In this episode of Office Hours with Liz Wayne, she chats with Dr. Jenny Amos, Teaching Professor in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, about what it really means to build a career centered on teaching in academia. From her transition away from a traditional research path to her passion for student engagement, Dr. Amos breaks down the role of teaching faculty and how they shape the classroom experience for future biomedical engineers.
Dr. Jenny Amos
They explore topics like active learning, student belonging, and how course design can directly impact retention and success in engineering programs, along with how teaching has evolved in recent years. This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the impact of great teaching in biomedical engineering.
The Northeast Biomedical Engineering League (NE-BME League) and BMES have signed an MOU to collaborate on the League’s annual Northeast Biomedical Engineering League meeting (NEBEC).
The agreement is meant to provide more opportunities for those in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic universities to present their work, connect with peers and industry, through a highly engaged regional network.
Join us on Today, April 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. EST for a webinar designed to guide prospective master’s students in BME through the variety of financial support options (from scholarships and grants to assistantships, employer or industry support, and unique funding streams such as the SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program). It will equip attendees with a decision framework to evaluate costs, benefits, obligations, and financial feasibility, helping them choose the best master’s program for them.
Speakers Include:
Aaron Burdette, PhD - Moderator, Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Cincinnati
Rahmney Flowers, Outreach Liaison , SMART Scholarship Program
Lesia Guinn, PhD, Program Manager Research Associate, Department of Bioengineering, Improving Access to Career and Educational Development (I-ACED) Program, Rice University
Marcus Huggans, PhD, Executive Director of Client Relations, GEM
Join leading researchers, innovators, and rising scientists at one of the premier gatherings in cellular and molecular bioengineering. The 2027 CMBE Conference will bring together the community to share cutting edge research, foster collaboration, and explore the future of the field. This highly anticipated conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with experts across academia, industry, and clinical research while engaging with the latest advancements shaping biomedical engineering. More details on programming, abstract submissions, and registration will be announced soon. In the meantime, make sure you stay informed and be the first to receive updates.
CMBE is proud to recognize the next generation of leaders in biomedical engineering through the Rising Stars Award. This honor celebrates early career researchers who are making significant contributions to the field and shaping the future of cellular and molecular bioengineering. As we look ahead to the 2027 CMBE Conference, the Rising Stars Award highlights the innovation, impact, and interdisciplinary collaboration that define our community. Stay tuned for more details on when applications will open and how you can be part of recognizing the rising leaders driving biomedical engineering forward.
The NIH has officially relaunched its SBIR and STTR small business programs, reopening a major funding pathway for early-stage biomedical innovation. With up to $1.4 billion available annually through the NIH Seed Fund, startups can once again access support to develop and commercialize new health technologies. New funding opportunities are expected later in 2026.
If you want to highlight interdisciplinary collaboration, lead a discussion on pressing challenges, or create space for community connection, now is the time to submit your proposal. Read More
Annals of Biomedical Engineering (Volume 54, Issue 5) features 21 cutting-edge studies advancing cardiovascular innovation, musculoskeletal health, and clinical diagnostics. Highlights include next-generation stent design, machine learning for cardiac safety, and real-world biomechanics from spine motion to gait analysis. Explore how these discoveries are shaping patient care in heart failure, injury prevention, and degenerative disease.Read More
By Songbo Zhou, Chaoming Luo, Xinyi Ma, Yongxin Lv, Na Ta, Junfeng Gao, Zhengyi Li, Dandan Yang & Hui Zhou
To address sensor redundancy and single-dimension (either phase or pattern) in gait recognition, this study proposes a few-channel multi-information fusion framework to achieve concurrent gait pattern-phase recognition, balancing recognition accuracy, system simplicity, and user comfort. Read More
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