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Welcome to the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME)

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

Opened in April 2008, the IBME offers a world-class venue for engineers and clinicians to work together on addressing unmet needs in the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of major diseases. The Institute’s core mission is to develop novel medical devices, technology and systems capable of delivering substantial healthcare benefit.

The IBME is directed by Professor Lionel Tarassenko CBE, FREng, who is also the Chair of Electrical Engineering.