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Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems


Biomedical Engineering, Research to Aid Persons with Disabilities, and Biophotonics Programs


CONTACTS
Name Email Phone Room
Semahat  S. Demir sdemir@nsf.gov (703) 292-7950  565 S  
Gilbert  Devey gdevey@nsf.gov (703) 292-7943  565 S  
Leon  Esterowitz lesterow@nsf.gov (703) 292-7942  565 S  
Leon  . Esterowitz lesterow@nsf.gov (703) 292-7942   


PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Solicitation  06-566

Important Information for Proposers

A revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 22-1), is effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after October 4, 2021. Please be advised that, depending on the specified due date, the guidelines contained in NSF 22-1 may apply to proposals submitted in response to this funding opportunity.


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SYNOPSIS

The BME/RAPD programs encompass (a) the Biomedical Engineering program (BME) and (b) the Research to Aid Persons with Disabilities program (RAPD). The Biophotonics area is part of BME but is broken out separately because of its rapid growth in size and scope. Biomedical Engineering supports research that, often with diagnosis or treatment-related goals, applies engineering principles to problems in biology and medicine while advancing the engineering knowledge base. Integration of engineering expertise with life science principles is an essential requirement for advances in this field. The RAPD program supports the development of technologies for new and improved devices or software for persons with disabilities. Current areas of particular interest in BME/RAPD are biomedical photonics; novel tissue characterization schemes; new cellular and tissue engineering concepts; the innovative integration of multi-disciplinary technologies for new imaging and biosensing systems; and, Point-of-Care  technologies related to chronic illness, persons with disabilities, and the aging. Support is provided through submission of proposals as well as through special initiatives.


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