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

  • Munich Bioneers together with supervisors at the competition in Eindhoven. Image: Bernhard Gleich / TUM

    TUM students at global biosensor contest

    08 October 2025 | Eighteen teams, four days, one challenge. From August 25 to 29, 2025, the TUM student team Munich Bioneers competed in the international competition SensUs in Eindhoven. The goal: developing a biosensor capable of detecting acute kidney injury.

  • An engineering approach to biology in EXplained: BioSysteM with Friedrich Simmel. Image: TUM

    An engineering approach to biology

    19 September 2025 | In the TUM "EXplained" video series, the seven Clusters of Excellence with which TUM will enter the next funding phase of the Excellence Competition are showcased. First up is the new cluster BioSysteM, represented by TUM biophysicist Prof. Friedrich Simmel, who is also a PI at MIBE.

  • Franz Pfeiffer, Professor of Biomedical Physics. Image: Andreas Heddergott / TUM

    Prof. Franz Pfeiffer receives Blaise Pascal Medal

    16 September 2025 | Franz Pfeiffer, Professor of Biomedical Physics at TUM and Director of MIBE, specializes in biomedical X-ray physics. For his outstanding contributions to science, technology, and research education, he is awarded the 2025 Blaise Pascal Medal in Physics by the European Academy of Sciences.

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