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

  • Medicine meets natural sciences and engineering

    26 October 2026 | How can technological innovations help solve medical challenges? For 25 years, the Munich Institute of Biomedical Engineering (MIBE) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has brought together medicine, engineering, and the natural sciences to address this question. Its interdisciplinary research ranges from developing innovative imaging technologies and studying organoid systems to the emerging field of neuroconnectomics.

  • TUM opens new center for mini-organs

    05 October 2026 | A new, innovative biotechnology research center has opened on the Garching campus of the Technical University of Munich (TUM): The Center for Organoid Systems (COS) significantly strengthens the Munich Institute for Biomedical Engineering (MIBE). The organoids studied there reproduce organ functions with a high degree of accuracy. They provide new insights into the human body and lay the groundwork for new therapies for common diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

  • Prof. Oliver Lieleg in the lab

    Natural high-performance adhesive made from mistletoe berries

    24 September 2026 | Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a high-performance adhesive whose key ingredient is extracted from mistletoe berries. The fully bio-based glue bonds materials including wood, metal, glass and Teflon. Of particular interest is its ability to be reactivated several times by applying heat after a bonded joint has been separated. In the future, this could make repairs and recycling easier, for example in electronic devices.

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