Bioinnovation and Medical Engineering Symposium

Friday, June 27, 2025 at Innovation Lab Forum

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Event Overview

Join us at Missouri S&T for the inaugural Bioinnovation and Medical Engineering Symposium, a one-day gathering of leading scientists, engineers, health care professionals, and policymakers dedicated to shaping the future of bioinnovation.

This event will highlight Missouri S&T’s groundbreaking work in medical engineering and biotechnology, foster collaboration with regional partners, and showcase emerging research from academia, industry, and government.

Attendees will enjoy a full day of networking, cutting-edge talks, a poster session, and a celebratory dinner.

Who Should Attend

  • Faculty and researchers in bioengineering, biotechnology, and medical innovation
  • Industry leaders and Chief Science Officers from biotech and pharma sectors
  • Policymakers and elected officials
  • Partners from WashU, Phelps Health, and other medical and academic institutions
  • Students and postdoctoral trainees in relevant fields

Program Highlights

Program Highlights
Opening Remarks from Missouri S&T leadership
Historical Overview of Missouri S&T’s role in bioinnovation
Plenary Talks from visionary leaders in the field
Contributed Sessions from S&T faculty, industry partners, and trainees
Trainee Blitz Talks – high-impact, rapid-fire research presentations
Networking Lunch
Poster Session & Reception

Preliminary Schedule

TimeEvent Description
7:30 AMBreakfast
8:00 AMWelcome from Chancellor & Historical Perspective of BioInnovation and Medical Engineering at S&T
8:30 AMOpening Plenary Speaker: Grand Challenges Cory Berkland
9:45 AMCoffee Break
10:00 AMSymposium # 1: The Future of Health Education at Missouri S&T
  1. Dave Westenberg – Missouri S&T Programs for Health Professions (30 mins)
  2. Daniel Forciniti and Jee-Ching Wang – Educational Innovation in Medical Engineering (30 mins)
  3. Casey Burton – Building Clinical Partnerships to Enhance Premedical Education (30 mins)
11:30 AMLunch
12:30 PMSymposium # 2: Medical Engineering and BioInnovation at Missouri S&T
  1. Sha Fayyazbakhsh – Biofabrication and Bioactive Materials (30 mins)
  2. Pablo Sobrado – Drug Discovery and Delivery (30 mins)
  3. Jay Park – AI in Health Applications (30 mins)
2:00 PMCoffee Break
2:15 PMSymposium # 3: Needs and Interests of Industry
  1. Shenda Baker, Former President/CEO of Synedgen (30 mins)
  2. Brian Doty, VP of R&D at API Innovation Center
  3. Steve Jung, CCO of Mo-Sci
3:45 PMCoffee Break
4:00 PMClosing Plenary Summary, Gina Yosten, and Panel Discussion on Technology Transfer/Innovation
Panelists TBA
5:00 PMPoster Session and Cocktails
6:30 PMDinner

Contact Information

For questions about registration or participation, please contact:

Steve Roberts
Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives