BME Summer Workshops @ Michigan
Wednesday, July 23
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Optional Student Hackathon Wednesday, July 23–7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Thursday, July 24
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
North Campus Research Complex (NCRC),
Building 18 Entrance, Dining Room
2800 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Overview
The 2025 BME Summer Workshop @ Michigan focuses on the Future of Neurotechnology will bring together leading researchers, clinicians, and students to discuss emerging tools and approaches shaping the future of brain research and innovation. Join us for this two-day immersive workshop exploring the frontiers of neurotechnology, where innovative engineering meets transformative neuroscience.
The program will feature four focused scientific sessions on Neural Interfaces, Neuroprosthetic Applications, Neuroprosthetic Applications, Network Dynamics and Neuromodulation.
We will have multiple engaging panel discussions on Pioneering the Future of Brain Innovation, highlighting discussions on envisioning the next decade of brain research. Attendees will also enjoy a great poster session, sponsored by the Neural Engineering Training Program (NETP), showcasing ongoing work from trainees and faculty. See submitted poster abstracts here.
The workshop will additionally host a student-focused hackathon (prizes included!), encouraging hands-on collaboration and rapid prototyping around neurotechnology challenges.
This event will highlight transformative developments in our understanding of brain connectivity, decoding, and modulation, focusing on advancing the promise of precision neuromodulation, brain-machine interfaces, and data-driven neurological therapies.
The 2025 BME Summer Workshops @ Michigan is happening on Wednesday, July 23, and Thursday, July 24, at the NCRC Building 18, Dining Hall.
Featured Speakers:
Keynote Session 1:
Kevin Otto, PhD., Dane A. Miller Head and Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University
Keynote Session 2:
Jian Kang, Ph.D. M.S., Professor, Biostatistics and Associate Chair for Research, School of Public Health, University of Michigan
Keynote Session 3:
Jaimie Henderson, M.D., John and Jene Blume – Robert and Ruth Halperin Professor, Professor of Neurosurgery and, by courtesy, of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University
Keynote Session 4:
Dani Bassett, Ph.D., Professor, Bioengineering, Physics, and Astronomy, Electrical & Systems Engineering, Neurology, and Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
More speakers will be added soon. Keep checking for the latest updates and roster!
Facilities & Accessibility
Location and Parking
Parking can be found for both U-M Blue parking passes and Visitors at NC99, or U-M Blue parking is available in the structure, NC100.
The main entrance to Building 18 is directly across the street from both of these parking locations. We have included a photo of the main entrance to Building 18, and attached a map of NCRC with our key locations circled in red. There is a security checkpoint at the entrance, so please have your MCard accessible, as Security may ask to see it.
Directions and Accessibility
The main entrance to Building 18 is directly across the street from both of these parking locations. We have included a photo of the main entrance to Building 18, and attached a map of NCRC with our key locations circled in red. There is a security checkpoint at the entrance, so please have your MCard accessible, as Security may ask to see it.
Agenda
Day 1: Wednesday, July 23
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Session 1: Novel Recording & Imaging Devices
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Keynote: Kevin Otto, Ph.D., Dane A. Miller Head and Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University
Euisik Yoon, Ph.D., Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science; Professor, Biomedical Engineering, and Director, NSF International Program for Advancement of Neurotechnology (IPAN), University of Michigan
Alex Vaskov, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Michigan, and Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Blue Arbor Technologies
Jordan Lam, MBBS, Neurosurgery Resident, University of Michigan
Lunch: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Session 2: Computational & AI/ML Techniques
1:30 to 3:15 p.m.
Keynote: Jian Kang, Ph.D. M.S., Professor, Biostatistics and Associate Chair for Research, School of Public Health, University of Michigan
Anne Draelos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, and Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics, University of Michigan
Luis Ruiz, Ph.D. Student, Research Assistant, Neuromodulation Lab, University of Michigan
Owen MacKenzie, Ph.D. Student, Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan
Coffee Break: 3:15 to 3:30 p.m.
Session #2.5: Cross-Institutional Collaborations for Future Vision of Implantable devices
3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Cindy Chestek, PhD., Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, and Robotics, University of Michigan
Panel and Discussion: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Kevin Otto, Ph.D., Dane A. Miller Head and Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University
Jian Kang, Ph.D. MS, Professor, Biostatistics and Associate Chair for Research, School of Public Health, University of Michigan
Euisik Yoon, Ph.D., Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science; Professor, Biomedical Engineering, and Director, NSF International Program for Advancement of Neurotechnology (IPAN), University of Michigan
Anne Draelos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, and Robotics, University of Michigan
Cindy Chestek, Ph.D., Professor, Biomedical Engineering, & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan
Jaimie Henderson, M.D., John and Jene Blume – Robert and Ruth Halperin Professor, Professor of Neurosurgery and, by courtesy, of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University
Reception with Food: 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Student Hackathon: 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Day 2: Thursday, July 24
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Session 3: Neuromodulation & Control (Part I)
8:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.
Keynote: Jaimie Henderson, M.D., John and Jene Blume – Robert and Ruth Halperin Professor, Professor of Neurosurgery and, by courtesy, of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University
Matthew Willsey, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan
Ayobami Ward, M.D., ScM, Resident Physician, Neurological Surgery, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan
Coffee Break: 9:50 a.m. to 10:10 a.m.
Session #4 Neuromodulation & Control (Part II): 10:10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Keynote: Dani Bassett, Ph.D., Professor, Bioengineering, Physics, and Astronomy, Electrical & Systems Engineering, Neurology, and Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
Enrico Opri, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering and Neurology, University of Michigan
Chandni Rana, Ph.D. Student, University of Michigan Medical School
Hackathon Presentations 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Posters: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Panel and Discussion: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Jaimie Henderson, M.D., John and Jene Blume – Robert and Ruth Halperin Professor, Professor of Neurosurgery and, by courtesy, of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University
Dani Bassett, Ph.D., Professor, Bioengineering, Physics, and Astronomy, Electrical & Systems Engineering, Neurology, and Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
Matthew Willsey, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan
Enrico Opri, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering and Neurology, University of Michigan
Awards and Closing Remarks: 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
BME Summer Workshops @ Michigan
- Event Date: July 23 and July 24, 2025
- Location: NCRC, Bldg. 18, Dining Hall (the “Football”)
Event Schedule
Day 1: July 23
| 9:30 a.m. | Doors Open for Guests |
| 10:00 – Noon | Session #1: Novel Recording & Imaging Devices |
| Noon to 1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. | Session #2: Computational & AI/ML Techniques |
| 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. | Coffee Break |
| 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Session #2.5: Cross-Institutional Collaborations for Future Vision of Implantable devices |
| 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Panel & Discussion |
| 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. | Reception with Food |
| 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. | Student Hackathon |
Day 2: July 24
| 8:00 a.m. | Doors Open for Guests |
| 8:30 – 9:50 a.m. | Session #3: Neuromodulation & Control (Part l) |
| 9:50 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. | Coffee Break |
| 10:10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Session #4 Neuromodulation & Control (Part ll) |
| 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. | Hackathon Presentations |
| 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Lunch and Posters See Submitted Poster Abstracts Here |
| 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Panel and Discussion |
| 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Awards and Closing Remarks |
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