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
Dr. Ivana Barbaric
November 5 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm | SHRM B1001
Professor of Stem Cell Biology, School of Biosciences
University of Sheffield
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
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
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