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U-M BME Hosts 2009 Midwest Biomedical Engineering Conference (MBEC)

The University of Michigan Department of Biomedical Engineering is honored to host the 2009 Midwest Biomedical Engineering Conference (MBEC) "Showcasing the Future of Biomedical Engineering" on Friday, April 3rd at the University's School of Public Health. Please visit the conference website to learn more about the experts and topics included on the agenda and to register. Early registration ends March 27 and all participants must register.

MBEC is a great opportunity to learn about industrial and academic careers for BMEs as well as current research in the areas of Biomaterials, Nanotech/MEMS and Imaging. The conference provides an opportunity to network with faculty, industry representatives, and other students from throughout the Midwest. The keynote speaker is Dr. Walt Olson, Vice President of CRDM Research at Medtronic. MBEC featured speakers are Dr. George Truskey, President of BMES, and Dr. James Baker, a physician entrepreneur from the University of Michigan. A Career Networking Session will be held at the conclusion of the conference.

Posted on February 16, 2009, 4:01 pm