Our video series celebrating the outstanding 2025 BMES award recipients and innovators whose work is shaping the future of biomedical engineering.
Today's spotlight features Gargi Maheshwari, Vice President of Biologics Science & Technology at Merck and recipient of the Wallace H. Coulter Award for Healthcare Innovation. With more than two decades of experience, Maheshwari has led the development of vaccines, biologics, and therapies that bring scientific discovery from the lab to patients around the world.
In our featured article, “From Lab Concept to Patient Impact,” Maheshwari shares insights on what it truly takes to translate research into scalable, real-world solutions, emphasizing teamwork, resilience, and designing with the patient in mind. “What I do is take a concept from a lab and translate it into making a product that then goes to the patients who need it the most.” Read the full story and watch her 2025 BMES lecture, “Translating Science into Products – Journey of Bringing Vaccines and Biologics to Life,” to hear her perspective firsthand.Read More
What does life really look like after earning a biomedical engineering degree? In this episode of Office Hours with Liz Wayne, she chats with Dr. Jose Rios Lizarraga, Director of Formulation Sciences at Nuvalent, to unpack the realities of building a career in the biopharmaceutical industry, from graduate school uncertainty to landing that first job and beyond.
Dr. Lizarraga shares how a single undergraduate course sparked his passion for drug delivery, leading him from research at MIT to a PhD at Cornell and ultimately into pharmaceutical development. Along the way, he shares the challenges of breaking into industry, the pressure of the job search, and the importance of learning how to translate academic experience into real-world impact.
Join us today, March 31, 2026, at 2 p.m. EST for a webinar designed to help you decide whether pursuing a master’s degree is the right next step for you. This session will walk through a practical decision-making framework, exploring how graduate education aligns with your career goals, financial considerations, and personal circumstances. You’ll also hear directly from employers about the skills and credentials they value most, so you can make a confident, informed decision, whether that means pursuing a master’s or not.
Attendees will gain clarity on their professional goals, learn how to evaluate if and when a master’s degree is necessary, and identify which type of program best fits their path, including research and non-research options.
Hear from a panel of experts:
Lawrence Boyd, Director of Clemson's Master's Programs
Marissa Gray, Director of Brown's Master's Programs
Michaela Dimoff, GE Healthcare
Patricia Fleenor, Director of Quality for Transverse Medical; formerly with 3D Systems.
Nominations for important positions on the BMES Board close today. Submit nominations for BMES Secretary (two-year term beginning in October 2026), BMES Student Representative to the Board (three-year term beginning in October 2026), and four seats on the BMES Board of Directors (three-year term beginning in October 2026). At least one director position will be filled with an industry/government candidate. We invite you to put forward individuals, or self nominate, who embody the spirit of innovation, leadership, and collaboration that defines BMES. We seek those who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and who share a vision for driving strategic change within our community. Deadline to Submit: March 31, 2026
Nominations for the 2026 BMES Awards and for this year's class of BMES Fellows close today. Nominate yourself or someone you know who has made a significant impact to the field of biomedical engineering. Deadline to Submit: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Dr. William Wagner was named the 2026 recipient of the BMES Robert A. Pritzker Distinguished Lectureship Award. Dr. Wagner is the Berenfield Endowed Chair of Bioengineering and Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering, Surgery, and Chemical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as the Founding Editor and Editor-in-Chief of Acta Biomaterialia.
CDR reviewers evaluate submissions from student chapters and help determine which ones deserve top recognition. Each reviewer will receive a packet of three Chapter Development Reports (CDRs) along with a scoring rubric. Your scores will contribute to selecting the eight chapters that will be honored for their achievements.Learn More and Apply Today
The Chapter Development Report (CDR) deadline is April 15. BMES Chapters, don’t wait until the last minute to renew your Chapter and qualify for one of the eight prestigious awards at the 2026 Annual Meeting. ALL CHAPTERS onboarded before January 2026 must submit a CDR for compliance checks and renewal.
Looking to take the next step in your biomedical engineering career? The BMES Job Board connects students, researchers, and professionals with a wide range of opportunities across academia, industry, and beyond. From internships and entry-level roles to advanced positions, it’s your go-to resource for discovering openings tailored to the biomedical engineering community. Start exploring today and find the role that aligns with your goals.Find Your Next Role
By Saba Nikanfar, Shunran Zhang, Saeid Moghassemi, Arthur Colson, Hafez Jafari, Armin Shavandi, Christine Wyns, Frédéric Debiève & Christiani A. Amorim
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is crucial for tissue structure and cell behavior, positioning decellularized ECM (dECM) as a valuable biomaterial for regenerative medicine. The human placenta, abundant and bioactive, is an ideal ECM source. This study optimized decellularization protocols for human placental tissue to balance cellular removal with ECM integrity. Read More
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