Biomedical engineering; synthesis of novel hydrolytically degradable, implantable polymers; study and use of biomaterials for the delivery of therapeutics, scaffolds for orthopaedic tissue engineering applications; interaction of biomaterials and tissues.

John Fisher Named Director of Notre Dame’s Bioengineering & Life Sciences Initiative
The Fischell Department of Bioengineering Chair will begin his new tenure on August 1, 2026

UMD Bioengineering Contributes to ARPA-H PRINT Program Focusing on Bioprinted Kidney Tissue
John P. Fisher leads University of Maryland’s role in the effort addressing kidney organ shortages

New Fellowship Launches to Help End the Organ Shortage Crisis
Mickey Dale Fellowship supports groundbreaking work toward eliminating organ transplant waiting lists

BIOE Students Earn Top Honors for Health Innovation at 2025 Capstone Expo
BIOE and BCE students showcased innovative health tech solutions at the 2025 Capstone Design Expo.

$10 Million Gift to UMCP & UMB Brings Collaboration and Expansion to the Fischell Department of Bioengineering through New St. John Center for Translational Engineering and Medicine
Philanthropic investment fuels BIOE innovation, collaboration, and accelerated tech transfer to improve human health