Research Centers
The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering has relationships with a dynamic network of research centers spanning both the Georgia Tech and Emory campuses. These centers drive innovation across a wide range of biomedical fields—from immunoengineering and robotics to neuroscience and data science. Faculty and students collaborate across disciplines to solve complex health challenges and translate discoveries into real-world impact.
Explore the specialized research centers affiliated with our department:
Advancing the science of immune system modulation, this center focuses on developing new therapies and technologies to treat cancer, infectious diseases, and autoimmune disorders.
Pioneering the future of surgical and interventional robotics, this center integrates engineering, medicine, and computing to improve precision and outcomes in healthcare.
Dedicated to advancing cell-based therapies, this center develops scalable technologies for cell characterization, quality control, and manufacturing.
Accelerating breakthroughs in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of Parkinson’s disease through interdisciplinary research and engineering-driven innovation.
Focused on understanding and interfacing with the nervous system, this center supports research in brain-machine interfaces, neuroprosthetics, and neural signal processing.
Revolutionizing cell therapy manufacturing through cutting-edge research in AI-driven quality control, real-time analytics, and scalable automation—advancing a future of accessible, high-quality cell-based therapeutics.
Several BME faculty are also affiliated with Georgia Tech’s Interdisciplinary Research Institutes—collaborative environments that bring together experts from across campus to tackle grand challenges in science, technology, and society.
Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience
Accelerating discoveries in bioscience and bioengineering through interdisciplinary research and innovation.
Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS)
Exploring the intersection of neuroscience, technology, and ethics to shape the future of brain research.
Institute for Data Engineering and Science (IDEaS)
Advancing data science and AI to solve complex problems in health, engineering, and beyond.
Institute for Matter and Systems
Addressing challenges in microelectronics, human-centric technologies, infrastructure, and the built environment.
Institute for People and Technology (IPaT)
Bridging technology and human-centered design to improve health, education, and quality of life.
Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM)
Driving innovation in robotics, autonomy, and intelligent systems across disciplines.