BME Invited Academic Speaker Series

Speaker Alexander Dunn Associate Professor Department of Chemical Engineering Stanford University Abstract Living cells are the quintessential smart materials, whose ability to move, change shape, and assemble into complex, multicellular organisms ultimately stems from the molecular-scale interactions of their constituent protein components. How exactly nanoscale protein-protein interactions dictate the complex material and functional properties of […]

Speaker Natalie Artzi Associate Professor Harvard Medical School Abstract Immunomodulatory therapies have advanced to clinical trials over the past decade for the treatment of a range of diseases and disorders, from cancer to diabetes to transplant rejection. However, the efficacy of these therapies remains limited, as challenges associated with off-target drug toxicity, poorly controlled drug […]

Speaker Taufik Valiante Director of Surgical Epilepsy Program, Krembil Neuroscience Centre Co-Directorm CRANIA Co-Director, Max Planck-UofT- Center for Neural Science and Technology Scientist, KITE Research Institute, UHN Associate Professor (status-only), Institute of Biomedical Engineering Abstract TBA  

Speaker Kam Leong Samuel Y. Sheng Professor of Biomedical Engineering Department of Biomedical Engineering Columbia University Abstract Inflammation serves as a crucial defense mechanism, alerting our bodies to damage and aiding in the restoration of homeostasis. However, when inflammation becomes excessive or chronic, it can manifest as a range of debilitating diseases, including cancer, autoimmune […]

Speaker Daniel Ferris Robert W. Adenbaum Professor J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering University of Florida Abstract The University of Florida Human Neuromechanics Laboratory studies the science and engineering of bionic prostheses, robotic exoskeletons, and mobile brain computer interfaces. The two goals are to better understand how humans control their bodies and to […]

Speaker Jaydev Desai Professor Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Abstract Mitral regurgitation is a common heart valve disease. Current approaches for mitral valve repair include open heart surgery (which carries the risk of post-operative complications) and transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVr). TMVr is a relatively new approach that is […]

Abstract Feeling stuck in a rut, trapped in the repetitive motions of daily life? Imagine if the key to breaking free was already within your grasp, ready to be unlocked by adopting transformative tools and mindsets. Join us for an enlightening lecture with Jeff Karp, a distinguished professor at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a […]

Speaker Adam Abate Professor Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy University of California, San Francisco Abstract Many fundamental questions in biology hinge on understanding the interactions of millions of single cells. In my lab, we develop technologies to study large populations of single cells in detail. In this talk, I […]

Speaker Theresa Reineke Professor Department of Chemistry College of Science & Engineering University of Minnesota Abstract Multifunctional macromolecules have a tremendous impact on a multitude of applications. For example, the development of polymer excipients can improve the solubility and bioavailability of intractable drugs, nucleic acid delivery vehicles have promise to promote selective genome editing, and […]

Speaker Jaideep Bains Director Krembil Research Institute University Health Network Please join us as Jaideep Bains, Director of the Krembil research Institute, shares his research with us. Research Summary Dr. Bains' research uses multiple experimental approaches to reveal key features about neural circuits that regulate internal state and are also purposed to control behavior and […]

Speaker Kris Shah President Baylis Medical Technologies Abstract Baylis Medical has been innovating medical devices globally for over 25 years. This presentation highlights the journey of the RF Transseptal System, used for percutaneous access to the left atrium, from concept to becoming a global standard of care, treating over 2 million patients in 30+ countries. […]