What?

The Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Institute’s 13th annual symposium, titled “beBold: The Forefront of Innovation and Transformation in Healthcare.”

When?

Wednesday, March 19th – Thursday, March 20th | 2025

Where?

New York Academy of Medicine

1216 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029

Who?

Over 20 esteemed speakers from around the globe, with keynotes from:

  • David Rubenstein
  • Arianna Huffington
  • Whitney Casey
  • Scott Gottlieb, MD

Panel topics include:

Bold directions in women’s health

Bold execution in artificial intelligence

Bold ideas in brain-computer interfaces

Bold science from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)

Along with panel discussions, our symposium will also offer

Poster Session & Innovation Exhibit

A platform for researchers to present their latest innovations and discoveries

Networking Opportunities

Attendees will get to connect with leading experts from various fields in biomedical engineering, healthcare, and beyond

Art Auction & Closing Reception

The event will conclude with a special reception, including live music and a charity art auction

The theme “beBold” captures the spirit of pioneering advancements in healthcare technology and is best embodied by the newest member of the BMEII team, a cartoon astronaut.  This astronaut can be seen as a figure that encapsulates the human drive to explore, innovate, and unite in the pursuit of greater knowledge and understanding.

Zahi Fayad, PhD

BMEII Director

Previous Symposium Success

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Last year’s symposium attracted over 325 participants, including representatives from renowned companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Siemens. The event garnered praise for its contributions to precision medicine and healthcare innovation.

Sponsors:

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact [email protected].

About Us

The Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Institute at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai develops unique approaches to biomedical sciences and therapeutic interventions, by bridging basic and translational research and education by leveraging our expertise in medicine and engineering. Specific focus areas include medical imaging, nanomedicine, artificial intelligence, sensor technologies, digital health, and next generation medical devices. 

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