Engineering for Health

Welcome to the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBT) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). For more than 60 years we have been active in research and teaching in the field of biomedical engineering.

In interdisciplinary projects together with medical doctors and medical industry, we investigate new technical systems that help to diagnose diseases earlier and more accurately as well as systems that make therapies more successful.

Research Groups

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Optical Technologies in Medicine

Optical Imaging for intraoperative navigation and diagnosis – providing structural and functional information
Lead: Werner Nahm

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Biomedical Imaging for Modeling and Simulation

Planning, personalization and monitoring of medical treatments
Lead: Maria Francesca Spadea

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Computational Cardiac Modeling

Mathematical simulations for optimizing cardiovascular prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Lead: Axel Loewe

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News

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Night of Biosignals 2025

On November 7, 2025, the Triangel invites you from 5–10 p.m. to the second “Nacht der Biosignale”, featuring exciting lectures and discussions. The event will be live-streamed and held across 14 locations.

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How Fibrosis Disrupts the Heart's Electrical Signals

Innovative imaging technique reveals hidden electrical connections in diseased hearts and provides new therapeutic approaches.

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New Interdisciplinary Qualification course: “Practical Introduction to Research Software Engineering”

Starting in WS25/26, the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBT) will offer the new 2-day workshop “Practical Introduction to Research Software Engineering”. The course is worth 1 ECTS and is a hands-on introduction to the Unix shell, the version control system Git, and Python.

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New Master Course “Technologies in Radiotherapy”

Starting in WS25/26, the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBT) will offer the new Master course Technologies in Radiotherapy. The course is worth 5 ECTS and combines lectures, excursions, and a hands-on group project.

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Computing in Cardiology 2025

From September 14–17, our team participated in the Computing in Cardiology (CinC) conference in São Paulo. Axel, Jonathan, Stephanie, and Silvia presented their latest research, contributing to the vibrant exchange of ideas that makes CinC such a unique event. It was an inspiring opportunity to connect with colleagues from around the globe, share knowledge, and spark new collaborations. We’re especially proud of Stephanie, who was recognized as a Young Investigator Award semi-finalist.

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ENUMATH in Heidelberg

We attended the European Conference on Numerical Mathematics and Advanced Applications in early September. Stephanie Appel presented a 2D benchmark for validating cardiac conduction properties, and Axel Loewe presented on mechano-electric feedback mechanisms.

Contact Us

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Werner Nahm
Head of Institute - Spokesman of collegial institute management

+49 721 608 - 43849Werner Nahm does-not-exist.kit edu

Raum 514

PD Dr.-Ing. Axel Loewe, FESC, FEHRA
Akademischer Oberrat
Head of Computational Cardiac Modeling

+49 721 608 - 42790Axel Loewe does-not-exist.kit edu

Raum 507

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