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Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary field that applies engineering methods to address challenges in the life sciences and healthcare. Professionals in this field create medical devices for diagnosing and treating a range of illnesses, as well as for biological research. They engineer artificial organs for prosthetic use and develop computer software and hardware to support efficient, affordable healthcare. Our biomedical engineering curriculum integrates biological science studies with engineering disciplines crucial for applying modern technology to medicine. Faculty and students collaborate with medical professionals and researchers at the OU Health Sciences Center on vital projects that can save lives and enhance well-being for Oklahomans and people nationwide. Their work includes improving X-ray and MRI imaging, designing middle ear implants to aid those with hearing loss, studying conditions that promote cell growth in 3D tissue structures, and developing treatments for cancer, heart attacks, and strokes.