2024 DURIP Awards
DURIP awards support university research in technical areas of interest to the Department of Defense.Wang Develops New Battery Technology That Could Lead to Safer, High-Energy Electric Vehicles
Researchers Develop Way to Prevent Damage That Plagues Next-Generation Lithium BatteriesAlumnus Receives National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Biden recognizes Jeong H. Kim for advances in broadband optical systems, data communications, wireless.A 6-Step Roadmap to Expanding Faculty Hiring in STEM
Two BIOE professors help author a roadmap to expanding faculty hiring in STEM.24 Teams Present at BIOE Capstone Competition Including First BCE Students
On May 8, 2023, 24 teams presented novel designs at the BIOE Capstone Design Competition.Strategic Planning: Developing Our Vision For Our Future
Through our strategic planning process, we will sharpen our focus, communicate our “why,” and develop a clear vision for 2030.Two UMD Bioengineering Majors Named 2023 Goldwater Scholars
UMD’s 49 scholarships in the past 15 years rank No. 1 in the nation.A New Antimicrobial Cotton Textile with Cu ions in Nanofibers
New Research Published in NatureMaryland Engineers Wachsman, Zhao elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
Eric Wachsman and Ji-Cheng “JC” Zhao have been named to the National Academy of Inventors’ (NAI) Class of 2022 Fellows, joining the ranks of some of the nation’s most prestigious and creative academic inventors.Dropping an anchor for better GI tract disease treatment
UMD's new spring actuator, microneedle innovations bring therapeutic ingestible capsules for GI tract diseases closer to reality.Cancer in the Crosshairs
UMD bioengineers aim to shape the future of cancer vaccine technology by tuning the body’s immune response.The Future of Biohybrid Devices
Fischell Institute researchers awarded $1.5M NSF grant to bridge gap between electronics, biologyJewell Named Associate Editor of Regenerative Medicine
Bioengineering Professor named to Nature Portfolio Journal editorial board.Developing a Therapeutic to Treat Injured Tendons
Prof. Kuo is leading an effort to develop first-of-kind therapeutics to repair injured or weakened tendons.UMD Bioengineers Awarded $1M Moore Foundation Grant to Advance Bioelectronic Technology
Researchers use redox to drive two-way communication between electronics and biological systems.