Four BME students turned an open-ended capstone challenge into a device designed for existing ICU workflows, earning the Kidney Technology Development Prize in the 2026 DEBUT Challenge.
Northwestern University has been named the 2026 Center of Entrepreneurial Excellence, recognizing the strength and impact of its entrepreneurial ecosystem and its commitment to helping students and other community members turn ideas into ventures.
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We are constantly connecting disciplines and collaborating with partners to explore innovative ideas and achieve something new. To showcase this work, we have launched a new webpage featuring the many ways our research and innovation impact the world.
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