PISCATAWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Biomedical engineers, clinicians, technicians, researchers and educators from across the world will gather in Orlando, Fla., to showcase and discuss the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, data science, neuroengineering, and more during the 46th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), which will be held from July 15-19. The conference theme, "Technology and its promise for equity and access for well-health,” addresses the positive impact biomedical engineers can have on society.
During this event – the world’s largest conference dedicated to international biomedical engineering – a diverse array of scientific topics will be covered, from cutting-edge research and innovation in biomedical engineering, to healthcare technology and translational clinical research, particularly around women and children’s health. Aside from the core scientific topics, the conference will also include symposia and workshops about successful entrepreneurship, improvements to biomedical engineering education, and best practices for securing grants.
The conference is structured as a five-day program encompassing 12 different themes relevant to the current state of the biomedical engineering and healthcare landscape, along with a plenary speaker for each topic. Additionally, attendees have the choice of participating in over 20 mini symposia, five special sessions, and 11 workshops. Attendees will be able to participate in many networking and social events in-between and after each session.
Finally, the 2024 Women in Biomedical Engineering (WiBME) Forum will be held during the conference, which will include four keynote speakers, and highlight the role of women in biomedical engineering and healthcare advances. The two-day forum, which is the second iteration of what is now an annual event, will also have networking sessions, which require advance registration due to the limited number of seats available.
For more details on registering for the 2024 International Conference of IEEE EMBS, please visit the conference website, embc.embs.org. To learn more about the 2024 WiBME Forum, please visit, wibme.embs.org.
EMBS Conference
Date and Time: Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19
Location: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Fla., USA
Plenary Presentation:
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“Forging a New Future: Participatory Action – Design and Engineering Technologies with People with Disabilities”
- Rory A. Cooper, Ph.D., founding director of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories
Keynote Speakers:
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Machine Learning Technologies for Accessible Point of Care Ultrasound
- Purang Abolmaesumi, Ph.D., University of British Columbia
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Nanomedicine via SANDs, QBET, EXODUS, and Brain Organoid MAP
- Luke P. Lee, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School
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Multiscale Modeling and Design Principles of Biomolecular Networks
- Yu (Brandon) Xia, Ph.D., McGill University
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Hypnos unveiled: Exploring Cardiovascular and Respiratory Variability During Sleep
- Michael Khoo, Ph.D., University of Southern California
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Neural and Rehabilitation Engineering (NRE)
- Yiwen Wang, Ph.D., Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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The Revolution in Personal Cardiac Diagnostic Technology
- David E. Albert, M.D., AliveCor, Inc.
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Highly Integrated Bionic Limbs and Neurorehabilitation of Pain
- Max C. Ortiz, Ph.D., Bionics Institute and University of Melbourne
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Accessible Infectious Diseases Testing: Lessons learned from COVID-19 in Upstate South Carolina
- Delphine Dean, Ph.D., Clemson University
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Computational Microscopy of Dynamic Samples
- Laura Waller, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
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Improving Maternal and Fetal Health Outcomes by Engineering Digital Twins of Pregnancy
- Michelle L. Oyen, Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis
2024 WiBME Forum
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 17 to Thursday, July 18
Location: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Fla., USA
Keynote Speakers:
- Vanessa E. Wyche, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center
- Jennifer L. West, Ph.D., dean of engineering and applied science, University of Virginia
- Meike Herget, Ph.D., founder and chief technology officer of Avails Medical Inc.
- Christine Edwards, Ph.D., electrical and biomedical engineer, Department of Defense
EMBS Conference Organizing Committee
Ranu Jung, University of Arkansas; Bruce Wheeler, University of California San Diego; Kevin Otto, University of Florida; María Fernanda Cabrera-Umpiérrez, Polytechnic University of Madrid; Georgios Mitsis, McGill University; May Wang, Georgia Institute of Technology; Rosa H. M. Chan, City University of Hong Kong
WiBME Forum Organizing Committee
Erika Ross Ellison, ONWARD; Yasemin Akay, University of Houston; Natalie Mrachacz-Kersting, University of Freiburg; May Wang, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michela Chiappalone, University of Genova; Tammy Riklin Raviv, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev; Wei Chen, Fudan University; Virginia Laura Ballarin, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata; Rose Faghih, New York University; Marianna Semprini, University of Genova; Rosa H. M. Chan, City University of Hong Kong; Qiu Anqi, Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Metin Akay, University of Houston; Paul Sajda, Columbia University
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About the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
The IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) is the world's largest international society of Biomedical Engineers. With more than 12,000 members residing in some 100 countries around the world, it's a true global connection, providing access to the most fascinating people, practices, information, ideas, opinion and fellowship from one of science's fastest growing fields: biomedical engineering. From formalized mathematical theory through experimental science, from technological development to practical clinical applications, IEEE EMBS members support scientific, technological, and educational activities as they apply to the concepts and methods of the physical and engineering sciences in biology and medicine. By working together, we can transform and revolutionize the future of medicine and healthcare. For more information about the IEEE EMBS, please visit www.embs.org.
