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.
  • 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. 

Register here!


Agenda

Tentative, details subject to change.

A PDF copy of the schedule is available here.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024


7:00am – 8:00am


Breakfast and Registration



8:00am – 8:15am

Welcome Remarks and Introduction

Paul Campagnola, PhD



8:15am – 8:45am

Biomedical Engineering’s Journey throughout 25 years

Keynote: Bill Murphy, PhD



8:50am – 9:35am

Fireside Chat with the Founders

Robert Radwin, PhD

Willis Tompkins, PhD

Ray Vanderby, PhD


Moderator:

Thomas “Rock” Mackie, PhD

9:35am – 9:50am


Break


9:50am – 10:20am

Plenary Session 1

Pathway from Research to Industry

Presenters: Justin Williams, PhD & Dave Beebe, PhD



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

11:05am – 11:35 am

Plenary Session 2

Women in Biomedical Engineering

Presenters: Marie Lotto , MS, MBA (Insulet) & Karien Rodriguez, PhD (Kimberly Clark)



11:35am – 12:15pm


Lunch


12:15pm – 1:00pm

Panel 2

Solving Fundamental Problems in Medicine Through Cutting-Edge Research in Biomedical Engineering

Panelists: Filiz Yesilkoy, PhD, Kevin Eliceiri, PhD, Aviad Hai, PhD, Josh Brockman, PhD, Aarushi Bhargava, PhD

Moderator:

Melissa Skala, PhD


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

2:00pm – 2:45pm

Plenary Session 3

Biomedical Engineering Research Transforming Healthcare in our Community

Presenters:  Krishanu Saha, PhD, Kip Ludwig, PhD,  Randy Bartels, PhD, Colleen Witzenburg, PhD



2:45pm – 3:30pm


Alumni, Industry and Current Student Career Speed Networking

Facilitator:

Wally Block, PhD

3:30pm - 4:45pm


Poster Session (BME Graduate and Undergraduate Students)


5:00pm – 6:00pm

Symposium Poster Awards Ceremony

Cocktail Hour and Hors d’oeuvres



Registration

Please register here to RSVP for the event. 


Notable Speakers


Bill Murphy, PhD
Harvey D. Spangler Professor & H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellow

David Beebe, PhD
John D. MacArthur Professor & Claude Bernard Professor

Founders

Rob Radwin, PhD 

Willis Tompkins, PhD

Yesilkoy Lab


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