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Since its inception in 1985, the Toronto Biomedical Engineering Conference (ToBE) has proudly held the distinction of being the longest-running student-run conference, serving as a testament to its enduring legacy of excellence and innovation. Held annually at the University of Toronto, ToBE has established itself as a premier platform for the exchange of knowledge and ideas within the biomedical engineering community. Each year, ToBE attracts internationally renowned speakers who share their expertise and insights with attendees, enriching the conference experience and inspiring the next generation of biomedical engineers. Moreover, students affiliated with the biomedical engineering community at the University of Toronto get the opportunity to present their research and projects, showcasing their contributions to the advancement of the field and fostering meaningful collaborations and discussions among peers and professionals alike.
Time until the 2025 Conference
May 9th, 2025
2025 Event Schedule
2025 Keynote Speakers
Dr. Thomas J. Webster, PhD
Thomas J. Webster’s (H index: 130) degrees are in chemical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh (B.S., 1995; USA) and in biomedical engineering from RPI (Ph.D., 2000; USA). He has formed over a dozen companies who have numerous FDA approved medical products currently improving human health in over 30,000 patients. His technology is also being used in commercial products to improve sustainability and renewable energy. He is currently helping those companies and serves as a professor at Brown University, Saveetha University, Hebei University of Technology, UFPI, and others. Dr. Webster has numerous awards including: 2020, World Top 2% Scientist by Citations (PLOS); 2020, SCOPUS Highly Cited Research (Top 1% Materials Science and Mixed Fields); 2021, Clarivate Top 0.1% Most Influential Researchers (Pharmacology and Toxicology); 2022, Best Materials Science Scientist by Citations (Research.com); and is a fellow of over 8 societies. Prof. Webster is a former President of the U.S. Society for Biomaterials and has over 1,350 publications to his credit with over 55,000 citations. He was recently nominated for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Prof. Webster also recently formed a fund to support Nigerian student research opportunities in the U.S.
Dr. Jessica Winter, PhD
Jessica Winter is a Distinguished Professor of Engineering in the William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and the Department of Biomedical Engineering, serves on the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Board of Directors, and is Editor in Chief of RSC Journal of Materials Chemistry B. She received her PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Innovative Visual Rehabilitation at the Boston VA Hospital. Her research interests include nanoparticles for cancer diagnostics and drug delivery; and cell migration in the brain tumor microenvironment. She is a co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Core Quantum Technologies, a company that markets nanoparticle reagents for cancer diagnostics. She was named TechColumbus Innovator of the Year, Columbus Business First 40 under 40, and Columbus Business First 20 People to Know in Technology. She has received the American Physical Society (APS) Five Sigma Award, American Chemical Society (ACS) Rising Star Award, and the Engineering DesignNews Golden Mouse Trap Rising Star Award; she was named to Top 25 STEM professors in Ohio; and is a fellow of the AIChE, BMES, AAAS, AIMBE, the RSC, and senior member of the IEEE.
2025 Student Presentations
At the Toronto Biomedical Engineering Conference (ToBE), students affiliated with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto are provided with a unique opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge research through engaging poster presentations or informative oral sessions. This platform not only allows students to share their innovative findings and insights with a diverse audience of peers, faculty, and industry professionals but also fosters valuable networking opportunities and constructive feedback exchanges. Through these presentations, students contribute to the vibrant academic discourse surrounding biomedical engineering, enriching the conference experience and furthering the collective knowledge base of the field.
Rules of Submission
- Word Limit: The text must be within the 300 word limit.
- Please draft your abstract with the following 4 subsections in mind:
- Rationale & Objectives
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusions & Significance
- Writing Style: The University of Toronto BME community consists of individuals with diverse expertise and levels of experience. To help make your exciting work accessible to our entire community, we are requesting that all abstracts be written in a language that is easy to understand by multiple audiences. Please also minimize the use of highly technical terms or field-specific jargon.
- Abstracts must be submitted through the online form available below:
Abstract submissions open on February 10, 2025 and close on March 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Students will be notified of the outcome by Friday April 13, 2025.
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About the Organizers
As organizers, we are thrilled to present this esteemed event, which stands as a testament to the dedication and passion of our student-led team. At ToBE, we pride ourselves on being a student-run organization, where every aspect of the conference, from planning to execution, is orchestrated by the collaborative efforts of our talented team members. Together, our team worked tirelessly to curate an enriching and impactful conference experience for our attendees, featuring engaging presentations, insightful discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. By harnessing the collective talents and creativity of our student organizers, ToBE continues to uphold its reputation as one of the premier student-run conferences in the field of biomedical engineering.
Co-Chairs
Reke Ferdinand Avikpe
Lyba Sheraz
Programs Coordinators
Nour Ghanem
Shaghayegh Chavoshian
Alex Jucan
Sponsorship Leads
Tiffany Rodrigues
Mina Latif
Charlotte Gibson
Media & Marketing Leads
Jessica Kaloti
Yvonne Yang
Workshop Coordinators
Alexandria Schneider
Aryan Singh
Publication Coordinators
Samantha Unger
Tyler Thomson
Atoosa Ziyaeyan
Mohammed Nazeri
Treasurer
Tony Jiao
2025 Sponsors
