Join UT Southwestern Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Texas Biomedical Engineering, UT Dallas, SMU and UTA Engineering for the 2024 North Texas Biomedical Engineering Symposium: Medical Technology Innovation, Commercialization, and Clinical Translation . For an inside look at the event schedule, visit: 2024 NTX BME Agenda.

Kam Family Award Lecture
Dr. Samir Mitragotri
John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Harvard University
Cambridge, Mass.

Keynote Lecture
Dr. Ahmad Bahai
CTO, Texas Instruments
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Mass.

Poster Session: Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Submission Deadline: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Notification of Acceptance: Friday, November 8, 2024

Submission Guidelines

• The abstract should not exceed 2,500 characters (including spaces) with a standard structure (Title, authors, background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions).
• All abstracts should be submitted at: https://forms.office.com/r/AtWVbxwcJW
• Posters can be re-used from previous meetings or updated/new.
• Standard poster sizes are acceptable, but must not exceed 4' H x 4' W.

All aspects of BME Research will be considered for inclusion to highlight the breadth of research underway in North Texas. 

North Texas BME Healthcare Challenge: Rapid Ideation Proposal Competition

Thursday, November 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
TI-BMES Building, 2336 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX

Brainstorm and pitch your solution while networking with North Texas Region BME students to solve pressing healthcare problems. Join us for the Healthcare Challenge Rapid Ideation Proposal Competition - an exhilarating event where your creativity and innovation can shape the future of patient care!

What to Expect:

• Brainstorming Sessions: Collaborate with fellow bright minds to generate groundbreaking ideas including innovative applications for nanomaterials, biomaterials, tissue engineering, biomechanics, imaging, machine learning and combinations thereof.
• Proposal Presentations: Present your innovative solutions aimed at enhancing research, diagnosis, and treatment in healthcare.

Why Participate?

• Make a Difference: Your ideas could revolutionize biomedical research, patient health and treatment methods.
• Network: Connect with faculty and peers who share your passion for biomedical engineering.
• Win Prizes: Compete for exciting rewards and recognition for your innovative solutions.

How to Join:

Bring your creativity! No Preparation Needed: Health Challenges will be given at the start of the competition. Teams: Teams will be formed at the event, by random selection. Register at https://redcap.link/20a6k7g5

Don’t miss this chance to be at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Bring your ideas, enthusiasm, and expertise to the Healthcare Challenge Competition and let’s create a healthier future together!

Register Now and Be Part of the Fun!
Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in North Texas biomedical engineering programs are invited to participate in this fun event. For more information, contact us at ntxbmesymposium@UTSouthwestern.edu.