Student volunteers are essential to the success of the BMES Annual Meeting and help create a positive experience for attendees. Applications are due this Friday, so interested students are encouraged to apply soon.
Volunteers initially register at the full $425 student rate. After completing 8–10 hours of assigned volunteer work, they will receive a $275 reimbursement, reducing their registration cost to $150.
These grants provide $500 to help offset childcare expenses associated with attending the 2026 BMES Annual Meeting. This year, BMES will award 10 grants to eligible postdoctoral researchers and early-career investigators, helping make participation in the meeting more accessible for those balancing research, travel, and family responsibilities.
Click Learn More below to see if you are eligible for a grant.
In this episode of Office Hours with Liz Wayne, Liz chats with Amal Shabazz, Ph.D. candidate and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow in Bioengineering at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Amal discusses her research using 3D printing to develop nipple tissue for breast reconstruction, her journey to graduate school, and the mentorship that shaped her path. She also shares advice on balancing research, leadership, and advocacy, setting boundaries, working with advisors, and building meaningful professional connections.
The 2027 BMES CMBE Conference will bring the cellular and molecular bioengineering community together around this year’s theme: “Mechanisms to Medicine: Engineering Across Biological Scales”.
We invite abstract submissions that explore:
How complex biological mechanisms integrate to create functional humans with emergent properties
How dysregulation of these mechanisms leads to systems-level failures
How cutting-edge technologies in cell engineering, humanized in vitro systems, multiscale and systems-focused approaches, and computational methods can advance clinical medicine
With only one week remaining, now is the time to submit your research and join the conversation.
The BMES Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Special Interest Group (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.
Submission Deadline: August 15, 2026
CMBE Momentum Award
Sponsored by APL Bioengineering
The CMBE Momentum Award recognizes a BMES-CMBE SIG member who is at the mid-career stage and has made a substantial impact on their field that is related to cellular and molecular bioengineering.
The BMES CMBE Shu Chien Achievement Award is the most prestigious honor bestowed by the BMES CMBE-SIG. This award recognizes an individual who has made exceptional contributions to the cellular and molecular bioengineering field.
Christopher Jacobs Award for Excellence in Leadership
The BMES CMBE Christopher Jacobs Award recognizes leadership excellence in the community. Leadership is broadly defined and includes efforts in education, service, and publication/ dissemination of knowledge related to the field.
BMES members are invited to apply for opportunities to serve on a committee, join the Medical Devices Special Interest Group (SIG), or take on a leadership role within the Medical Devices SIG.
Volunteering is a meaningful way to help shape BMES programs and initiatives, connect with fellow biomedical engineering professionals, and contribute your experience to the Society’s mission. Explore the available opportunities and find the role that best matches your interests.
American Health Discovery is rallying engineers, patients, and organizations around supporting biomedical research — at exactly the moment when the country is paying attention. Post it on LinkedIn. Share it in a Slack channel. Forward it to one person outside the field. Every mention reaches someone new.
If you’re planning to apply for an NIH fellowship (F), career development award (K), or training grant (T), staying informed about recent NIH efforts to centralize peer review can help you understand how your application may be assigned and reviewed. As supporting and sustaining the future research workforce remains a top priority for NIH leadership and reflected in the NIH Unified Funding Strategy, the NIH remains committed to providing the information and resources early career researchers need to better understand evolving application and peer review processes.Read More
As AI tools and computational power grow, it’s imperative that the healthcare sector push forward to make the best use of the newest applications. ARPA-H advances the U.S. government’s cross-functional Genesis Mission by funding programs that develop breakthrough tools, data, and capabilities to accelerate AI-enabled health solutions and biomedical innovation. ARPA-H is answering this call by investing in research and business innovation through transformative programs and helping to turn AI’s potential into real-world impact for patients and providers. Read More
The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing $380 million in 20 teams to create a nationwide network of AI-enabled automated laboratories. Supported by up to $20 million from the Astera Institute, the four-year initiative will advance open, reproducible science, accelerate discoveries, and strengthen U.S. leadership in automated research. Read More
Last week, BMES congratulated Ella Yoder, winner of the 2026 BMES Collector's Pin Design Contest!
Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their creativity. Be sure to add the 2026 BMES Collector's Pin to your registration when you register for the Annual Meeting, or purchase it onsite in Orlando! Register Now
The June issue of Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering features research on how macrophages support the maturation and metabolism of stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes, along with a review of the nucleolus’s emerging role in mechanobiology. Additional studies explore matrix remodeling, cell communication, extracellular vesicles, tumor mechanics, hydrogel modeling, platelet behavior, and open-source simulations of fibrous matrices. The issue also includes an editorial on the potential impact of artificial intelligence on healthcare and biomedical engineering.Read the Issue
By Simeng Lu, Jie Chen, Limeng Wu, Yao Sun, Zhenzhen Yin, Miriam Hernandez-Meadows, Adam P. Jones, Anat Stemmer-Rachamimov, Scott R. Plotkin & Lei Xu
NF2-related schwannomatosis (NF2-SWN) is a devastating genetic disorder characterized by the development of bilateral vestibular schwannomas (VSs), which are histologically benign tumors that cause hearing loss and vestibular dysfunction. Currently, there are no FDA-approved pharmacologic therapies for VS or VS-associated hearing loss, representing a major unmet medical need for patients with NF2-SWN. Although immunotherapy has transformed the treatment of many solid malignancies, its efficacy in VS has not been comprehensively evaluated.
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