Andrew Kowblansky

Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology

Andrew Kowblansky was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, and graduated summa cum laude from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. As an undergraduate, he contributed to regenerative medicine research in Dr. Scott Hollister’s lab, helping develop a 3D-printed bioresorbable airway support device for pediatric patients. In his junior year, he received the Presidential Undergraduate Research Award, allowing him to pursue the optimization of the airway device’s design and validate its efficacy through an in vitro experiment.

While at Georgia Tech, Andrew served as president of the GT Red Cross Club, mentored peers through the Tutoring and Academic Support program, and was an enthusiastic member of the Georgia Tech Men’s Lacrosse Team. During summers, he volunteered in emergency departments and underserved clinics and worked as a medical assistant at an internal medicine practice.

For his senior capstone project, Andrew helped develop a neonatal ostomy care device in partnership with the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, receiving a provisional patent for the team’s solution. He continued advancing the project toward clinical use while pursuing additional funding the following semester.

Andrew chose EnMed for its unique integration of engineering into the medical education. He looks forward to contributing to translational research in the Texas Medical Center while honing the skills to recognize and address challenges in medicine. Outside of academics, he enjoys weightlifting, tennis, surfing, and long-distance running. He also has a passion for travel and exploring new places, both in Texas and beyond.