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2014 IEEE Texas Medical Device Symposium

2014 IEEE Medical Device Symposium

 

“Medical Device Innovation in 21st Century”

 The University of Texas at Dallas
November 7th, 2014

at the Alexander Clark Center (Directions,Map)

Thank you for attending and thanks to our sponsors and volunteers for enabling a successful event.

IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Dallas Chapter (Dallas-EMBS) and The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) present the Third Annual IEEE Medical Device Symposium, This symposium includes invited talks, a student poster session and sponsor exhibit showcases. Our distinguished speakers come from diverse backgrounds including the medical device industry, academia, clinical practice, and public sectors. The event is open to public.

Goals

The goals for this symposium are to:

  • Facilitate the emergence of North Texas as a biomedical technology hub
  • Bring together subject matter experts in R&D, clinical practice, academia and regulatory agencies to share perspectives, innovations, and cutting-edge technologies
  • Showcase regional student talent, research institutes and industry leaders
  • Foster the next generation of leaders, innovators, students and engineers

Planning Committee

  • Allison Case PhD, University of Texas at Dallas, Chapter Chair, Symposium Chair
  • Harry F. Tibbals PhD, University of Texas at Arlington, Chapter Vice Chair
  • Zhanjun “James” Li, PhD, Thoratec Corp., Symposium Co-Chair
  • Todd Polk, PhD, University of Texas at Dallas, Treasurer
  • Diane Rutherford, Ken Block Consulting, Secretary
  • Daniel Plymire, PhD candidate, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Program Officer
  • Dinesh Bahtia, University of Texas at Dallas, Membership Officer
  • James Ooi, PhD candidate, University of Texas at Dallas, Student Development Officer
  • Danieli Rodrigues PhD, University of Texas at Dallas, Professional Development Officer
  • Daniel Lee, Symcosys, Industry Liaison Officer and Webmaster

Technical Program

Click here to download a PDF of the official MDS2014 program

8:30 am Symposium Registration and Breakfast
Welcome and Introduction
9:00 am

Opening Remarks

Dr. Mark Spong, Dean, Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas
Morning Keynote
9:15 am

Creating Solutions for Heath through Technology Innovation

Karthik Vasanth, Ph.D., General Manager, Medical High Reliability and Sensing Product Lines, Texas Instruments
10:00 am Break: Sponsor Exhibit Showcase, Student Posters Available For Viewing
Morning Technical Sessions
10:15 am

Ventricular Assist Devices for Support of the Failing Heart

Matthias Peltz, M.D., Surgical Director of Cardiac Transplantation, Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
10:45 am

Medical Device Development in the Context of Healthcare Reform

Ken Jones, Ph.D., President, Quest Medical, Inc.
11:15 am

Nerve cell networks on microelectrode arrays: quantification and application of network dynamics 

Guenter W. Gross, Ph.D., Regents Professor of Neuroscience, Department of Biological Sciences, University of North Texas; Direct, Center for Network Science
11:45 am Lunch
12:45 am Poster Presentations
Afternoon Keynote
1:15 pm

Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Kemp Kernstine M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Chair or the Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Afternoon Technical Sessions
2:00 pm

Simulation Driven Engineering at Alcon Intraocular Lens R&D

Parag Gupta, Ph.D., Director of Product Design, Alcon Lab
2:30 pm Break: Sponsor Exhibit Showcase, Student Posters Available For Viewing
2:45 pm

A Microfluidic Platform to Study the Role of Cell Migration in Cancer Metastasis

Smitha Rao, Ph.D., Faculty Associate-Research, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington
3:15 pm

Current advances in Micro Drills in the use of MIS Spinal Surgery.

James Gilliland, CEO, Carevature Medical of North America Inc.
3:45 pm Closing Remarks
4:00 pm End

 

Symposium Contact

Sponsorship Contact

Student Poster

2014 IEEE MDS goes “paperless”

This symposium is “paperless” and environmentally friendly. We will only be using PDF programs and publishing the final symposium packets online. Symposium participants are encouraged to access symposium content through tablets and mobile devices. Name badges will still be provided at registration.

Driving and Parking Directions

Directions are available following these links: Directions and Map

Symposium Registration Rate (includes breakfast and lunch)

Classification Early Bird
(Ended on 10/20)		 Pre-Registration
(Ended on Nov 3rd)		 On-Site Registration
(8:30am, Nov 7th)
EMBS student Member $10.00 $15.00 $50.00
Poster Presenter – Non Member $10.00 $15.00
IEEE student member $20.00 $25.00
Student Non Member $30.00 $35.00
EMBS member $45.00 $60.00 $150.00
IEEE member $60.00 $65.00
Guest $100.00 $115.00

Click HERE to join IEEE and add EMBS membership. It may take up to 1 week for new membership or renewals to take effect. Please join (or renew) early to ensure your eligibility for member-only registration discount.

Exhibit and Sponsorship Levels

  • Platinum – $1200
    • First priority exhibit location of a twelve foot exhibit space
    • Four complimentary symposium registrations
    • Keynote or poster session naming opportunity
    • Acknowledgement on announcement and website
  • Gold – $600
    • Second priority exhibit location of a six foot exhibit space
    • Two complimentary symposium registrations
    • Acknowledgement on announcement and website
  • Titanium – $300
    • Exhibit location of a six foot exhibit space
    • One complimentary symposium registration
    • Acknowledgement on announcement and website