Session Tracks

 

Here you will find a list of tracks, subtracks, and track chairs.

TRACK: Biomechanics

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Philip LeDuc - Carnegie Mellon University
Rebecca Heise - Virginia Commonwealth University
Matthew Fisher - NC State University & University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
Aaron Baker - University of Texas at Austin
 
SUBTRACKS:
Biofluid Mechanics
Biomechanics In Cell and Tissue Engineering
Biomechanics of Rehabilitation/Injury
Cancer Mechanobiology
Cardiovascular Biomechanics
Cellular and Molecular Biomechanics: Mechanobiology
Computational and Multiscale Modeling In Biomechanics
Human Performance/Sports Biomechanics
Matrix Effects In Mechanobiology
Mechanics of the Respiratory System
Mechanobiology of Stem Cell Engineering
Neuromuscular and Brain Biomechanics
Other / Non-specified

TRACK: Biomanufacturing

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Jian Yang - Pennsylvania State University
Tomas Gonzalez-Fernandez - Lehigh University
 
SUBTRACKS:
Biomaterials for Cell Manufacturing and Tissue Biofabrication
Bioprocess Monitoring and In-Line Sensing
Cellular Biomanufacturing
Cryopreservation In Biomanufacturing 
Microphysiological Systems (MPS) Manufacturing
Molecular Biomanufacturing
Tissue and Organ Biomanufacturing
Other / Non-specified

TRACK: Biomaterials

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Marissa Wechsler - The University of Texas at San Antonio
Monica Hinds - Oregon Health & Science University
Brian Aguado - University of California San Diego
Erika Moore - University of Florida

SUBTRACKS:
3D Printing and Advanced Biomaterial Manufacturing
Advances In Biomaterials Integration with Chips and Devices
Biomaterials for Immunoengineering
Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine
Biomaterials Scaffolds
Biomechanics of Biomaterials
Drug Delivering Biomaterials
Engineering the Stem Cell Microenvironment
Natural and Bioinspired Biomaterials
Other / Non-specified

TRACK: Biomedical Engineering Education

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Ruth Ochia - Temple University
Charles Patrick  - Texas A & M University
 
SUBTRACKS:
ABET Program Criteria, Student Outcomes
Design and Curriculum
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Experiential Learning (Curricular and Co-Curricular)
Industry and Biomedical Engineering 
K-12 Outreach
Mentorship
Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Teaching, Learning, and Pedagogy
Other/Non-specified

TRACK: Bioinformatics, Computational and Systems Biology

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Ashlee Ford Versypt - University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Aaron Meyer - University of California, Los Angeles
 
SUBTRACKS:
Analysis of Cell Signaling
Analysis of Multi-Cellular Systems
Machine Learning for Biomedical Applications 
Models of Metabolism
Multiscale Computation Modeling
Novel Methods for Systems Biology
Omics Data: Methods, Modeling and Analysis
Single-Cell Measurements and Models
Precision and Predictive Medicine
Theory and Practice of Synthetic Biology

Other / Non-specified

TRACK: Biomedical Imaging and Instrumentation

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Ria Mazumder - Widener University
Karl Lewis - Cornell University
 
SUBTRACKS:
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound and Therapeutic Ultrasound
Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Applications (MRI)
Nuclear Medicine Imaging (PET/SPECT)
Optical and Spectroscopic Imaging, Microscopy, and Spectroscopy (Optics)
Photoacoustic Imaging (PA)
X-ray and Computed Tomographic Imaging (CT)
Endoscopy and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence In Microstructural Imaging
Imaging Cells, Molecules, and Genome
Imaging Tissue, Organs, and Physiological Systems
Imaging System Development & Emerging Imaging Technologies
Other / Non-specified

TRACK: Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Omid Veiseh - Rice University
Rong Fan - Yale University
 
SUBTRACKS:
Cell Migration
Engineering and the Microbiome
Epigenetics and Chromatin Regulation
Gene Delivery and Genome Bioengineering
Reprogramming/Directed Differentiation In Stem Cell Engineering
Single-Cell Measurements and Models
Micro/Nano Tools In Molecular Biology (Genomics, Proteomics)
Molecular and Cellular Immunoengineering
Molecular Bioengineering
Molecular Imaging In Live Cells
Other / Non-specified

TRACK: Cancer Technologies

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Jessica Winter - The Ohio State University
Jan Lammerding - Cornell University
 
SUBTRACKS:
Cancer Cell Motility and Migration
Cancer Drug Delivery
Cancer Immunoengineering, Immunomodulation and Immunotherapy
Circulating Biomarkers: CTCs, Extracellular Vesicles and DNA
Computational Modeling of Cancer
Engineered Cancer Models for In Vitro Studies
Imaging Strategies In Cancer Detection, Diagnosis, and Prognosis
Molecular Profiling In Cancer
Metastasis, Dormancy & Treatment Response
Tumor Microenvironment
Other / Non-specified

TRACK: Cardiovascular Engineering

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Abhishek Jain - Texas A&M University
Elaheh Rahbar - Wake Forest University
 
SUBTRACKS:
Angiogenesis and Engineered Vascularization
Cardiac/Cardiovascular Regeneration and Stem Cells
Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering
Heart Valve Structure, Function, and Disease
Sickle Cell Disease
Thrombosis and Hemostasis
Hemodynamics and Vascular Mechanics
 Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular Biomechanics
Cardiovascular Devices
Other / Non-specified

TRACK: Drug Delivery

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Katharina Maisel - University of Maryland
Daniel Gallego-Perez - The Ohio State University
 
SUBTRACKS:
Cancer Drug Delivery
Delivery Systems for Proteins and Vaccines
 Drug Delivery for Immunomodulation and Immunotherapy
Nucleic Acid Deliver
Respiratory Drug Delivery
Other / Non-specified

TRACK: Device Technologies and Biomedical Robotics

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Ritu Raman - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Aijun Wang - University of California, Davis
 
SUBTRACKS:
Assistive Technology
Design and Control of Prostheses and Exoskeletons
Musculoskeletal Robotics and Biomechatronics In Rehabilitation
 Interventional Devices and Robotics
Surgical Robotics
Biosensors
Implantable Sensors and Devices
Wearable Sensors and Devices
Neural Devices and Electronics
Point of Care / Mobile Devices
Other / Non-specified

TRACK: Global Health Technologies

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Gulden Camci-Unal - University of Massachusetts Lowell
Eduardo Reategui - The Ohio State
 
SUBTRACKS:
Automated Technologies for use In developing countries
Industry Pathways into Other countries 
International collaborations on chronic Disease
International collaborations on infectious Disease
Nanotechnologies for Global Health Technologies and Systems
Social science collaborations across countries
Other / Non-specified

TRACK: Nano and Micro Technologies

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Akhilesh Gaharwar - Texas A&M University
Ying Wang - Binghamton University
 
SUBTRACKS:
Bioinspired/Biomimetic Micro/Nano Devices and Systems
Biomaterials Integration with Micro/Nano Chips and Devices
In Situ Tissue Regeneration via Micro/Nano Engineered Technologies
Micro/Nano Fluidic Engineering, Lab-on-Chip and Organ-on-Chip Systems
Micro/Nano Technologies In Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering, Medicine and Biology
Micro/Nano Tools for Precision Medicine
Molecular Sensors and Nanodevices for Diagnostics and Biomedical Imaging
Other / Non-specified (Implantable systems, flexible/wearable systems, 3D printing/bioprinting, tools to study and manipulate the microbiome, courses and training approaches, etc.)

TRACK: Neural Engineering

TRACK CHAIRS: 
John Clegg - University of Oklahoma
Lakiesha Williams - University of Florida
 
SUBTRACKS:
Computational Neural Modeling 
Glial Cell Engineering
Neural Decoding and Control
 Neural Device Interfaces
Neural Disease and Injury: Modeling and Therapeutics 
Neural Stem/Progenitor Cell Engineering
Neuroimaging
Neuromodulation: Brain and Spinal Cord Stimulation
Neuromodulation: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Neuro-Regenerative Engineering
Neurorehabilitation
Other / Non-specified

TRACK: Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Engineering

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Marian Hettiaratchi - University of Oregon
Brittany Taylor - University of Florida
 
SUBTRACKS:
Musculoskeletal Stem Cell Engineering
Articular Cartilage, Meniscus and Joints
Rehabilitation Engineering
Spine and Intervertebral Disc
Bone
Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Engineering: Implant and Prosthetic Biomechanics
Orthopedic: Mechanobiology and Mechanotransduction
Other / Non-specified

TRACK: Tissue Engineering

TRACK CHAIRS: 

Jonathan Butcher - Cornell University
Yan Li - Florida State University
Pinar Zorlutuna - University of Notre Dame

 
SUB-TRACKS:
  • Immunoengineering and Immunomodulation in Tissue Engineering
  • Mechanobiology in Cell and Tissue Engineering
  • Extracellular Matrix Biomaterials in Tissue Engineering
  • Neural and Neurovascular Tissue Engineering
  • Stem Cells in Tissue Engineering
  • Other / Non-specified

TRACK: Technologies for Emerging Infectious Diseases

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Jonathan Butcher - Cornell University
Yan Li - Florida State University
Pinar Zorlutuna - University of Notre Dame
 
SUBTRACKS:
  • Immunoengineering and Immunomodulation in Tissue Engineering
  • Mechanobiology in Cell and Tissue Engineering
  • Extracellular Matrix Biomaterials in Tissue Engineering
  • Neural and Neurovascular Tissue Engineering
  • Stem Cells in Tissue Engineering
  • Other / Non-specified

TRACK: Women's Health


TRACK CHAIRS: 
Pilar de la Puente - Sanford Research/University of South Dakota School of Medicine
Kaitlin Fogg - Oregon State University

SUB-TRACKS
  • Reproductive and Maternal Health
    • Menstruation, Fertility Issues, Oncofertility, Contraception, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Maternal Health, and Postpartum Care
  • Gynecological Health
    • PCOS, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Fibroids, Ovarian cysts, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Vaginitis, Gynecological Cancers
  • Breast Health
    • Breast cancer, Benign Breast Conditions, Breast Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Imaging, Nipple Shields, Lactation
  • Menopause and Postmenopausal Health
    • Management and Understanding of Menopause Symptoms, Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Cardiovascular Health Post-menopause
  • Athletic Health
    • Musculoskeletal Health, Injury Prevention, Exercise Across the Lifespan, Biomechanics, Athletic Performance and Lifetime Fitness 
  • Sex-related Differences in Health
    • Autoimmune Diseases, COVID-19, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders, Mental Health, Pain, Sleep
  • Other / Non-specified

Specialty Track: Synergizing Research and Cultural Excellence

The 2024 BMES Co-Chairs selected “Synergizing Research and Cultural Excellence” as this year’s theme. Explore with us how facilitating diverse perspectives strengthens biomedical research and innovation. The conference will emphasize the importance of inclusivity for achieving the highest standards of excellence in industry and academic research.

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Melissa Mendoza-Seale - Exponent, Inc.
Brent Winslow - Google, LLC
Wuqiang Zhu - Mayo Clinic
 
SUB-TRACKS
  • Public Engagement and Policy
  • Advocacy in Biomedical Engineering
  • AI in Global Health Beyond Borders
  • Education and Ethics of Biomedical
  • Engineering in Multicultural Context
  • The Fusion of Engineering Principles with Cultural Insights toward
  • Culturally Competent Medical Devices
  • The Future Societal Impact of Biomedical Engineering

Specialty Tracks: Immunoengineering

We welcome abstracts that demonstrate applications of engineering principles in immunology for biomedical applications. This includes, but is not limited to, research related to engineering the immune system using biomaterials, cellular-based therapies, and immune modulation in regenerative medicine.

TRACK CHAIRS: 
Michelle Teplensky - Boston University
Elizabeth Wayne - Carnegie Mellon University
John T. Wilson - Vanderbilt University
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