Welcome to the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME)

The Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME) is a research institute of the Department of Engineering Science, and located on the University's medical campus in Headington.

The IBME offers a world-class venue for biomedical engineering research and postgraduate research training where engineers and clinicians work together on addressing unmet needs in the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of major diseases and conditions. The Institute’s core research missions are to develop novel medical devices, technology and systems capable of delivering substantial healthcare benefit, and to translate new engineering technologies into clinical practice.

The IBME is directed by Professor Alison Noble FREng, who is also the Technikos Professor of Biomedical Engineering.