New in the CSU: M.S. BMED

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	June 01, 2009 Contact: Amy Hewes Cal Poly Engineering 805-756-6402 ahewes@calpoly.edu New in the CSU: M.S. BMED Cal Poly Engineering Offers A Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering Eight graduates among the 18,000 students who received master's degrees from the California State University (CSU) last June walked away with something new: a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering. These students took advantage of the momentum with which Cal Poly Engineering has developed its biomedical engineering program (BMED). Established in 2005, the popular major responded to industry growth in the production of rapid-splint systems, heart valve stints and other medical devices. Last spring, CSU Chancellor Charles Reed gave his stamp of approval for an advanced BMED degree at Cal Poly-the only one in the 23 campuses of the CSU. "Since 2005, we have added eight professors with expertise in electro-physiology, tissue engineering , micro- and nano-electrical mechanical systems, micro-fluidics, bone mechanics, and neo-vascularization and physiology," states Dr. Lanny Griffin, chair of the Biomedical & General Engineering Department. "This well-rounded faculty has developed robust curricular offerings, and, in addition, the program has had the strong support of industry partners, including St. Jude Medical, Abbot Vascular, Advanced Bionics, Edwards Life Sciences, and Boston Scientific," explains Griffin. "These two factors have enabled us to offer the advanced degree." The Cal Poly Biomedical M.S. degree program has an emphasis on the design and development of medical devices. The majority of degree candidates plan to enter the medical device industry, while several will go on to medical and Ph.D. degree programs. The eight new graduates of the program plan to enter the medical device industry, while several will go on to medical and Ph.D. degree programs. # # #	Holly Huynh Electrical Engineering 2007 “My path to Cal Poly is a little unusual. I was born in a refugee camp in Thailand.” When I was two, we moved to Rosemead. Since I was so young, I don't remember the challenges my parents faced, but it was very tough. I've always been interested in electronics. I remember my father was trying to fix a microwave oven and I was amazed by all of the wires. Later in high school, I took an aptitude test and the result was 'electrical engineer.' That, lucky for me, sparked my interest in Cal Poly.