Eligible applicants may receive a $500 childcare grant to help offset childcare expenses while attending the meeting. In 2026, 10 grants will be awarded to support postdoctoral researchers and early-career investigators with caregiving responsibilities.
Click Learn More below to see if you are eligible for a grant.
Student volunteers are essential to the success of the BMES Annual Meeting and help create a positive experience for attendees.
Volunteers must 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.
Shift times, lengths, and responsibilities vary based on conference needs. We will try to avoid disclosed presentation conflicts, but flexibility is strongly encouraged. Because positions are limited, students with broader availability are more likely to be selected.
Congratulations to Ella Yoder, winner of the 2026 BMES Collector's Pin Design Contest!
This year, BMES members were invited to submit designs celebrating inclusivity while capturing the spirit of Orlando, host city of the BMES 2026 Annual Meeting. After reviewing many creative submissions, Ella's design was selected as the official 2026 BMES Collector's Pin.
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
BMES is now accepting applications for members interested in serving on a BMES Committee and/or as a member ofthe Medical Devices Special Interest Group (SIG). We are also looking for volunteers who would like to serve on the leadership team of the Medical Devices SIG. If you're looking for an opportunity to shape the future of biomedical engineering, expand your professional network, and contribute to the Society's mission, now is the perfect time to get involved.
Kelly Stevens, Ph.D., is a biomedical engineer who has experienced the power of scientific discovery from both sides.
As a patient living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, breakthrough biologic treatments transformed her life. Today, as a researcher at the University of Washington, she is engineering human tissues from stem cells and helping build the next generation of life-changing therapies.
Her story is one of 250 featured through American Health Discovery, a campaign celebrating 250 years of biomedical engineering breakthroughs and the people advancing healthcare.
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a promising neuromodulation approach for treating methamphetamine use disorder (MUD), but its therapeutic outcomes exhibit considerable variability. Therefore, this study proposed a deep learning model for predicting treatment response based on neuroscience findings, which may guide therapeutic decisions and prevent healthcare resource wastage. Read More
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