BME Summer Workshops @ Michigan

Wednesday, July 23
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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

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.

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, PhD. MS, Professor, Biostatistics and Associate Chair for Research, School of Public Health, University of Michigan

Keynote Session 3:

Jaimie Henderson, MD, 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 U-M Blue passes at NC99, or both Blue & Visitor 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. 

Building NCRC with sidewalk leading to entrance
Entrance of building 18 of the North Campus Research Complex on North Campus at the University of Michigan College of Engineering.
Map of NCRC facilities
Map of the Research Complex on North Campus at the University of Michigan College of Engineering indicating parking zones, bus stops, and building enterances.

Directions and Accessibility

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Tenative 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, PhD., Dane A. Miller Head and Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University

Euisik Yoon, PhD., Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science; Professor, Biomedical Engineering, and Director, NSF International Program for Advancement of Neurotechnology (IPAN), University of Michigan

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, PhD. MS, Professor, Biostatistics and Associate Chair for Research, School of Public Health, University of Michigan

Anne Draelos, PhD., Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, and Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics, University of Michigan

Luis Ruiz, Candidate for Ph.D., Research Assistant, Neuromodulation Lab, University of Michigan

Coffee Break: 3:15 to 3:30 p.m.

Panel and Discussion: 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Kevin Otto, PhD., Dane A. Miller Head and Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University

Jian Kang, PhD. MS, Professor, Biostatistics and Associate Chair for Research, School of Public Health, University of Michigan

Euisik Yoon, PhD., Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science; Professor, Biomedical Engineering, and Director, NSF International Program for Advancement of Neurotechnology (IPAN), University of Michigan

Anne Draelos, PhD., Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, and Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics, University of Michigan

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, MD, 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

Coffee Break: 9:50 a.m. to 10:10 p.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, 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, MD, 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, 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 – NoonSession #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 – 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 p.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
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.Panel and Discussion
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.Awards and Closing Remarks

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