Recognizing outstanding achievements is always a significant event, particularly at Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine, where excellence and dedication to becoming a physicianeer is a challenging skill. The 2024 M4 Student Awards ceremony was a wonderful celebration of excellence, where students from various medical disciplines were recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions. […]
Unique High-Performance MRI Scanner envisioned by Dean Roderic Pettigrew, receives FDA clearance
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided clearance of a unique MRI whole body scanner that Roderic Pettigrew, Ph.D., M.D., Inaugural dean of the School of Engineering Medicine, envisioned in 2018. This scanner has 2.5 times the sensitivity for seeing small things that the most powerful prior whole-body scanners can and 5 times that […]
Journey into the Cortex of EnMed’s Neuroanatomy Lab
EnMed creates a unique and transformative experience for aspiring healthcare professionals by intersecting engineering and medicine within medical education. A prime example of this fusion is the neuroanatomy lab, a standout course instructed by Dr. Michael Paolini, a neuroscientist at Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine. EnMed’s anatomy dissection labs are a testament to the […]
Wiring the Future with Dr. Nicholas Sears, The Ingenious Physicianeer of Engineering Medicine
This Engineers’ Week, we recognize Dr. Nicholas Sears, an outstanding instructional professor at Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine. He epitomizes ingenuity and dedication in engineering medicine, with expertise in 3D printing, device design, bioreactors, and robotics. Dr. Sears has made significant contributions to academia and research, leaving a lasting impact in both fields. Dr. Sears […]
NASA Flight Surgeon Dr. William Fernandez Explores Space Medicine’s Final Frontiers
In a fascinating seminar this month at Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine, Dr. William Fernandez, a distinguished NASA flight surgeon, highlighted the role of medical professionals in space exploration. This event gave students a unique opportunity to get insights into the challenges faced by astronauts and the vital contributions of healthcare experts to the […]