Research Opportunities at the BDL

One goal of this laboratory is to redefine the relationship between research and teaching in a university setting. The Tufts Biomimetic Devices Laboratory will support and train postdoctoral research associates and graduate students in their role as research mentors. They will form Research Mentoring Teams together with undergraduate research students.

Graduate students using this facility are enrolled in existing MS and Ph.D. programs from Biology, Math, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical-, Electrical-, Civil- and Computer Engineering and Psychology.

Undergraduates enrolled in independent research courses in these departments (e.g., Biology 93/193, Mech. Eng. 43) are welcome to carry out research at the BDL. We also sponsor students working in the summer BREEM (Biomedical Research Experience for Engineering Majors) and BEND (Bringing Engineers into New Disciplines) programs.

For general enquiries contact:
Liz Palmer
(Dana 120, Biology Department)
Tel: 617-627- 2264
Email: liz.palmer@tufts.edu

For project enquiries contact the BDL Director (below) or any of the faculty advisors
Barry Trimmer
Tel: 617-627-3924
Email: barry.trimmer@tufts.edu