Bioengineering Division

The ASME Bioengineering Division is focused on the application of mechanical engineering knowledge, skills and principles from conception to the design, development, analysis and operation of biological systems.

The Division's technical activities are organized through the Fluid Mechanics, Design, Dynamics, & Rehabilitation, Biotransport, Cell & Tissue Engineering, Solid Mechanics Technical Committees, and the Education Committee.

Social media pages: Twitter and LinkedIn

Journal of Biomechanical Engineering

Purpose: The Journal of Biomechanical Engineering reports research results involving the application of mechanical engineering principles to the improvement of human health. The scope of relevant topics ranges from basic biology to biomedical applications and includes theoretical, computational, experimental, and clinical studies.

Scope: Biofluid mechanics, including biomicrofluidic systems; Bioheat and biomass transfer; Biomechanics of reproduction and women's health; Bone biomechanics and mechanobiology; Cardiovascular biomechanics; Cell and tissue engineering; Cell mechanobiology and biomechanics; Gait and kinesiology; Growth and remodeling; Injury biomechanics; Mechanics of biomaterials; Orthopedic biomechanics; Physiological systems; Prothesis and artificial organs; Pulmonary biomechanics; Soft and hard tissue biomechanics

Diversity and Inclusion:The Technical Committee on Publications and Communications endorses the commitment of ASME to support diversity and to create and ensure inclusive and ethical practices for publishing as well as the science and engineering professions.

BED Executive Committee 2023-2024:
Chair - Alisa Clyne
Past Chair - Shannon Stott
Secretary - Spencer Lake
Secretary, Elect - Guy Genin
Treasurer - Parisa Saboori
Member, at Large - Craig Goergen
Member, at Large - Josue Sznitman
Member, at Large, Member Affairs - Matthew Fisher
Member, at Large - Jessica Oakes
Member, at Large, Student Relations  - Zhenpeng Qin
Member, at Large - Bob Hauck
Communications & Outreach - Yaling Liu
DEI Committee Chair - Elaheh Rahbar

BED Student Leadership Team:
Shelby White (Chair, ASME BED Student Leadership Committee)
 

Computational Modeling in the Biomedical Industry – Skills, Trends, and the FDA Networking Event

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | 6 - 8 PM ET 
View the detailed Agenda here

Register today: https://asme.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtdeCrpjMjEtVArzkz6ivXP3bOXDiKP1ir#/registration

ASME’s Bioengineering Division’s Industry Committee is sponsoring a Mini-Symposium and Virtual Networking Event to provide engineers working in the biomedical industry with knowledge of the latest trends at the FDA and the use of computational modeling in regulatory science. There will also be time to meet people working at other medical device companies and participate in informal conversations.  The event is free and will be held online.
 

Agenda:

• Introductions: Meet the hosts and event participants
• IC Mission & Trends at the FDA: Brief introduction to the mission of the Industry Committee followed by a discussion of the latest trends at the FDA in computational modeling by Tanaka.
• Keynote Presentation: Highlights of the ASME V&V40, “Assessing Credibility of Computational Modeling through Verification and Validation: Application to Medical Devices” with a focus on how computational modeling may be used when seeking FDA approval.
• Small group discussions: Event attendees will be divided into small groups consisting of 4-6 participants to discuss ideas provoked by the speakers or other topics of interest. Conversations will be free form and guided by the participants.
• Group Reflection: A representative from each group will briefly share in interesting item/point that developed during the conversation.
• Full group discussion: Participants will engage in a discussion on topic points uncovered in the small group reflection.

Register at: https://asme.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtdeCrpjMjEtVArzkz6ivXP3bOXDiKP1ir#/registration

Note for PEs: This session may be used to meet PDH hours required for continuing education. Requirements differ between states regarding what may be counted as a professional development hour and attendees are responsible for determining if the event qualifies in their state. – 2 PDH Live.

Stay tuned for new Bioengineering Division activities to come at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8550818/

BED Technical Committee

We have a great group of volunteers who work with our Technical Committees to create solutions and networking opportunities to those in bioengineering. Check out the link above to get connected.
 

In addition to nominating members for ASME Fellow Grade, the Division's Awards Committee reviews and selects recipients for the following special recognition awards:

Society Level Awards

Nomination Deadline: September 1

• Herbert R. Lissner Medal (Previously a division-level award, 1977-1986)
• Y.C. Fung Young Investigator Award (Previously a division-level award, 1986-1998)
• Van C. Mow Medal
• Savio L-Y. Woo Translational Biomechanics Medal
• Robert Nerem Education and Mentorship Medal
• Edward Grood Interdisciplinary Team Science Medal in Bioengineering

Note: Nomination forms for the above awards are available from each award page linked above.

Division Level Awards

• Bachelor's Level Best Paper Award
• Master's Level Best Paper Award
• Ph.D. Level Best Paper Award
• Richard Skalak Award for Best Paper in Journal of Biomechanical Engineering

Related Awards

The Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize is conferred by the National Academy of Engineering, but may be of interest to members of ASME's Bioengineering Division. Please contact NAE directly with questions about or nominations for this award.

Melville Medal
Honorary ASME Member
ASME Medal
Kate Gleason Medal
 

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Important Award Information For Recipients of Monetary Awards

Please note that honorariums cannot be distributed without receipt of applicable tax forms. If you are a recipient of a monetary award, you will be contacted by ASME staff regarding tax forms you will need to complete, as well as how to submit them to us.

Connect with the Bioengineering Division on LinkedIn, and Twitter!

Did you miss the recent Bioengineering Division Webinars discussing AI? Take a look at the links below:
 

• ASME Bioengineering AI Session – Overview Background - https://players.brightcove.net/1711318824001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6345369311112

 

• ASME Bioengineering AI Session - Research: reviews, manuscripts, journal guidelines, research protocols - https://players.brightcove.net/1711318824001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6345370179112

 

• ASME Bioengineering Generative AI in Engineering Education -  https://players.brightcove.net/1711318824001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6345371258112

2023 Newsletter

Open positions for the 2023 BED Elections

Grood Medal Announcement

NEW! 2022 Bioengineering Division Newsletter

Open positions for the 2022 BED Elections

2021 BED Newsletter

BED Paper Writing Workshop

IMECE Call for Abstracts