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.

The main focus of the research program of Prof. Dr. Werner Nahm's group is optical systems in medicine and life sciences. Current projects are focussing on surgical visualization and optical diagnosis [more].

The group of PD Dr. Axel Loewe develops computational models of the heart and applies them to cardiological problems. We focus on cardiac electrophysiology and elastomechanics to contribute to answer clinical questions such as the genesis of e.g. cardiac arrhythmias and appropriate treatment strategies. Signal processing of cardiac signals (ECG and electrograms), machine learning, and artificial intelligence are further focus fields [more].

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Information about the Master’s program Biomedical Engineering

 

Date:   Tuesday, 19.11.2024
Time:  15.45 h - 17.15 h
Place: HSI Hörsaal, Bldg. 30.35

 

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Night of biosignals

On November 15th, 2024, from 6:00 PM to midnight, the Triangel will host the first "Nacht der Biosignale”. No prior knowledge is required. This event takes place simultaneously across 11 locations, with Karlsruhe being one of them.

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What does it take to build a digital twin of your heart?

Together with researchers from Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe and Oxford University, Patricia Martínez and team showed that for atrial arrhythmia prediction, functional measurements make a difference. Incorporating functional personalization into personalize models could improve the ability to stratify patients based on their individual characteristics, leading to more tailored and effective treatment strategies for atrial fibrillation.

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Master Course “Medical Image Processing for guidance and navigation”

A new course for Master Students will be offered since WS 24/25 from IBT lectures. The course, titled “Medical Image Processing for guidance and navigation”, will be worth 9 ECTs for a total of 6 hours per week of lectures/practical exercises plus the accomplishment of a group project.
Link to Campus Management für Studierende

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New Research Associate at the IBT

Pascal Maierhofer is working on the validation and improvement of digital twins of the heart for the localization of atrial fibrillation triggers. His focus areas are the application of computer science to medical topics.

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DGK Herztage 2024 in Hamburg

From September 26 to 28, the DGK Herztage took place in Hamburg – a platform for exchanging the latest insights, innovative solutions, and valuable experiences in the field of cardiology. Christian and Silvia represented the IBT with a poster and two presentations.