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Support Coulter BME

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Make a Lasting Impact on the Future of Biomedical Research at Georgia Tech and Emory University.
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Supporting the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering helps deliver a world-class education, cultivate the next generation of biomedical leaders, and accelerate research that improves healthcare outcomes and quality of life—locally and globally.

As a joint department between Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering and Emory University’s School of Medicine, Coulter BME offers unique opportunities for donors to make a lasting impact across two leading institutions. From alumni and private donors to corporate and foundation partners, every contribution fuels innovation, empowers students, and drives the translation of research into real-world solutions.

Why It Matters
Why Your Support Matters

Empowering Students  

Your gifts help provide scholarships, fellowships, and professional development opportunities, enabling talented students to pursue their dreams without financial barriers. From funding hands-on design projects to supporting global health initiatives, your contributions directly impact the educational experiences that shape tomorrow’s leaders.  

Advancing Research  

Philanthropy drives cutting-edge research at Coulter BME. With your support, our faculty and students tackle some of the most pressing challenges in medicine, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and global health inequities. Your generosity enables us to explore bold ideas, acquire state-of-the-art equipment, and translate discoveries into real-world solutions.  

Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Located in the heart of Atlanta, a hub for technology, Coulter BME is a leader in fostering innovation. Gifts to our department help nurture an entrepreneurial mindset, providing resources for students and faculty to launch impactful startups, develop patents, and bring new medical devices to market.  

Expanding Access and Equity

We are committed to building an all-encompassing community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Your support helps us create programs that broaden access to STEM education, recruit underrepresented students and faculty, and cultivate an environment where all voices are heard.  

Make an Impact
Make An Impact

Endowed Funds

Create a lasting legacy by establishing an endowed scholarship, fellowship, or professorship. Endowed gifts provide a sustainable source of funding that supports the department for generations to come.  

Annual Gifts  

Annual contributions provide immediate support for priority initiatives, including student scholarships, research projects, and facility improvements.  

Planned Giving  

Leave a legacy that reflects your passion for innovation and education through a bequest, charitable trust, or other planned gift. Planned giving ensures your impact will continue well into the future.  

Corporate and Foundation Giving  

Partner with Coulter BME to align your organization’s goals with our mission. Corporate and foundation gifts help advance cutting-edge research, fund collaborative projects, and support workforce development in biomedical engineering.  

Ways to Give

Ways to Give

Make a Difference
Ready to Make a Difference

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. When you give to Coulter BME, you’re investing in a brighter, healthier future for all. 

For more information on giving opportunities, contact our development team. We look forward to partnering with you to create lasting change.  

Because of our dual-institution structure, gifts must be directed to either:

Georgia Tech Office of Development
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Luke O’Connell
Director of Development
luke.oconnell@bme.gatech.edu
Phone: 404.385.0471
https://development.gatech.edu/

Emory University Advancement and Alumni Engagement
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Tonja Holder
Director of Development
tonja.holder@emory.edu
Phone: 404.544.9330
https://together.emory.edu/

Some gifts may benefit both institutions through the Common Fund mechanism.

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