SBME Research Seminars 2026/2027

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 and industry leaders, 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.

Upcoming Seminars

Dr. Ryan D’Arcy

October 22 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm | SHRM B1001

Professor, Endowed Chair
Engineering Science, Computing Science, Simon Fraser University
Co-Founder, HealthTech Connex

Talk title: Neurotechnology advances in brain vital sign monitoring: From hospitals to diverse point-of-care settings

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Dr. Ivana Barbaric

November 5 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm | SHRM B1001

Professor of Stem Cell Biology, School of Biosciences
University of Sheffield

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Kevin Chaplin

December 10 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm | SHRM B1001

CEO, Kardium Inc.

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Caleb Bashor

January 28 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm | SHRM B1001

Assistant Professor, Departments of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Rice University
Deputy Director, Rice Synthetic Biology Institute
Associate Director, Rice Genetic Design and Engineering Center

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Joel Finbloom

February 11 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm | SHRM B1001

Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC
Associate faculty member, School of Biomedical Engineering, UBC

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Past Seminars

Dr. Calvin Kuo

September 17 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm | SHRM B1001

Assistant Professor, School of Biomedical Engineering
Co-Lead, Care Anywhere program, part of the Centre for Aging SMART, VCHRI

Talk Title: If it quacks like a duck – challenges and opportunities for interpreting data from wearable and remote devices in clinical care

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