From Molecules to the Human Body:
Transforming Healthcare for Every Community
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Memorial Union
800 Langdon Street
Madison, WI 53703
Planning Committee: Filiz Yesilkoy, PhD and Paul Campagnola, PhD
Join Us in Shaping the Future!
In the UW-Madison Biomedical Engineering Department:
- We create cutting-edge tools to deepen our understanding of diseases and develop effective treatments.
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By bringing together
experts from engineering and medicine, we design advanced instruments for
mechanical, electrical, and optical devices that lead to new ways of
diagnosing illnesses.
- From quantum science to artificial intelligence, we use a wide breadth of knowledge and expertise to impact human lives and well-being.
As we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in medicine, we invite you to join us.
Agenda
Tentative, details subject to change.
A PDF copy of the schedule is available here.
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024 |
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7:00am
– 8:00am |
Breakfast and Registration |
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8:00am
– 8:15am |
Welcome Remarks and Introduction Paul Campagnola, PhD |
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8:15am
– 8:45am |
Biomedical Engineering’s Journey throughout 25 years Keynote: Bill Murphy, PhD |
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8:50am
– 9:35am |
Fireside Chat with the Founders Robert Radwin, PhD Willis Tompkins, PhDRay Vanderby, PhD |
Moderator: Thomas “Rock” Mackie, PhD |
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9:35am
– 9:50am |
Break |
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9:50am
– 10:20am |
Plenary Session 1 Pathway from Research to Industry Presenters: Justin Williams, PhD & Dave Beebe, PhD |
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10:25am – 11:00am |
Panel 1 Partnership between Academia and Industry Panelist: Amy Sandberg, PhD (Boston Scientific) Panelist: Michael Szulczewski (Elephas) |
Moderator: Jeanine Burmania, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation |
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11:05am
– 11:35 am |
Plenary Session 2 Women in Biomedical Engineering Presenters: Marie Lotto , MS, MBA (Insulet) & Karien Rodriguez, PhD (Kimberly Clark) |
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11:35am
– 12:15pm |
Lunch |
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12:15pm
– 1:00pm |
Panel 2 Solving Fundamental Problems in Medicine Through Cutting-Edge Research in Biomedical Engineering |
Moderator: Melissa Skala, PhD |
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1:05pm
– 1:40pm |
Panel 3 Inclusivity in the Field of BME Academia Panelist: Darilis Suarez-Gonzalez, PhD Panelist: Tracy Puccinelli, PhD Industry Panelist: Travelle Franklin-Ford Ellis, MD, PhD (Exact Sciences) |
Moderator: Kristen Seashore, MS (GE Healthcare) |
1:45pm - 1:55pm | Dean's Remarks | Executive Associate Dean David Noyce |
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2:00pm
– 2:45pm |
Plenary Session 3 Biomedical Engineering Research Transforming Healthcare in our Community |
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2:45pm
– 3:30pm |
Alumni, Industry and Current Student Career Speed Networking |
Facilitator: Wally Block, PhD |
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3:30pm - 4:45pm |
Poster Session (BME Graduate and Undergraduate Students) |
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5:00pm
– 6:00pm |
Symposium Poster Awards Ceremony Cocktail Hour and Hors d’oeuvres |
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Registration
Please register here to RSVP for the event.
Notable Speakers
Yesilkoy Lab
Thank you to our sponsors!
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