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Symposiums

Special Sessions IV

NSF NRT Workshop on the Sustainable Development of Smart Biomedical Devices

Friday, October 10, 2025
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
Location: Room 22
Session Title for Website and App: Special Workshop on the Sustainable Development of Smart Biomedical Devices

Special Session Program

Description: The current medical devices intended for everyday use present a challenge in terms of their environmental impact, particularly concerning material waste and carbon emissions during production. Recent advancements in electronic technologies have accelerated the production of a substantially higher volume of new medical devices. Tackling these sustainability issues requires a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, along with a concerted effort to train the next generation of engineers to prioritize both sustainability and innovation.

To this end, this special symposium at the BMES Annual Meeting will serve as a platform for sharing recent research on the sustainability of medical devices and for brainstorming creative ideas to educate future students about the development of advanced, sustainable medical devices. These devices should be technologically sophisticated yet environmentally responsible, featuring attributes such as reusability and reliability, thereby addressing a critical national priority.

This special session will receive support from Georgia Tech's newly funded NSF Research Traineeship in the Sustainable Development of Smart Medical Devices (SUSMED).