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Nerve Regeneration and Academic Leadership — A Conversation with BMES President Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert

Nerve Regeneration and Academic Leadership — A Conversation with BMES President Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert

Office Hours with Liz Wayne
• 54 min
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In this episode of Office Hours, Liz Wayne talks with Shelly Sakiyama‑Elbert, Vice Dean, Research and Graduate Education, Professor of Bioengineering at University of Washington, and President of the Biomedical Engineering Society. From nerve regeneration and stem cell biology to academic leadership and professional service, Sakiyama-Elbert shares how she balances research, mentorship, and administration while helping shape the future of biomedical engineering. Together, Wayne and Sakiyama-Elbert unpack what it really means to build strong academic ecosystems, lead with purpose, and support the next generation of engineers in a rapidly changing world.