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Leading Computational Scientist and Oncology Researcher Elana Fertig, PhD, Appointed as New Director of the Institute for Genome Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

August 28, 2024

Internationally-recognized for her work in developing predictive models for drug resistance in cancer treatment

Dr. Fertig is currently a Professor of Oncology at the Johns Hopkins University with dual appointments in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. She also serves as the Co-Director of the Single Cell Consortium at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as well as the Co-Director of the Convergence Institute and the Associate Director of Quantitative Sciences at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins. Her landmark research involves using computational methods to identify biomarkers and molecular mechanisms of therapeutic resistance from a vast trove of multi-platform genomics data.

Dr. Fraser served on the search committee for the new IGS director: “With her leadership experience building a quantitative and technological oncology program at Hopkins," Dr. Fraser said. "I have no doubt that Dr. Fertig is perfectly positioned to lead IGS into the future and to new heights.”

Added Dean Gladwin: “Building on the legacy of founder Claire Fraser, PhD, the IGS is poised for even greater success by using genomic research mathematical models to enable researchers to understand the intricate interaction between genes, proteins, and environmental factors.” He is also the John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and Dean, UMSOM, and Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Maryland, Baltimore. “Dr. Fertig’s expertise, in using computational methods to blend mathematical modeling and artificial intelligence, will be an invaluable asset to IGS as faculty continue to revolutionize genomic science and apply technologies to basic science and clinical research.”

During her 16 years at Hopkins, Dr. Fertig has built a transdisciplinary lab, with researchers spanning diverse scientific backgrounds to bridge the fields of mathematical theory, software development, cancer biology, and clinical oncology, all vital to help achieve her mission: to account for the complex evolutionary processes in cancer for therapeutic selection. With over 130 research publications, she is currently principal investigator or core lead on several National Cancer Institute Consortia grants, including the Cancer Systems Biology, Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research, and Translational and Basic Science in Early Lesions Consortia, and the National Institute of Aging Mouse SenNet Consortium. She is a co-investigator on several other major grants totaling more than $30 million.

The search committee was headed by Taofeek Owonikoko, MD, PhD,   the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Professor of Oncology at UMSOM and Executive Director of the  University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) .

“In Dr. Fertig, we found the ideal visionary who will work to align IGS with the clinical and research missions of the Greenebaum Cancer Center as well with other UMSOM clinical departments to deliver cutting-edge advances in genome research and clinical genomic testing,” said Dr. Owonikoko. “Her experience in developing novel computational methods to analyze multidimensional data from advanced sequencing technology platforms will help advance our precision medicine mission that will ultimately improve treatments and outcomes for patients.”

Dr. Fertig earned a B.S. in Physics and Mathematics at Brandeis University and received her Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP). Her unique blend interpreting biological systems by integrating these high-throughput data with artificial intelligence and mathematical modeling techniques is informed by her background in applied mathematics and numerical weather prediction from her graduate training at UMCP. She was a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Oncology at Johns Hopkins University before accepting a faculty position at the university.

“I want to thank our entire search committee, led by Dr. Taofeek Owonikoko who made this recruitment come to fruition,” said Dean Gladwin. “I also want to extend my deep appreciation to Dr. Jacques Ravel for his leadership, dedication, and commitment to IGS in serving as Acting Director for more than two years.”  

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MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (full-time)

The STEM-designated Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence program prepares you to navigate uncertainties across evolving markets. Convert raw data into actionable insights, protect shareholder value by managing risk, and position your organization to leverage uncertain outcomes.

Identify, analyze, and reduce risk to improve business decision making. Build the skills to identify and quantify business problems, uncover potential approaches, and create and implement business solutions. With business analytics and risk management as the foundation of the curriculum, graduate ready to lead in volatile environments.

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Learn and quantify multiple dimensions of business problems in sectors like manufacturing, retail, transportation, finance, information technology, and health care. Uncover potential approaches to develop and deploy business solutions.

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The Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence program at Carey Business School has a curriculum that focuses on a hands-on learning experience and the practical application of theory. Hear how Carey helped Katarina Matovic-Hrnjez ’23 advance her professional career.

For more than 140 years, Johns Hopkins University research and initiatives have helped society navigate uncertain times. This legacy underpins the full-time Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. With a curriculum focused on machine learning and artificial intelligence, you will gain the AI leadership skills to make smart, informed decisions, and manage and lead businesses in the age of AI.

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Modern, interconnected global businesses need leaders like you – leaders who have the analytical capabilities to understand complex problems and their underlying causes, the necessary skills to interpret and analyze data for evidence-based decision-making in various fields, and the courage to make difficult decisions supported by data and protect more than the bottom line.

The STEM-designated full-time Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence program will train you to become a business leader ready to navigate risk and uncertainty in the workplace. Our curriculum empowers you to respond and prepare for real-world issues through the use of artificial intelligence strategies.

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Johns Hopkins welcomes third cohort of Vivien Thomas Scholars

19 scholars join jhu to begin pursuing phds as part of a $150m initiative designed to advance pathways for students from hbcus and msis in stem fields.

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Johns Hopkins University marked the arrival of its third cohort Vivien Thomas Scholars on Aug. 16, officially welcoming the 19 new PhD students during a reception at the Evergreen Museum and Library on the Homewood campus.

These scholars join a prestigious Johns Hopkins program named for one of the institution's most celebrated figures. Vivien Thomas was a Black surgical laboratory supervisor at the Johns Hopkins Hospital for nearly four decades beginning in the 1940s; he trained generations of surgeons and scientists at Hopkins and is perhaps best known for his critical contributions to a lifesaving cardiac surgical technique developed to treat "blue baby syndrome."

The Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative , inspired by his legacy, aims to create pathways for exceptional students from historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions to pursue PhDs in STEM fields at Johns Hopkins.

This year's cohort joins the 20 Vivien Thomas Scholars who arrived in the summer of 2022 and 15 who entered the program a year ago. They come to Baltimore from some of the nation's leading HBCUs and minority-serving institutions and will pursue a wide range of STEM fields at Hopkins, including immunology, biomedical engineering, psychological and brain sciences, neuroscience, mechanical engineering, and cellular and molecular medicine.

"We know how absolutely amazing each of you are, and we all are just so thrilled to have you join us for this next phase of your life journeys," Damani Piggott , VTSI's executive director and associate vice provost for graduate diversity and partnerships, said during Friday's celebration. "Thank you for entrusting that journey to us. We are here today with collective strength to travel this next phase of your journey with you, rooted in historical force and with full aspiration and boundless commitment to you along whatever road you elect to trod, to ensure that you continue to soar in your journeys ahead in all the ways that you so richly deserve."

Image caption: The arrival of the third cohort brings the total number of Vivien Thomas Scholars at Johns Hopkins University to 54.

Image credit : Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University

The Vivien Thomas Scholars program was announced in May 2021 and is backed by a $150 million gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies' Greenwood Initiative , the first-ever Bloomberg Philanthropies portfolio dedicated solely to advancing racial wealth equity.

Over six years, the initiative will grow to support 100 PhD students in JHU's more than 30 STEM programs at the schools of Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, and Public Health. Vivien Thomas Scholars receive up to six years of full tuition support, a stipend, health benefits, as well as mentorship, research, and professional development opportunities.

"The Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative does more than just deliver on our commitment to create more pathways into STEM for Black and brown scholars and support them on their academic journey. It's an investment in the future," said Garnesha Ezediaro , who leads Bloomberg Philanthropies' Greenwood Initiative. "Bloomberg Philanthropies' Greenwood Initiative, in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, has supported three cohorts of talented PhD scholars who will become leaders in their field, generating cutting-edge research, technology, and innovation. They have the potential to change the world."

Third Vivien Thomas Scholars cohort

Alexandria Falcon , Cellular and Molecular Medicine Undergraduate institution: University of California, Davis

Andrew Barber , Immunology Undergraduate institution: North Carolina Central University

Antonio Ortega , Cellular and Molecular Medicine Undergraduate institution: The University of Texas at Arlington

Chiad Onyeje , Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Danielle Wills , Immunology Undergraduate institution: Howard University

Georgina Martinez , Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology Undergraduate institution: The University of Texas at El Paso

Jared Jaroszewski , Psychological and Brain Sciences Undergraduate institution: St. Mary's University

Jasmine Terrell , Pathobiology Undergraduate institution: Howard University

Jhanay Davis , Human Genetics and Genomics Undergraduate institution: Virginia Commonwealth University

Jonathan Harpe , Neuroscience Undergraduate institution: North Carolina Central University

Justin Bromell , Immunology Undergraduate institution: Morehouse College

Luis Flores , Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Undergraduate institution: The University of Texas at San Antonio

MaKhaila Bentil , Computer Science Undergraduate institution: Virginia State University

Meucci Ilunga , Biostatistics Undergraduate institution: University of Arizona

Myles Pope , Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate institution: Howard University

Oizoshimoshiofu Dimowo , Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology Undergraduate institution: Fisk University

Salma Saenz , Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences Undergraduate institution: The University of Texas at El Paso

Viviana Smart , Cellular and Molecular Medicine Undergraduate institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Yensabro Kanashiro , Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate institution: Miami Dade College

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Applying to the Biological Engineering PhD program

Thank you for your interest in MIT BE – we want to receive your application! This page explains the application process and provides information specific to our program that you may use to strengthen your application. Our evaluation process begins with your electronic application folder and proceeds through an on-site interview.

We believe that our diverse, welcoming, and collaborative community fosters the most effective environment for training students to conduct world-class research. To maintain and further strengthen our culture, we depend on continuing to receive applications representing a broad range of academic and personal backgrounds. From 2019-2022, we invited applicants from 64 different undergraduate institutions holding and expecting bachelors degrees in many different disciplines to interview for admission. Of applicants invited to interview from 2019-2022, about 52% self-identified as female, and more than 18% self-identified as underrepresented minorities (as defined by MIT). Many students join the program immediately after completing their undergraduate studies, while others have already received advanced degrees or acquired post-baccalaureate professional experience.

The guidance below is intended to help prospective students understand the aspects of academic preparation and experience that poise applicants for success in our program and how to present this information effectively in their application materials. This guidance is not intended to describe any “ideal” application profile or minimum standards for admission (no quantitative standards exist). Every complete application received is reviewed holistically by BE faculty.

Application to MIT BE is competitive, with fewer than 10% of applicants receiving an offer to interview each year (we offer admission to the majority of interviewees). Applicants holding international undergraduate degrees may apply, and such applicants received about 3% of the interview offers made from 2019-2022. Interview offers are communicated asynchronously to applicants in January and February each year.

Evaluation of applications for PhD study in BE particularly focuses on:

• Evidence of strong academic preparation and demonstrated interest in both a quantitative discipline and a biological discipline
• Evidence of aptitude for and experience/accomplishment in scientific or engineering research
• Explanation of interest in pursuing a career that leverages PhD-level training in Biological Engineering under the guidance of MIT BE faculty advisors

Academic preparation. Success in the challenging coursework and research components of the MIT BE PhD program requires a strong academic background in both biology and quantitative engineering or science. While many successful applicants hold undergraduate engineering degrees and have completed substantial coursework in biology, there are many different ways to demonstrate the academic preparation needed. Applicants whose principal degree is quantitative, computational, engineering, or in the physical sciences can bolster their training in biology by taking core biology courses like biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology. Applicants whose principal degree is in a life science field can acquire quantitative training in courses beyond calculus, biostatistics, and programming/informatics such as differential equations, linear algebra, and advanced courses in probability, statistics, analysis, and computer science.

Understanding that every applicant’s personal and college experience is unique and that grading practices differ, BE has no minimum grade point average (GPA) requirement. We strongly consider the factors other than GPA described on this page in our admissions process. However, most applicants receiving an interview offer have a GPA in the A range (>3.6 on an A = 4.0 scale), and from 2019-2022 the median GPA of interviewees was 3.94. Many applicants with high GPAs do not receive interview invitations, and applicants with GPAs below the A range may be competitive for admission in our holistic evaluation process given other extraordinary aspects of their academic record, experiences, and achievements detailed in their application materials.

Applicant statement. This application component is a free-form opportunity to introduce yourself in writing to the admissions committee, explain your interest in Biological Engineering at MIT, and contextualize other application components including your academic record, research experience, and letters of recommendation. The admissions committee wants to hear why PhD-level training in Biological Engineering under the mentorship of MIT BE faculty is right for you, which research groups you may be interested in joining, how you have prepared to receive PhD training, and how this training may power your aspirations for the future. The MIT BE Communications Lab CommKit has additional content on writing statements of purpose . While not a particular focus of our evaluation, the statement is an opportunity to directly demonstrate your writing skills and attention to detail.

Letters of recommendation provide crucial evidence of research aptitude in successful applications. The most impactful support letters come from your faculty research supervisor(s) who know you well and have substantial experience advising PhD students. Support letters from other research supervisors, academic advisors, or course instructors may also be included. You can find general guidance (not specific to applications to study in the BE PhD program) on requesting letters of recommendation and on support letter content from the Biological Engineering Communication Lab.

To apply , go to the online application and create a user id and password. You do not need to complete the entire application in one sitting. You may begin the application, save it, and return to it at a later time using your user ID and password.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications ahead of the deadline and are responsible for ensuring that all admissions credentials are submitted on time. Your application will not be reviewed until all materials have been received. There is no separate application for financial support; all admitted applicants are offered a full support package.

The BE Department does not require the standardized Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test as part of our application process, but will consider scores if provided by the applicant.

To apply follow these steps.

1. Fill out the online application by 23:59, EST, December 15.

You will be providing the following information:

• Field(s) of interest
• Personal information/addresses
• International student data
• Three or more names and email addresses of letter writers
• Scanned copies of your College Transcripts
• For international students, scanned copies of your IELTS scores
• Academic preparation and research/work experience
• Applicant statement
• Credit card payment of $90 (Information on requesting a fee waiver is here )

2. Arrange for submission of the following (official reports only):

Scanned PDF transcripts and IELTS scores are considered unofficial documents but are sufficient for review purposes. Official documents are required before an admissions decision can be made. Please have any test scores electronically transmitted to MIT Admissions and mail official copies of your transcript(s) to:

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For international students:

IELTS scores should also be electronically sent directly to MIT.

• To register for a test, visit the IETLS website.
• IELTS does not require a code. Please write “Department of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology”. No address is required as scores are reported electronically.
• If you are an international student, you should take the IELTS test by November 15. The Department of Biological Engineering does not waive this requirement.

The IELTS is waived for applicants who are citizens of Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, or the United Kingdom, or for applicants who have or will earn a BS degree at a US university.

2025 PhD Graduate - Human Performance and Biomechanics

Job posting for 2025 phd graduate - human performance and biomechanics at johns hopkins applied physics laboratory (apl).

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Hold a Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, Engineering Science and Mechanics, or related discipline.
• Have demonstrated an ability to successfully propose work thorough formal grant writing.
• Have demonstrated an ability to effectively and rapidly publish research in order to maximize community impact.
• Have hands on experience with mechanical sensors and the data collected from them.
• Have experience with statistics and experimental matrix design.
• Have an aptitude for data processing and visualization using MATLAB.
• Have knowledge of biomechanics, anatomy, and physiology.
• Are motivated to resolve complex engineering problems as a team, discuss progress with supervisors and peers, and present results to a variety of audiences
• Are detail oriented and able to adhere to strict experimental protocols (e.g., biosafety).
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI poly security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You meet our desired qualifications for the job if you…

• Have experiencing leading biomechanics research projects and/or programs.
• Have relevant research background to main Biomechanics research aims
• Blast physics
• Ballistic modeling and materials
• Wearable sensors and musculoskeletal injury
• Electromagnetic effects on the human body
• TBI modeling
• Applied Biomimetics
• Have experience with medical imaging and analysis tools.
• Have experience with advanced human-centered signal collection, processing, and analysis.
• Have experience using advanced data regression/classification techniques (e.g. Machine Learning/ and Artificial Intelligence) to solve complex data problems.
• Have experience with implementing numerical methods and associated mechanical modeling software (e.g. FEA, CFD, rigid body dynamics).

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Master’s Program

The master’s degree program prepares students to pursue a variety of careers in research, industry, consulting, government, and more. Many of our students also continue their education through PhD or MD/PhD programs. Students are provided theoretical instruction in the traditional engineering disciplines, given exposure to specialized biomedical engineering topics, and have the opportunity to participate in research. Our program offers two paths to degree completion: course-based (one year) and thesis-based (one year of coursework plus a second year of research leading to a thesis submission).

Medical students, residents, and clinical trainees are eligible for the AI in Medicine focus area . GRE scores are not required for these candidates. Because medical trainees come from diverse educational backgrounds, the AI in Medicine curriculum provides the flexibility required to meet individualized needs.

MSE Candidate Attributes

To be considered for admission, students should hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a basic science discipline. Other exceptional students may be considered for admission, but if admitted, may be required to take a number of courses to overcome deficiencies in their curriculum. Regardless of the specific degree, the applicant should have completed a balanced program in college-level physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology; previous programming experience is also beneficial.

With each applicant, the admissions committee considers the undergraduate academic record, letters of recommendation, and overall motivation of the individual to pursue graduate studies. The average GPA of admitted students is typically 3.7 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), and research experience is an asset for selection into the thesis-track option (which takes place after a student is admitted to and enrolls in the program). All interested students are encouraged to apply.

Financial Assistance

Information on tuition, financial aid options, and living expenses are available here . Incoming students are encouraged to seek student employment opportunities to offset the cost of attendance through Student Employment Services . BME-specific TA positions, if available, are announced throughout the year to incoming and current students.

Students who opt for the second year of research may receive funding through PI support. Students are encouraged to find labs with available funding. Potential support can include additional tuition support, health insurance coverage, and stipend. Funding is never guaranteed and is fully dependent on students finding labs that are able to provide financial support. Partial tuition remission may be available for current/former Johns Hopkins students.

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Biomedical Engineering

Engineering the future of medicine.

Our Biomedical Engineering program has been setting the bar for BME education and research for more than 50 years, and we continue to lead the way through a curriculum that combines classroom instruction and hands-on research to train future leaders.  Our faculty are defining the field, forging new disciplines that have immense potential to transform human health and impact patient lives around the globe. Close partnership with clinical collaborators provides a strong foundation for translating advances to first clinical use. As an undergraduate student in our program, you’ll work with our pioneering faculty and actively contribute to our mission of scientific discovery, innovation, and translational research that improves medicine and human health at scale. Through project-based learning, research experiences, design opportunities, clinical exposure, and more, you will solve real-world engineering problems from your first day of freshman year until your graduation day. To be considered for the program, you must indicate BME as your first-choice major on your application.

CLASSES YOU MIGHT TAKE

Biochemistry and Molecular Engineering

This combined lecture and laboratory course will delve into the workings of the cell and the interactions between cells. You’ll learn about quantitative analysis of reactions between molecules then gain experimental skills in enzyme kinetics, binding (specificity and affinity), DNA analysis techniques (PCR, forensics), metabolism, membrane potentials and molecular neuroscience.

Audio Signal Processing

This course will give you a foundation in current audio and speech technologies. We’ll cover techniques for sound processing by processing and pattern recognition, acoustics, auditory perception, speech production and synthesis, speech estimation. We’ll also explore applications of speech and audio processing in human computer interfaces such as speech recognition, speaker identification, coding schemes (e.g. MP3), music analysis, and noise reduction.

Neuro Data Design I

In this year-long course, you’ll work in small teams to design, develop, and deploy a functioning tool for practicing brain scientists. The first semester will focus on scoping the tool, and determining feasibility and significance for the targeted brain science community. The second semester will focus on developing the tool, getting regular feedback, and iterating.

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Biomedical Engineering FAQs

Check here for answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you have a question that isn’t answered below, reach out to your admissions counselor directly.

Biomedical Engineering FAQ

I am interested in the biomedical engineering (bme) major. what do i need to know.

If you want to enroll in the BME major, there’s no separate application process, but you must indicate BME as your first-choice major on your application.

Students are admitted to BME based on evaluation of credentials and space available. It is possible to be admitted to the university without acceptance to the BME major. If you are accepted into the BME major, you’ll be notified at the time of decision release.

If you are admitted to the university but not to the BME major, you may select any other intended major in the Whiting School of Engineering or Krieger School of Arts & Sciences.

I applied to the BME major and was admitted to the university. Have I also been admitted to the BME major?

In your applicant portal, you’ll see your official Hopkins admissions decision. This includes your letter of acceptance to the university and a letter from the Whiting School of Engineering saying whether you were admitted specifically to the BME major.

What are my options if I wasn’t accepted into the BME major as an Early Decision applicant?

Early Decision applicants who applied but were not admitted to the BME major have two options.

The vast majority of students still choose to attend Hopkins and pursue another engineering option or a different discipline altogether. We’ll ask you to inform us of your academic interest when submitting your Reply Form, but you don’t need to select a new major at this time.

If you choose not to enroll, you’ll be released from your Early Decision agreement and will forfeit your spot in our class. You’ll still need to notify us of your decision not to enroll by the reply-by deadline.

Can I get into BME during my sophomore year?

If you’re interested in BME, we highly recommend selecting it as your first-choice major during the application process. Students are advised to enroll without the expectation of transferring into BME, as it’s a highly competitive program and transfers are rare. If spaces open in the BME major at the end of your first year, the Whiting School of Engineering will contact all first-year students about program availability and the process to apply for internal transfer.

My admission decision to the university was deferred to Regular Decision and my first-choice major is BME. Will I be considered for the program during Regular Decision? What are my chances?

During the Regular Decision process, you’ll be reviewed for admission to both the university and the BME major. Your chances for admission depend on the competitiveness of the overall and BME applicant pools.

What is the admit rate to the BME major?

Information about this past year’s admitted undergraduate class can be found on our Fast Facts page .       Our BME major is the only limited enrollment major at Hopkins with a goal of enrolling 100-120 new first-year students each year. We do not release separate acceptance rates or historical data for the BME program as they vary greatly year to year.  

Can transfer students apply to be a BME major?

Because of limited space, transfer students are unable to apply to the BME program.

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• Society of Women Engineers at Johns Hopkins University
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MSE Graduate Program

Why is the cbid program at johns hopkins university special.

Ranked as the top biomedical engineering program by the U.S. News & World Report and considered to be one of the best medical device design programs among top graduate programs, the Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design (CBID) at Johns Hopkins University offers a one-year MSE program for innovative thinkers. This intensive, non-traditional program offers plenty of hands-on experience and immersion in the healthcare field. It’s also the most expensive program for Johns Hopkins University, as more money gets spent on this program than any other. There’s no doubt that this is the ideal MSE program for engineers, medical students, and other innovative thinkers.

The Three Pillars of Our Program

The CBID program is comprised of three essential phases, each of which is designed to help students fully engage in the medical community:

Clinical Experience

Global immersion, innovative device design.

The CBID program begins with an eight-week clinical rotation at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Students will observe general surgery, neurosurgery, obstetrics/gynecology, cardiology, emergency medicine, and more to have a better understanding of what challenges are facing patients, families, and healthcare providers. This is a type of clinical experience that most other engineering programs do not provide and truly helps students understand how to identify unmet clinical needs in a real-world setting.

The CBID experience is intense, and intensely rewarding. It begins with an eight-week clinical rotation at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital. The opportunity to rotate in one of the best hospitals in the world provides students with clinical interactions that most engineering programs simply cannot offer.

By experiencing real-world experiences, students become immersed in the clinical environment of Johns Hopkins to learn the art and skill of identifying unmet clinical needs. As students rotate through multiple clinical disciplines, they become part of the team of senior clinicians, surgeons, residents, fellows, nurses, and medical technologists.

Clifford R. Weiss, MD, CBID medical director, understands and values the fresh perspective that students bring to health care. “The concept behind CBID is that the best opportunities for innovation in health care occur at the intersection of multiple disciplines. For clinicians, it is challenging to innovate because their own methods of diagnosing and treating diseases are often ingrained, the result of years of training and practice in their specialties.

In contrast, engineering students bring a fresh approach to solving clinical problems, not having been ‘burdened’ by a traditional medical education and constrained by the limits of the current standard of care. At Hopkins, we find that blending these two groups leads to incredible opportunities for innovation: The clinician identifies unmet needs and problems, and the students work to analyze the problems and design solutions.”

During their first weeks at CBID, students also learn the process of filtering all observations to a few valid medical device ideas by assessing market size, intellectual property landscape, regulations, and competitor dynamics. CBID graduate students spend time in a variety of departments, which may include General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Urology, Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Transplant Surgery, and Emergency Medicine.

Once the clinical rotation is complete, students then embark on a month-long trip to an overseas health clinic. Destinations include Nepal, Kenya, Tanzania, India, and Indonesia. The trip provides a firsthand understanding of clinical needs in a third-world environment. Students quickly realize that complex problems require elegant solutions in areas where the power supply can be sporadic, equipment is basic, and demand for beds outpaces supply. The global health trip helps students learn about clinical needs in a third-world setting. Each student in the CBID program works on a project focused on global or low-resource healthcare systems.

This year our student teams are traveling to Uganda & India

• Uganda: Women’s Health
• Uganda: Mosquito Vector Surveillance
• India: Accessible Eye Care in Rural India

“Traveling to Nepal was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Nepal was completely and utterly different. My team, focusing on global surgery, spent much of its our time in the operating theaters interacting with surgeons, nurses, and techs. We found many different clinical needs with massive public health impact. ” – CBID student Ian Graham

“The trip offers invaluable perspective, grounding our global health initiatives in the faces of stakeholders. Personal interactions replace distant communication methods like Skype or email, revealing the true realities of healthcare on the ground. Upon our return, we prioritize areas such as managing power outages and assessing resource availability realistically, rather than through a screen. These trips infuse our work in global health with passion and purpose, forging direct connections with people and amplifying our potential for meaningful impact.”

Global immersion is particularly important to CBID Executive Director Youseph Yazdi because it helps students develop into global innovators for the entire world, not just industrialized countries. “In some of the world’s lowest resource settings, people face a poverty of information about health and proper care. That’s unacceptable when an ocean of information is as near as your mobile device. We aim to expose students to this reality and then give them the resources and mentorship to create real solutions.”

CBID student team interviewing in Uganda.

The third phase of the CBID program is developing an innovative medical device that helps fulfill an unmet clinical need. Drawing on their insight from their clinical rotations at Johns Hopkins Hospital and abroad, students decide on a project and execute it. They work in teams to develop a commercialization strategy, research about the feasibility of the product from both a technical and clinical standpoint, and discuss the product with our industry partners. In many cases, students take the product they have designed in the CBID program to launch a startup and/or prepare their medical device for commercialization.

The CBID program culminates in a Design Day showcase event where students present their projects to other students, mentors, advisors, and sponsors. It’s a day of celebrating our students’ hard work and dedication to medical innovation.

The Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design MSE program is intended for a student with an undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline and who also may have industry or research experience. The 12-month program begins at the start of summer and runs continuously through the fall and spring semesters. Students will graduate with a Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) in Bioengineering Innovation and Design degree in late May at the Homewood campus commencement.

Note: the curriculum is subject to change.

Summer Courses

EN.580.601 – Special Topics in Bioengineering Innovation and Design

EN.580.608 – Identification and Validation of Medical Device Needs

EN.580.610 – Intro to Business for Healthcare Innovation & Design

EN.580.618 – Identification and Validation of Global Health Needs

Fall Semester

EN.580.602 – Special Topics in Bioengineering Innovation and Design

EN.580.611 – Medical Device Design and Innovation

EN.580.619 – Bioengineering Innovation and Design – Global Health

EN.580.645 – Business of Healthcare Innovation & Design II

Spring Semester

EN.580.603 – Special Topics in Bioengineering Innovation & Design

EN.580.612 – Medical Device Design and Innovation

EN.580.614 – Evidence Generation for the Medical Device Innovator

EN.580.620 – Principles and Practice of Global Health Innovation and Design

The Johns Hopkins Center for Bioengineering Innovation & Design

JHU BME PHD Council

Welcome to the Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering PhD Program!

We are very happy that you have chosen to be a part of our team. This site will include everything you need to know in order to get started here. Please be sure to read through all the information very carefully. This collection of pages will help to guide you as a new student in many aspects, including recommendations on various aspects of student life.

Next Steps Before Starting at JHU

Setting up your JHED After you have informed the department about your decision to join JHU, typically by the end of June the system will allow you to set up your own account in the Johns Hopkins Enterprise Directory (JHED). This will provide you access to set up your JHU outlook email, as well as add basic information into your profile. Many of the items can only be added by JHU administrators in payroll after you matriculate. After you officially start, usually within 2-3 weeks you will be enabled to complete your account and set up other items like direct deposit.

Paperwork: You will receive a packet via email sometime near the middle of June. This packet will include forms for you to fill out, scan, and email back to the department. If you don’t get it by mid to late July, email Kay Beard ( [email protected] )­­. JHU performs a background check that is mandatory for all entering graduate students. You will receive an email to complete a criminal background investigation from Universal Background. This background check is meant to screen for serious crimes, and the Department is only informed if you fail. You are allowed to request a copy of the report for your records when you agree to the check. 

Picking a Start Date: It is strongly recommended that you start as early as possible to help get situated in your labs before classes start. The current choices are to start in mid-July or at the end of August . Your start date is the day you complete the matriculation process and begin working in your lab. These dates cannot be altered, and if you miss a start date, you may not start until the following date. While you may start earlier,   all students MUST matriculate by August and attend the School of Medicine Orientation .  You must notify Kay Beard ( [email protected] ) of your start date .

Orientation: Orientation info TBD

Figuring out Transportation: See all maps of shuttles from the East Baltimore Campus (School of Medicine) as well as the Homewood campus on the transportation tab of this site. Other modes of public transportation including the metro, which stops at the East Baltimore Campus, and the free Charm City Circulator are also featured on the transportation tab.

Deciding Where to Live: Living with other BMEs for the first year is highly suggested. It can make life easier, especially with respect to figuring out classes or labs etc. Join our Facebook group ! Couples housing (2 couples per household) is also an option for those seeking cheaper rents. Padmapper is a great housing search tool, with advanced options for neighborhoods, walking distance, etc. Zillow or Craigslist are other options. To see more on neighborhoods, see the Housing tab.

Getting Involved: The Student Affairs website is a great resource for housing, events, and campus life. The JHU Graduate Student Association (GSA) has a pretty up-to-date Facebook page with free events and such. There are also many important community outreach programs like THREAD, P-TECH. More information will be available in the Student Life section.

Biomedical Engineering Application Assistance (BMEAAP)

The BME Application Assistance Program is a student-run initiative at the Johns Hopkins University that supports prospective applicants from underrepresented backgrounds or non-traditional paths by pairing them with current graduate students to review application materials throughout the process of applying to a BME PhD program.

BMEAAP is now accepting applications! Please fill out this form at your earliest convenience to be considered;  https://forms.office.com/r/u7Zn5a4cbu

Our Mission

The bmeaap aims to encourage applications to the johns hopkins university (jhu) bme phd program from students that will help shape a respectful and diverse academic community. we do this by providing improved accessibility and guidance throughout the application process for those that may need it most. diversity of background, thought, and of life experience is essential in cultivating our vibrant scientific community at jhu bme. bmeaap will support motivated applicants who identify with groups that are historically disadvantaged, underrepresented within stem, or come from non-traditional academic backgrounds and may lack support and/or guidance in their pursuit of higher education., who is eligible to be a mentee, bmeaap is designed for prospective bme phd graduate students that may lack support in their pursuit of higher education. these students may be less likely to know how to navigate the application process; to know what graduate school application reviewers are looking for; to know how best to approach a cv or a personal statement. mentees are currently undergoing the process of applying to bme phd programs, but not exclusively to our jhu bme program.  , since there are many dimensions of diversity, mentees may be a member of an under-represented racial or ethnic group; or first-generation college students; or they may have a disability, visible or invisible. in common, these groups may have less access to resources and knowledge about graduate school., how the program works, get connected and submit application to bmeaap.

Fill out the mentee application here by November 6th, 2023. The earlier you submit an application, the better!

Send Materials

Once you have submitted an application, please send rough drafts of your application materials via email. We encourage applicants to submit materials early, as we may not be able to guarantee a mentor match late in the application season.

Once materials are submitted, our program will match you with a current student in the program to review your materials and discuss ways to improve your application! 

How to Apply

To join the program as a mentee, please fill out a short application , after which the BMEAAP board members will review. Once all materials are received and eligibility is confirmed , prospective applicants will be paired with graduate student mentor s. Submitted materials do not need to be finalized versions - and the sooner a working draft is received the more likely it is to find a suitable match for the mentee. We strongly encourage early submission of materials, even in an incomplete state. 

Applications (AND materials) to the Biomedical Engineering Application Assistance Program will be accepted from September 20th to November 10th, 2023  to allow our mentor volunteers enough time to review the prospective student’s provided materials before university deadlines for application materials.

Please be mindful of the fact that the graduate students involved with BMEAAP are volunteering time and effort to support interested prospective applicants. Again, please feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Recent Updates

January 2024

We are hosting a panel with current BME PhD students to provide helpful tips and responds to any questions concerning this stage of the application process! 

Meet The Team

S haquielle Dias Co-Director

Victor Quiroz C o-Directo r

Vance Soares Mentor  Liaison

Emily Ariail Mentee Liason

Amanda Rakoski Matching Liason

Kenneth Adusei Co-Advisor

Travis Brady Co-Advisor

Sydney Shannon Co-Advisor

Contact us.

Email us at [email protected]

Applied Biomedical Engineering, Master of Science

Whiting school of engineering.

All Applied Biomedical Engineering students must choose a focus area and satisfy course requirements associated with that focus area for degree completion.  Students may define a focus area selection for degree completion at any time during their enrollment in the program, but selection early in their enrollment is recommended to guide their course selections.

Admission Requirements

Applicants (degree seeking and special student) must meet the general requirements for admission to graduate study, as outlined in the Admission Requirements section.

Applicants are expected to hold a degree in engineering in order to be admitted to the Master of Science in Applied Biomedical Engineering program. Those who majored in a related science or engineering field may also be accepted as candidates, provided their background is judged by the admissions committee to be equivalent to that stated above. Applicant's prior education should include the following prerequisites:

• mathematics, through ordinary differential equations
• calculus-based physics
• signals and systems

Applicants whose prior education does not include the prerequisites listed above may still enroll under provisional status, followed by full admission status once they have completed the missing prerequisites. All prerequisite courses may be completed at Johns Hopkins Engineering or at another regionally accredited institution. Admitted students typically have earned a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B or above) in the latter half of their undergraduate studies. Transcripts from all college studies must be submitted. When reviewing an application, the candidate’s academic and professional background will be considered.  Students who wish to refresh their knowledge may also take the prerequisite courses.

Program Requirements

Ten courses must be completed within five years. Students are required to choose a focus area to follow. The curriculum consists of five core courses; two biology/physiology courses, one math-based course, and one core and one other course from the chosen focus area.  Students must choose five electives. At least four of the ten courses must be at the 700-level or higher. Electives may be substituted for the required core courses if the student has previously completed equivalent graduate-level courses or can demonstrate competency. Electives may be from the Applied Biomedical Engineering (585.xxx) program or from the Department of Biomedical Engineering (580.xxx) in the full-time program, or preapproved courses listed under the electives.  Students may take courses from other programs following approval by the Applied Biomedical Engineering chair or vice chair. All course selections outside of the Applied Biomedical Engineering program requirements are subject to advisor approval.

Applicants whose prior education does not include the prerequisites listed under Admission Requirements may still enroll under provisional status, followed by full admission once they have completed the missing prerequisites. These courses do not count toward the degree or certificate requirements.

Core Courses

With advisor approval, BME undergraduate degree recipients may waive this requirement if they have previously covered this material. However, any waived courses must be replaced with an elective course.

With advisor approval, students may waive this requirement if they have previously covered this material. However, any waived courses must be replaced with an elective course.

Courses by Focus Area

The focus areas offered represent related groups of courses that are relevant for students with interests in the selected areas. Students are required to choose a focus area to follow. The focus areas are presented as an aid to students in planning their course schedules and are only applicable to students seeking a master’s degree. They do not appear as official designations on a student’s transcript or diploma.

BIOMECHANICS

Medical devices

neuroengineering

Translational Tissue Engineering

EN.580.xxx courses are offered during the day through the full-time Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Homewood Campus or at the School of Medicine. Tuition rates for the full-time program differ from the EP tuition rate. 

Please refer to the course schedule   published each term for exact dates, times, locations, fees, and instructors .

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Applied Biomedical Engineering Master's Program Online

Enrich your career as a biomedical engineer with a master's degree you can earn online, part-time. Our program is affiliated with the #1 ranked U.S. News & World Report Biomedical Engineering master's. Our online courses will challenge you to think creatively about how to develop intelligent design engineering to solve today’s most critical problems in biology and medicine.

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Applied Biomedical Engineering Program Overview

In the Johns Hopkins Engineering Applied Biomedical Engineering online, part-time master’s program, you will study with acclaimed experts in biomedical research and medical care who are spearheading the latest techniques in practice and research. From using physiological knowledge and mathematical methods to design lab experiments and equipment to developing biological system modeling and computer simulation, you will take a deeper dive into the science and engineering that impacts the health of humanity.

You will also work alongside our colleagues who are scientists, physicians, and engineers at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital during a unique hybrid two-weekend residency course in Baltimore. Dynamic and life-saving solutions evolve from these biomedical engineering course projects, including a student who redesigned the Ebola protective suit by integrating a cooling system. In this hands-on, immersive lab experience, you will also design and build your own EKG monitor.

Take your biomedical engineering career to the next level with this unique interdisciplinary online, part-time master’s program that will allow you to:

• Gain high demand skills to advance in the biomedical industry
• Apply engineering principles to solve physiological and medical challenges
• Design laboratory experiments and equipment
• Engineer innovative solutions to unmet clinical needs
• Translate cutting edge biomedical research into technologies of the future
• Learn on your terms and enjoy a flexible course schedule in a format that works best for you

Master’s Degree Focus Areas

A focus area must be selected.

• Biomechanics
• Medical Devices
• NeuroEngineering
• Translational Tissue Engineering

Focus Area Requirements

We offer three program options for Applied Biomedical Engineering: you can graduate with a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering degree or a post-master's or graduate certificate.

Applied Biomedical Engineering Courses

See course requirements, prerequisites, focus areas, and electives offered within the program. For exact dates, times, locations, fees, and instructors, please refer to the course schedule published each term.

Program Contacts

Eileen haase.

Brock Wester

Anil Maybhate

Andrew Marshall

Tuition and fees.

Did you know that 78 percent of our enrolled students’ tuition is covered by employer contribution programs? Find out more about the cost of tuition for prerequisite and program courses and the Dean’s Fellowship.

Why Hopkins?

Apply engineering principles to shape the future of the biomedical industry.

Study with faculty who are practicing scientists and notable professionals with corporations and government entities, including the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, NASA, Raytheon, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Exceptional one-on-one mentoring sets you on a course to be a confident, knowledgeable leader.

Hands-On Experience - Get access to specialized lab opportunities offered at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the university’s state-of-the-art laboratories on our main Homewood campus.

Biomedical Engineering Practice and Innovation - This hybrid residency course is an integral part of the Applied Biomedical Engineering program curriculum, and it covers experimental and design work primarily in the areas of physiology, cell and tissue engineering, and biomedical instrumentation.

“ As most of our students are coming from entirely biological or engineering backgrounds, we give them a total spectrum of activities from bench to bedside—which is a hallmark of biomedical engineering as an interdisciplinary field. ”

Academic Calendar

Find out when registration opens, classes start, transcript deadlines and more. Applications are accepted year-round, so you can apply any time.

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