Munich Institute of Biomedical Engineering

MIBE is an Integrative Research Institute within the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Our research integrates engineering principles with biological and medical sciences, spanning from molecular structures and cellular systems to organoids, small-animal models, and ultimately, human applications. We are dedicated to transforming biomedical research into tangible health solutions, revolutionizing diagnostics, treatments, and personalized medicine.

Engineering for health & life

At the forefront of biomedical engineering, we use cutting-edge technology and scientific discoveries to improve people’s health and quality of life. Our research is grounded in three key pillars:

 

Detect

advancing technology & Ai for biomedical innovation

CT scans of kidneys. Image: Astrid Eckert / TUM
Image: Astrid Eckert / TUM

We develop pioneering technologies and AI-driven algorithms to push the boundaries of biomedical detection. Our work focuses on: microscopy, biomedical imaging and sensing.

 

 

Design

engineering novel biomedical solutions

Gordon Cheng develops artificial skin in order to provide robots with tactile feedback. Image: Astrid Eckert / TUM
Image: Astrid Eckert / TUM

Through computational modeling and experimental design, we create groundbreaking solutions for biomedical challenges. Our research includes: macromolecular & process engineering, cellular systems, organoid & small-animal models, and patient-centered innovations.

 

Deploy

translating bioengineering into clinical impact

Thorax phantom in a dark-field CT scanner. Image: Astrid Eckert / TUM
Image: Astrid Eckert / TUM

We bridge the gap between research and real-world applications by deploying innovative biomedical technologies. Our translational efforts focus on: smart therapies, disease insights, and medical imaging & therapy.

 

News

  • moma future: Robots train stem cells. Image: ZDF

    Nanorobots train stem cells

    24 March 2026 | Researchers at TUM are using nanorobots to reliably and precisely transform stem cells into bone cells. Berna Özkale Edelmann and Chen Wang explain to Moritz Neuß from ZDF Moma Future how this works.

  • Prof. Cristina Piazza studies human movement, conducts research on the design of assistive devices based on soft robotics technologies, and develops innovative control algorithms for various levels of amputation. Image: Andreas Heddergott / TUM

    150 years of Electrical and Computer Engineering at TUM

    18 March 2026 | In 1876, Wilhelm von Bezold delivered the first lecture on electrical telegraphy at the Technische Hochschule München – now known as TUM. This laid the foundation for a discipline that continues to shape our daily lives to this day: electrical and computer engineering

  • The founders of ORBEM, Miguel Molina Romero, Maria Laparidou und Pedro Gómez, together with TUM Vice President Prof. Claudia Peus (from left) Image: Andreas Heddergott / TUM

    MIBE start-up ORBEM closes Series B financing round worth €55.5 million

    06 February 2026 | ORBEM, a start-up that emerged from the Munich Institute of Biomedical Engineering (MIBE), has announced the successful completion of a Series B financing round. With the growth capital, the company plans to scale its AI-supported MRI technology, enter the US market, and develop new applications.

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