INTELLECTUAL NEIGHBORHOOD
Translational Biomechanics

The Translational Biomechanics neighborhood is home to experts in biological material testing and modeling, clinical imaging and bioimaging, human motion and movement science, mechanobiology, medical device design, rehabilitation, robotics and more. We’re translating basic and applied research into clinical practice to help people move better.
NEWS
A Window into Adolescence
UD researchers study biological roots for adolescent risk-taking.
Engineering Leader
Ten years ago, award-winning mentor Dawn Elliott founded UD’s biomedical engineering department.
From the Minds of Henswear
A handful of UD’s top researchers get the ideas percolating to come up with ‘smart wearables.’
EXPERT SPOTLIGHTS
KEY RESEARCH CENTERS AND INSTITUTES
Center for Biomechanical Engineering Research
CBER is an interdisciplinary center whose mission is to provide engineering science and clinical technology to reduce the impact of disease on the everyday life of individuals. It was created to provide an appropriate forum and infrastructure to promote the interaction of biomedical researchers from the university, industry and the medical community. Website
DELAWARE BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
The Delaware Biotechnology Institute is a magnet for life science research and development that supports multidisciplinary, collaborative academic research at all of Delaware’s research organizations including the University of Delaware, Delaware State University, Christiana Care Health System, Nemours / AI DuPont Hospital for Children, Wesley College, and Delaware Technical and Community College. Website
Delaware Rehabilitation Institute (DRI)
DRI is devoted to research, education and practice in rehabilitation. Its mission is to find innovative and improved ways of helping people recover from injury and disease by providing an intellectual hub for clinicians, scientists, and engineers to work together to improve physical rehabilitation. Website