CMBE has extended its lowest registration rates for the 2027 CMBE Conference until next week. Register now and join us in San Diego from January 3-7. The theme of this year’s meeting is "Engineering Across Biological Scales." CMBE/BMES members get the best pricing. Become a member today.

The conference will highlight emerging work in:

• Cell engineering

• Humanized in vitro systems

• Multiscale and systems-focused approaches

• Computational methods

• Translational approaches to advancing clinical medicine

Early-Bird Registration Deadline:

November 16, 2026

If you missed the original deadline, you can still submit your abstract for inclusion in the 2027 BMES CMBE Conference, January 3–7, in San Diego, California.

Don't miss this chance to present your research and connect with leaders in the field. Submit your late-breaking abstract and join us in San Diego.

Please note: Late-breaking abstract submissions will only be considered for poster presentations.

Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Deadline:

November 16, 2026

The 2027 BMES Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering (CMBE) Conference 2027 congratulates the distinguished 2027 winners of the three BMES CMBE Awards.

Edward Sander, PhD, professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Iowa College of Engineering and Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious BMES Journal Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering, was named as the Springer Nature Editorial Contribution Award recipient as well as recipient of the Springer Nature Author Service Award. These honors recognize Dr. Sander’s dedication to maintaining scientific rigor throughout the peer review process, supporting authors, and fostering a constructive and fair publishing experience. His contributions reflect an outstanding commitment to advancing scientific discovery and strengthening the research community. Learn More

Sriram Neelamegham, PhD, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Buffalo, has been appointed to the BMES Publications Board, joining Chair Emmanuel Opara, Wake Forest University School of Medicine; and Lauren Black III, Tufts University School of Engineering.

Photos from the BMES 2026 Annual Meeting are now available! Whether you stopped by for a professional headshot or want to revisit your favorite moments from Orlando, we've got you covered. Access your conference headshots below, and browse our Flickr gallery for highlights from throughout the event!

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET

Discover how artificial intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, and emerging medical device technologies are shaping the future of biomedical engineering and healthcare. Join NSBE Healthcare Innovation SIG Director Alfred Ojukwu and Founding Director Emeritus John Thomas as they explore how NSBE and BMES members can leverage these advancements, collaborate across disciplines, and help drive the next generation of healthcare innovation.

(Associate/Full). Backed by the Riccio endowment and IALS, you will lead center-level initiatives, mentor faculty, and build strategic collaborations with UMass Chan Medical School. Requires a strong PI record and a vision to elevate our rising department with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2027.

Click here to learn more and apply by 12/15/26 

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering (CMBE) Young Innovators special issue! This opportunity recognizes outstanding early-career researchers at the Assistant Professor level or equivalent. Selected innovators will be invited to publish their work in a special issue of CMBE and present their research during a two-part platform session at the 2027 BMES Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio. BMES membership is not required to apply.

Nomination Deadline: November 20, 2026

Interested candidates should submit a title, 250-word structured abstract, and NIH-style biosketch to edward-sander@uiowa.edu.