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Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering (CMBE)

Special Interest Group (SIG)

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About CMBE-SIG

To maintain its multidisciplinary character and central research focus, the Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Special Interest Group (CMBE-SIG) is committed to recruiting new people, new ideas, and new activities.

The CMBE-SIG brings together researchers with diverse backgrounds in scientific and clinical interests with a common goal of understanding how physical forces control biological processes and a desire to improve the practice of medicine, human and veterinary, through the results of their research.

All BMES members are welcome to join the CMBE SIG.

Purpose of CMBE-SIG


The stated goals of the CMBE-SIG are:

  • To promote interdisciplinary research.

  • To advance communication, cooperation, and education with respect to fundamental mechanisms.

  • To explore the influence of electrical, magnetic, mechanical, and other physical forces on the biological functions of cells, tissues, and organisms.

CMBE SIG Past Chairs

X. Edward Guo, Yi-Xian Qin, Cheng Dong, Robert Mauck, Elizabeth Loboa, Roland Kaunas, Yingxiao (Peter) Wang, Nadeen Chahine, Deborah Leckband

BMES CMBE Shu Chien Achievement Award

The Shu Chien Achievement Award is bestowed upon an individual who has demonstrated meritorious contributions to the field of cellular and molecular bioengineering as a dedicated BMES Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering (CMBE) Special Interest Group (SIG) award. This Award will be evaluated annually and presented to an individual at the CMBE Annual Conference.

2026 BMES CMBE Conference

CLICK HERE to learn more about the upcoming meeting.

2026 BMES CMBE Awards

CLICK HERE to learn more about submitting an award nomination. 

CMBE Rising Star 

CLICK HERE for more information and previous winners.

History

The CMBE-SIG was formed in 1980 (independently and under a different name) in response to increasing interest in the bioelectrical interactions in growth, repair, and adaptation. It became a BMES Special Interest Group in 2011.

The original organization, then called the Bioelectrical Repair and Growth Society (BRAGS), enjoyed success due to its membership's multidisciplinary and international composition. The original scientific focus was on electromagnetic processes.

Gradually, it became apparent that the effects of mechanical forces were also significant and, in many cases, closely related to those of magnetic fields. As thermal, acoustic, and other phenomena were described during scientific conferences, it became clear that a wide range of physical processes were related in their effects and must be considered before a complete understanding of physical regulation could be obtained.

During this same period, the clinical areas represented by the organization's membership also broadened. Originally bone and orthopedics provided the main clinical focus. Gradually, as soft tissue and wound studies were reported, the similarity between issues of injury and clinical treatment became apparent. Finally, it became clear that clinical practice in a wide variety of areas could be improved through a better understanding of physical control processes.

CMBE SIG Council

CMBE Council Members

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Jenny Jiang

SIG Chair

University of Pennsylvania

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Evangelia Bellas

2026 CMBE Conference Co-Curator

Temple University

Chair of Diversity Sub-Committee
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Weiqiang Chen

Chair of Membership Sub-committee & Council Member

NYU

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Ben Cosgrove

Secretary

Cornell

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Guohao Dai

Past Awards Committee Chair

Northeastern University

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Dennis Discher

Ex-Officio Advisor

University of Pennsylvania

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Stephanie Fraley

Awards Committee Chair Elect

UC San Diego

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Jianping Fu

Treasurer

University of Michigan

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Sherry Gao

Council Member

UPenn

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Riccardo Gottardi

Council Member

CHOP

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Ngan Huang

Stanford University

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Priscilla Hwang

Council Member

Virginia Commonwealth University

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Michael King

Ex-Officio Advisor

Vanderbilt University

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Allen Liu

Council Member

University of Michigan

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Wendy Liu

Awards Committee Chair

University of California, Irvine

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Claudia Loebel

Council Member

University of Pennsylvania

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Stephanie Seidlits

Chair of Communications Sub-committee & Council Member

UT Austin

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Keyue Shen

2025 Conference Co-Chair

USC

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Leo Wan

Past Awards Committee Chair

RPI

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Aijun Wang

Council Member

UC Davis

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Elizabeth Wayne

2026 CMBE Conference Co-Curator

University of Washington