Biomedical Engineering Society - BMES

03/05/2026

BMES is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Board of Directors, Secretary, and Student Representative to the Board.

This is your chance to help shape the future of biomedical engineering and support the strategic direction of our Society. We encourage nominations and self nominations from leaders in academia, industry, and government.

Deadline to apply: March 31, 2026.

Learn more and submit your nomination: https://hubs.la/Q045KGFG0

02/27/2026

BMES is proud to announce the establishment of the Linda Griffith & Douglas Lauffenburger Endowment, created to support childcare for young investigators attending the BMES Annual Meeting.

This new initiative helps reduce barriers for early-career researchers balancing parenthood and professional growth — making it easier to participate, connect, and advance within the biomedical engineering community.

🔗 Learn more and sign up for updates when applications open:
https://hubs.la/Q044_ZFq0

02/26/2026

🏆 Now Accepting Nominations for 2026 BMES Awards and Fellows

BMES is proud to recognize leaders who are advancing biomedical engineering through research, innovation, and impact.

Award categories include the Robert A. Pritzker Distinguished Lecture Award for 2027, Athanasiou Medal of Excellence in Translational Bioengineering, Wallace H. Coulter Award for Healthcare Innovation, Social Impact Award, Mid Career Award, Rita Schaffer Young Investigator Award, and the Class of 2026 Grade of Fellow.

🗓 Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:59PM EST

Submit a nomination today: https://hubs.ly/Q044Lm1Q0

02/24/2026

🎙️ Office Hours Episode 8 is now available.

Join us for another engaging conversation focused on the people, ideas, and innovation driving biomedical engineering forward.

Whether you are a student, researcher, or industry professional, this episode offers insights you can apply right away.

Listen here:
https://hubs.la/Q044v1ZW0

02/24/2026

Small device, big impact. What "small" biomedical innovation changed your life?

Share your story today: https://hubs.la/Q03_cdPP0

When the pipeline to progress stops flowing, innovation stops. Help BMES spotlight the biomedical engineers securing tomorrow's breakthroughs.

02/20/2026

The BMES 2025 Digital Edition Wrap Up is now live.

From Bridging Healthcare Gaps to a World Without Biomedical Engineering, this issue captures the conversations, leaders, and moments that defined the 2025 Annual Meeting.

Inside you will find:
• 2025 Award Winners
• Fellows Class of 2025
• Outgoing and Incoming Board Members
• Photo Galleries
• Sponsors and Exhibitors

Explore the full issue: https://hubs.la/Q043_kPv0

02/18/2026

Policymakers understand dollars. They need to understand impact.

Your story helps connect the dots: Federal funding → Your research → Real patient outcomes

Whether it's:
- A device now in hospitals
- A technique now standard practice
- Students you trained now leading labs
- A problem solved that improved care

Show them the connection. Share your story: https://hubs.la/Q03_c9Br0

When the pipeline to progress stops flowing, innovation stops. Help BMES spotlight the biomedical engineers securing tomorrow's breakthroughs.

02/18/2026

BMES is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Board of Directors, Secretary, and Student Representative to the Board.

This is your chance to help shape the future of biomedical engineering and support the strategic direction of our Society. We encourage nominations and self nominations from leaders in academia, industry, and government.

Deadline to apply: March 31, 2026.

Learn more and submit your nomination: https://hubs.la/Q043GKd70

02/17/2026

🏆 Now Accepting Nominations for 2026 BMES Awards and Fellows

BMES is proud to recognize leaders who are advancing biomedical engineering through research, innovation, and impact.

Award categories include the Robert A. Pritzker Distinguished Lecture Award for 2027, Athanasiou Medal of Excellence in Translational Bioengineering, Wallace H. Coulter Award for Healthcare Innovation, Social Impact Award, Mid Career Award, Rita Schaffer Young Investigator Award, and the Class of 2026 Grade of Fellow.

🗓 Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:59PM EST

Submit a nomination today: https://hubs.la/Q043q2vM0

02/12/2026

Do you use a medical device that changed your life?

A pacemaker that keeps your heart steady?
A prosthetic that restored your mobility?
An insulin pump that manages your diabetes?
A cochlear implant that gave you hearing?
Glasses or contacts that help you see?

Behind every device is a team of biomedical engineers.

BMES is collecting stories from patients whose lives have been touched by BME innovations. Your story shows policymakers why research funding matters.

Share your experience: https://hubs.la/Q03_ccH_0

When the pipeline to progress stops flowing, innovation stops. Help BMES spotlight the biomedical engineers securing tomorrow's breakthroughs.

02/11/2026

📅 Save the Date!

The 2026 BMES Annual Meeting will take place in Orlando, Florida, October 21–24, 2026. As the premier gathering of biomedical engineers and allied fields, this meeting brings the community together for four days of connection and collaboration.

Sign up to receive updates: https://hubs.la/Q042HRYx0

02/03/2026

BMES is building a collection of breakthrough stories. Not press releases. Not polished success stories. Real examples from real work.

From all research areas: Biomaterials to bioinformatics Diagnostics to drug delivery Prosthetics to point-of-care devices

Add your story today: https://hubs.la/Q03_ccyr0

When the pipeline to progress stops flowing, innovation stops. Help BMES spotlight the biomedical engineers securing tomorrow's breakthroughs.