Founded as one of the first programs in California to offer bachelor's, master's, and PhD degrees in biomedical engineering, the BME department has spent five decades turning engineering ideas into patient care — from the world's first FDA-approved artificial retina to the first brain implant shown to restore memory function.
A Celebration of Our BME Community
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.
The two-day event honored BME’s history and looked ahead to its future. We were especially pleased to welcome alumni back to USC, where they shared their experiences and inspired the next generation of biomedical engineers.
Whether you attended in person or joined us in spirit, we are grateful to have you as part of the BME community. Explore highlights and materials from the event.
Fifty Years In. The Next Fifty Start Here.
This milestone was made possible by faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends and partners whose contributions have shaped the department over the last 50 years. Thank you for being part of our history and our future.
