Support for students and early-stage researchers to attend a biomedical engineering conference
Official title: 2024-2026 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering (CMBE) Conference
Funded at Biomedical Engineering Society · NIH-11000855 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is offering travel awards for students and early-career researchers to attend important conferences on cellular and molecular bioengineering, where they'll learn from experts about new technologies that help us understand and work with living systems better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Biomedical Engineering Society NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Arlington, United States) |
| Project start | December 15, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R13EB035466-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000855 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research opportunity include students and early-stage researchers in biomedical engineering or related fields who are looking to expand their expertise.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in biomedical research or do not have a background in engineering may not benefit directly from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research initiative aims to provide travel awards for students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-stage investigators to attend the Biomedical Engineering Society's Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Conferences from 2024 to 2026. The conferences will focus on advancing technologies in molecular and cellular bioengineering, including bioimaging and synthetic biology, to better understand complex biological systems. Participants will engage with leading experts and learn about innovative approaches to manipulate cellular dynamics and develop actionable models for drug screening and biosensing. This opportunity fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing among emerging scientists in the field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could enhance the skills and knowledge of early-career researchers, leading to advancements in biomedical engineering that may improve patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences in biomedical engineering have successfully fostered collaboration and innovation, indicating that this approach is likely to yield positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Biomedical Engineering Society
Arlington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huang, Ngan F. — Biomedical Engineering Society
- Study coordinator: Huang, Ngan F.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.