March 17 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BME Seminar Series: Shalin Mehta, PhD 1003 (Tong Auditorium) Engineering Centers Building 1550 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, United States Mapping cellular responses to perturbations with dynamic computational imaging and AI Shalin Mehta, PhDPlatform LeaderComputational MicroscopyChan Zuckerberg Biohub co-sponsors: Morgridge Institute for Research and the Center for Quantitative Cellular Imaging Abstract:Discovery of biological mechanisms, drugs, and therapeutics is being accelerated by image-based profiling of cellular responses to perturbations. In this seminar, I will discuss our...
March 31 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BME Seminar Series: Lori A. Setton, PhD 1003 (Tong Auditorium) Engineering Centers Building 1550 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, United States The Death and Re-Birth of the Intervertebral Disc Cell Lori A. Setton, PhDLopata Distinguished Professor and Chair of Biomedical EngineeringMcKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis Corrine Bahr Memorial Lecture Abstract:Intervertebral disc disorders are among the greatest contributors to pain and disability annually, such that low back pain and neck pain are ranked...
April 7 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BME Seminar Series: Daniel Gallego-Perez, PhD 1003 (Tong Auditorium) Engineering Centers Building 1550 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, United States Nanotransfection-driven gene and cell therapies Daniel Gallego-Perez, PhDEdgar C. Hendrickson Chair in Biomedical EngineeringProfessor, Surgery GeneralThe Ohio State University Abstract:Gene and engineered cell therapies hold transformative potential for treating a wide range of conditions. However, current approaches face significant practical and translational challenges, including a heavy reliance on viral vectors and high variability, which often...
April 21 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BME Seminar Series: Alan Jassanof, PhD 1003 (Tong Auditorium) Engineering Centers Building 1550 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, United States Analyzing Brain-Wide Function Using New Molecular Imaging Tools Alan Jasanoff, PhDProfessor of Biological Engineering and Brain and Cognitive SciencesMassachusetts Institute of Technology Abstract:Behavior and cognition depend on the integrated action of neural structures and populations distributed throughout the brain. Deciphering mechanisms by which this takes this place is both a tremendous scientific problem and a...
April 25 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM BME Design Poster Session and Awards Engineering Centers Building Atrium 1550 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, United States The biomedical engineering department invites the public to a poster session presented by biomedical engineering undergraduates. Over 40 teams will be showcasing their solutions for design projects from clients in the medical school, life sciences, engineering, and the community. For a full list of the projects and presentation times, visit the UW BME Design page....
April 28 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BME Seminar Series: Jessica Wagenseil, PhD 1003 (Tong Auditorium) Engineering Centers Building 1550 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, United States Biomechanics of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms Jessica Wagenseil, DScProfessor, Mechanical Engineering and Materials ScienceVice Dean for Faculty AdvancementMcKelvey School of EngineeringWashington University Abstract:Thoracic aortic aneurysms are a dilation of the aortic wall that can be asymptomatic for many years until they dissect or rupture. Dissection or rupture is associated with a high mortality rate. Surgical replacement...
May 10 @ 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM BME 2025 Spring Graduation Lunch Engineering Centers Building Atrium 1550 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, United States The Department of Biomedical Engineering invites our new graduates and their guests to a celebratory lunch following the commencement ceremony at Camp Randall on May 10 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Graduating students will receive an email with information about RSVPing and picking up their graduation gifts. If you have questions, please contact Vishmaa Ramsaroop-Briggs. Visit these...
August 21 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Alumni Ice Cream Social Memorial Union Terrace 800 Langdon St, Madison, Wisconsin Hey, Badger Engineering Alum! We invite you to join us for an evening of reminiscing, networking, and delicious Babcock ice cream on Thursday, August 21st from 4-6pm at the Memorial Union Terrace. Alumni from across the college will have the chance to connect at one of the most beloved sites on campus. Leadership from across the college...
September 5 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM BME Welcome Back Social Engineering Centers Building Atrium 1550 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, United States All Biomedical Engineering undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to join us in celebrating the new academic year. Enjoy snacks and department giveaways in the ECB atrium from 2-4pm.
September 15 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BME Seminar Series: Allen Garner PhD 1003 (Tong Auditorium) Engineering Centers Building 1550 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, United States Electrical Manipulation of Biological Cells: Models and Applications Allen Garner, PhD, PEProfessor, Graduate Program ChairSchool of Nuclear EngineeringPurdue University Electric waveforms, including electric pulses (EPs) and alternating current (AC) fields,...