The Next Decade of Discovery: Biomedical Research in a Time of Rapid Change

The Next Decade of Discovery: Biomedical Research in a Time of Rapid Change

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October 19, 2026    
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Over the past decade, biomedical research has undergone a remarkable transformation. The ways the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering discovers, collaborates, innovates, and brings new technologies to patients has changed at an unprecedented pace. From the rise of artificial intelligence and data-driven science to the expansion of virtual collaboration, interdisciplinary research teams, and new pathways for translating discoveries into real-world impact, the research landscape looks very different today than it did just ten years ago.

In this engaging panel discussion, faculty leaders from across biomedical engineering will reflect on the breakthroughs, disruptions, and paradigm shifts that have reshaped the field. Drawing on expertise spanning regenerative medicine, rehabilitation engineering, pharmacoengineering, biomedical imaging, and biomedical microdevices, panelists will share insights into how science is conducted, funded, communicated, and translated in an era of rapid technological change.

Looking to the future, the conversation will explore what the next decade may hold. How will emerging technologies redefine discovery? What skills will tomorrow’s researchers need to thrive? How will evolving approaches to mentorship, training, entrepreneurship, and team science shape the future workforce? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the opportunities, challenges, and innovations that will define the next generation of biomedical research.

This is a virtual event.