Bruce Wiggin

Bruce Wiggin is a Teaching Professor in the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at North Carolina State University. He specializes in guiding students through medical device development and has contributed to surgical robotics and ophthalmic treatments. His work bridges academia and industry, reflected in his role as founder/CEO of Inoculus Ventures, developing novel dry eye disease treatments under a university lab agreement.

Education:

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, NC State University (2014)
• BS in Biomedical Engineering, NC State University (2009)

Research Focus: Wiggin’s interests span medical technology innovation, ophthalmic therapies, and surgical robotics. His interdisciplinary approach combines engineering principles with clinical needs to advance healthcare solutions.

Awards:

• Da Vinci Award
• President’s Award from the American Society of Biomechanics

Advising & Industry: As a former design engineer at Asensus Surgical, he transitioned to academic-industry liaison roles. Currently, he mentors BME senior design projects and leads Inoculus Ventures, fostering university-startup collaborations.

Labs & Ventures: Research is conducted via a university lab agreement supporting BME-derived startups, emphasizing translational medical technologies.