In 1985, the Louisiana Board of Regents established the Center for Rehabilitation Science and Biomedical Engineering (CRSBE) at Louisiana Tech as a university-wide Center of Excellence. Committed to education, research, and service, the Centerís activities range from research in cardiopulmonary support systems, and materials and microdevices to solve biomedical problems to technology-based services to individuals who have a disability or other medical need.

The Center is housed in the 63,000 square foot Biomedical Engineering Center complex. The building includes staff and administrative offices, educational facilities, research and assessment laboratories, and a dormitory for students with disabilities. Additional resources of the Center include wood, metal, and electronics shops, and graphics and video studios. The facilities and equipment have an estimated value of $4,000,000.

The Center provides opportunities for faculty and students from throughout the entire university to participate in its activities and programs.