Lehigh BioE takes BMES 2025! Conference Recap
Several of our BioE students, faculty, and alumni recently attended the 2025 annual BMES Conference in San Diego, CA. Read below for some student reflections on the conference, and visit our Instagram (@inbioe) for more pictures!
Kailey M., Undergraduate student, Mechanical Engineering, Seshadri lab
BMES was an incredibly fulfilling event, allowing me and the rest of my lab to learn about research performed across the world. The creativity and innovation our university students presented at this conference let me know that BioE has a bright future ahead of it!
Peter J.,'22, MS '24, BioE Undergraduate and Graduate program alumnus, TGF lab
I had a great experience being able to present my master’s work. It was highly valuable to learn from experts in their fields.
Maggie C., Master’s student, Bioengineering, TGF and Blocher McTigue labs
Attending BMES as a grad student (and soon-to-be Lehigh graduate) this year gave me an entirely new perspective on the importance of conferences such as these. The in-person human connection, discussion, and networking opportunities were incredible!
Gianna L., Undergraduate student, Bioengineering, Seshadri lab
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have attended the BMES Research Conference in San Diego. I shared the work I have been diligently working on, learned from other researchers from different universities and connected with other bioengineering students. This conference has opened my eyes to the many exciting and endless paths within the field!
Nicholas E., Undergraduate student, Bioengineering, Seshadri lab
My first conference was amazing. The research there really reminded me why I chose Bioengineering in the first place.
Zelalem A., Undergraduate student, Bioengineering, Jones lab
BMES 2025 was an incredible experience. I had the opportunity to meet innovators, scientists, and engineers who are all working to advance the field and solve pieces of the larger healthcare puzzle. The conference was a fantastic platform for me to step out of my comfort zone and connect with professionals, researchers, and academic institutions.
I gained valuable insights from every conversation and presentation, whether it was a session, a talk, or a poster. It was inspiring to witness firsthand where science is headed and how it's evolving. BMES truly showcased the momentum and passion driving biomedical engineering forward. And I would like to say thank you to the BIOE department for making this opportunity possible!
Lillian W., Undergraduate student, Chemical Engineering, Brown lab
Presenting at the BMES Annual Meeting in San Diego was an inspiring experience that made me truly envision my future as a researcher and a professional. I gained valuable experience communicating my work to the scientific community and connected with graduate school opportunities. I'm so grateful for the experience!