Invited Guest Research Seminars
The SBME Research Seminars are a cornerstone of intellectual exchange at the School of Biomedical Engineering. Featuring leading researchers from internationally recognized academics, these seminars spotlight cutting-edge innovations in biomedical engineering, health sciences, and interdisciplinary research. More than just presentations, they create a dynamic forum for students, faculty, and collaborators to engage with emerging ideas, challenge assumptions, and spark new research directions. By fostering dialogue across disciplines, SBME Research Seminars play a vital role in advancing transformative health solutions and training the next generation of innovators.
2025/2026 Research Seminar Series
Dr. Zhenan Bao
September 11 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm | SHRM B1001
Talk Title: NeuroString: Soft high-channel count multimodal bioelectronic fiber for sensing in the brain and guts
Visiting from: Materials Science, Chemistry; Stanford University
Dr. Carlotta Ronda
September 25 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm | SHRM B1001
Talk Title: Metagenomic Editing of Commensal Bacteria In Vivo: From Discovery to Translational Tools
Visiting from: Innovative Genomics Institute, University of California
Dr. Ellen Rothenburg
October 2 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm | SHRM B1001
Talk Title: Gene Regulatory Mechanisms in the Launch Process of TCell Development
Visiting from: Biology; Caltech Institute of Technology
Dr. Daniel Aharoni
November 27 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm | SHRM B1001
Talk Title: Towards scalable open-source platforms for large-scale neural and behavioral recording in freely behaving animals
Visiting from: Neurology, University of California, Los Angeles
Dr. John Rogers
February 18 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm | SHRM B1001
Visiting from: McCormick School of Engineering; Northwestern University
Dr. Polina Anikeeva
February 19 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm | SHRM B1001
Talk Title: Emerging Wireless Wearable Devices for Medical Applications
Visiting from: Materials Science & Engineering; Massachusetts Institute of Technology