At the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, our mission and vision are more than guiding statements—they are the foundation of everything we do. They shape our approach to education, research, and innovation, and reflect our commitment to improving human health through engineering.
By clearly defining our purpose and aspirations, we empower students, faculty, and partners to collaborate across disciplines, push boundaries, and create technologies that transform lives. Our mission and vision serve as a compass for strategic growth and global impact.
Mission
Through a partnership of two premier academic institutions, the Georgia Tech/Emory Biomedical Engineering program is a welcoming community for research and scholarship integrating medicine and engineering. Through dedicated and accomplished faculty, staff, students, and alumni we generate scientific discovery, translational research, and practical solutions that advance healthcare for all.
Vision
To transform healthcare and improve human health by integrating medicine and engineering in education, research, and innovation.
