550
Industry professionals have participated
75+
Projects that have been started
7
Funded Centers advancing healthcare
1500
High school students attended Inspire events
$115M
SRI Grants awarded

The Institute for Engineering in Medicine's (IEM) mission is to advance healthcare through research partnerships between faculty in the health sciences, faculty in the College of Science and Engineering, and the biomedical industry.

The Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) research collaborations aim at the development of innovative engineering solutions for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. We are always looking to add new research themes as we add new members and research partners to IEM.

John Bischof - IEM Director

"Engineers, scientists, and clinicians have made amazing advances in medicine by working together over the past 75 years. The Institute for Engineering in Medicine exists to make the next 75 years even more amazing."

Dr. John Bischof

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MN Neuromodulation Symposium

Oct 22-23 | Hybrid

Bringing together scientists, engineers, clinicians, industrial practitioners and entrepreneurs to discuss the challenges and opportunities in neuromodulation. Rates increase onsite.

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MD&M Midwest

Oct 28-29, 2026 | Mpls Convention Center

Join us to network, collaborate, and drive the advancements that will define tomorrow. Don't forget to take advantage of the discount code 'UMN' to receive a free expo pass + 20% off any Conference Pass.

David will provide strategic leadership and external engagement to advance IEM’s mission, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and accelerate implementation of IEM's stakeholder engagement strategies.

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Michael will lend his clinical and research leadership to support IEM’s cross-disciplinary initiatives.

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As we enter the new academic year, we are bringing a sharp focus onto the IEM mission, vision, and values building on the years of connecting, collaborating, and catalyzing across engineering and medicine.

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