The BME Grad Podcast
Joint Biomedical Engineering at UNC and NC State
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The BME Grad Podcast is hosted by the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC and NC State. It offers early-career advice for biomedical engineering students and recent graduates. Episodes feature guests discussing job roles, professional development, and the value of a BME education. The show aims to help listeners navigate the transition from study to industry or further training.
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S5E9 - Interview with an Aquanaut: 2051 Sea Odyssey 07.05.2026 47minWhat does it take to live, work, and do science on the ocean floor? In this episode of the BME Grad Podcast, host Devin Hubbard is joined by Dr. Dawn Kernagis (Scientific Director at Deep) and Dr. Virginia Papadopoulou (UNC Radiology & Biomedical Engineering) to explore the cutting edge of undersea research, human physiology, and biomedical innovation. From NASA-style underwater missions and saturation diving to ultrasound research on decompression and microbubbles, this conversation dives deep into how extreme environments are shaping the future of both human health and engineering design. The episode also highlights the 2051 Sea Odyssey initiative—a multidisciplinary effort combining research, storytelling, and a national student design competition aimed at solving real-world challenges in underwater environments. Learn about: Nonlinear career paths from physics, diving, and biomedical research into frontier science How extreme environments reveal new insights about human physiology The growing role of biomedical engineers in space-analog and ocean exploration Why communication, curiosity, and cross-disciplinary thinking are critical skills Opportunities for students to get involved in cutting-edge underwater innovation Whether you’re interested in academia, industry, or exploration, this episode shows how BME skills can take you far beyond the lab—all the way to the ocean floor. -
S5E8 - Senior Wisdom 2026 07.05.2026 32minOur graduating seniors provide their perspectives on navigating the BME major. Topics covered include navigating courses and university as well as starting a company while being an undergraduate student. Congratulations to the class of 2026!
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S5E7 - Field Clinical Specialist, Avantika Pandita 26.03.2026 22minWe are joined by cardiac electrophysiology Field Clinical specialist at Biotronik and Lampe BME alum, Avantika Pandita to discuss the role of field clinical specialist, electrophysiology, job and resume preparation, and career advancement!
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S5E6 - Stop Comparing Yourself: What Students Need to Hear About Success with Marcy Bullock 05.03.2026 34minThis episode of the BME Grad Podcast features Marcy Bullock, Director of Professional Development at NC State’s College of Engineering and host of the Engineering Pack Pod. We dive deep into career development, self‑awareness, navigating transitions, imposter feelings, and generational dynamics in the workplace.
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S5E5 - Field Engineer Roles with Peter Franzen 19.02.2026 29minWe interview Peter Franzen, a Senior Principal Field Clinical Engineer about his journey from entry level to senior level at Medtronic. We cover topics related to job descriptions, skills and even whether and when to get an MBA.
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4 - Professional Masters Programs: The Lampe MS MedTech Program 23.01.2026 30minWondering what to do after you graduate? Thinking about industry or the startup world, but wanting some more experience? Look no further than the MS MedTech Program! In this episode we take a dive into the fast-paced, 11-month MS MedTech Program with Program Director Matt Penny from the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering.
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3 - Medtech Startup Funding with Jimmy Melton 08.01.2026 47minWe touch on the funding side of the medtech startup world with Jimmy Melton, founder and general partner at Cape Fear BioCapital. Topics covered include: types of funding, funding ranges and phases, where to look for funding, and common mistakes in fundraising strategy.
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2 - Healthcare Innovation Investments with Jimmy Melton 21.11.2025 26minWe sat down with Jimmy Melton, general partner and founder of Cape Fear BioCapital, to talk about his journey from the science world to the healthcare innovation investments space. If you're interested in the investment world--this episode is for you!
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1 - AI in Biomedical Engineering with Thomas Kierski 07.11.2025 36minWe dive into a discussion about the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) with alumnus and senior machine learning Engineer at Revvity, Thomas Kierski. Topics include job preparedness in the age of AI and how AI is being used in the development of preclinical imaging.
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12 - Sharing Senior Wisdom from the Class of 2025 13.06.2025 39minWe're closing out Season 4 with some final thoughts and wisdom from our most recent graduating class of 2025. In this episode, we meet with Kiera Paye, Maya Cohn, Vignesh Sriram, Bryce Menichella, Mary Kathryn Hederick and Alyssa Cadiz. Our guests for this special episode discuss:specialties in biomedical engineeringbuilding a network during the undergrad experiencemaking friendships and connections in engineeringaccessing opportunities to expand your depth of knowledge in the fieldmaintaining healthy habits and hobbies outside of school workbeing vulnerable in reaching out to others, asking questions and exploring opportunities Season 5 of The BME Grad Podcast will begin this fall. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when the new season begins! -
11 - Bridging Business Education and Biomedical Engineering with Susanne Killian 22.05.2025 36minSusanne Killian, associate director of student engagement at the Kenan-Flagler Business School, brings her expertise in business education to discuss inter-professional academic programs that meet the needs of today's biomedical engineering students. Specifically, Susanne discusses how to bridge engineering fundamentals with the business side of biomedical engineering.In addition to providing a unique business perspective to BME students of all levels, in this episode Devin and Susanne also discuss the Inter-professional Education and Practice (IPEP) program, professional networking, MBA programs, and the importance of working across disciplines. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. -
10 - FDA, Biodesign, and Startups with Craig Nichols 06.03.2025 27minIn this first video edition of The BME Grad Program, we have Craig Nichols, an alumnus of the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. Craig is a VP of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance at with SonoVascular, which provides therapeutic ultrasound-Based solutions for vascular care.Devin and Craig cover his experience as an FDA lead reviewer, attending Stanford's Biodesign program, and what it was like to work in a local startup called InnAVasc. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. -
9 - Spring Interview Preparation and the Job Application Process with Colleen McGowan 21.02.2025 36minIndustry Advisor Colleen McGowan is back to discuss important tips for biomedical engineers in the spring season of their job search and placement. Knowing what timeline you should follow for your first job out of college (especially as it gets closer to graduation) can be overwhelming and confusing, so we hope this episode helps bring some guidance and clarity to the process. Through this episode, Colleen and Devin cover what interview questions to prepare for in your interview, introduce ways to negotiate entry-level salaries, provide advice on how big of a net to cast when applying for jobs, and discuss how to network and build relationships with those that are already working in a role you're interested in.New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. -
8 - The Intersection of Law School and Biomedical Engeering with Audrey Cooke 06.02.2025 24minHave you ever thought about going to law school after graduating from a biomedical engineering undergraduate program? Meet one of our alumna, Audrey Cooke, who has done just that! In this episode, Audrey and Devin discuss how biomedical engineering and law intersect and how her undergraduate experience prepared her for her legal academic career. Other topics include how to transition from biomedical engineering to law school, how to prepare for the LSATs, and other valuable post grad advice from a recent graduate. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. -
7 - Clinical Trials Management with Ava Cook and Maya Cohn 23.01.2025 33minWelcome back to The BME Grad Podcast! We hope you all had a restful winter break. We are excited to jump back into season 4 with an episode on clinical trial management with Ava Cook and Maya Cohn. Ava has experience in clinical trials as an intern with Icon, a contract research organization, while Maya has experience in clinical trials with biotech company Regeneron. Devin Hubbard invited our guests to the podcast to discuss clinical research organizations, why biomedical engineers are uniquely suited to working in clinical trials, and how to find roles in this field. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. -
6 - Wellness for Biomedical Engineers with Jason Franz 05.12.2024 28minJust in time for the start of final exams for enrolled biomedical engineers, we're releasing an episode all about well-being. Jason Franz, associate professor and Joint BME's well-being director, joins us in the booth to talk about community, wellness, resilience, self-care, and managing expectations while on our career journey. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. The podcast will be on break during the winter holidays but will resume in January 2025. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. -
5 - Salary Negotiation and Strategic Early Career Development with Barbara Senich 14.11.2024 27minWe are excited to interview Barbara Senich for today's episode! Barbara has more than 25 years of experience in the biotech industry, including working for pharmaceutical companies like Merck and Roche. As an expert in strategic thinking and marketing, Barbara provides guidance in this episode for students on negotiating salary offers in their first job. Other topics discussed include how to approach marketing yourself through the interview process, how to determine what salary level is appropriate for your early-career needs, and the first steps to consider when onboarding as a new employee. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. -
4 - An Episode for Seniors in Biomedical Enginneering: What Should You Plan For? 31.10.2024 27minColleen McGowan is back in the podcast studio with advice specifically for seniors in a biomedical engineering program. Topics covered include whether you should go out of state for your first job, how to tailor your resume for each position you apply for, a discussion on AI tools used in applicant screening, and whether recruiters can help connect you to your first job. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. -
3 - State of the Joint Department Address with Chair Paul Dayton 17.10.2024 24minOur host, Devin Hubbard, sits down with the chair and head of our Joint Department, Paul Dayton. This episode covers the history of our department, where the department sits in rankings and where we're heading in our future growth. If you're just getting to know us as a department, this is a great episode to start. Are you a biomedical engineering student (or prospective student) attending the 2024 BMES Conference? Please stop by and visit our booth! New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. -
2 - Industry Advisor Colleen McGowan on Early Career Advice for Sophomores and Juniors 03.10.2024 24minColleen McGowan is one of Joint BME's Industry Advisors. She specializes in helping students transition from their academic experience into their industry careers. Colleen also facilitates networking connections between industry and our biomedical engineering program. Devin and Colleen talk about how to polish your resume, how and where to apply for internships or jobs, and how to use social media and in-person networking to prioritize your career relationships. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live.
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