The vision of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University is to promote integrative research, education, and entrepreneurship at the forefront of biomedical science and engineering. The mission of the department is to advance the field of biomedical engineering through an interdisciplinary approach to education, design, and research. The department encompasses the interdisciplinary fields of tissue engineering and biomedical technologies and devices. Given that Tufts is home to one of New England s most important medical centers and an excellent School of Engineering, it s only natural that it would be a recognized leader in this fast-growing field.