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UCSD Institute of Engineering in Medicine

Funds the UC San Diego Institute of Engineering in Medicine, pairing engineering and medicine to develop interdisciplinary discovery programs.

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About

The UC San Diego Institute of Engineering in Medicine (IEM) is an Organized Research Unit established in July 2008 that bridges engineering and medicine through collaborative research and interdisciplinary education. It is home to 14 research centers and 300+ faculty drawn from the School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health and Longevity Science, th…

Programs & grants under this funder
GEM Challenge (Galvanizing Engineering in Medicine)

Funds GEM Challenge, internal seed grants for UCSD teams on early-phase medical technology projects.

1 grant
GEM Challenge
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GEMINI (Galvanizing Engineering in Medicine Inclusion Initiative)

Funds GEMINI Galvanizing Engineering in Medicine Inclusion Initiative, dEI fellowship and faculty mentor award supporting underrepresented researchers at the UCSD engineering-medicine interface.

GEMSTONES Community Engagement Award

Funds GEMSTONES Community Engagement Award, seed awards for UCSD faculty teams developing tech solutions for underserved community health needs.

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: iem.ucsd.edu