Engineering Transformative Innovations in Medicine

Event Date: November 15, 2024
Hosted By: The Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
Time: 10 am
Location: The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration
Contact Name: Rhonda Jones
Contact Phone: 7654943940
Contact Email: rwjones@purdue.edu
Open To: Public
Priority: No
School or Program: Biomedical Engineering
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Join us in celebrating the giant leaps engineering has made in healthcare. The field of Biomedical Engineering came to Purdue in 1974 and many innovative firsts have followed since, helping millions of patients worldwide.
During our day of celebration, we will remember those who led the way, discuss the technologies of today and discover how we can change the future of healthcare tomorrow.
 
Reservations are required as space is limited.
Parking vouchers will be provided.
 

Friday, Nov. 15

The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration

101 Foundry Dr., West Lafayette
10 am Coffee & Pastries
10:30 am         

Welcome by George Wodicka, Vincent P. Reilly Professor and Founding Head of the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering.

Welcome - Arvind Raman, John A Edwardson, Dean of the College of Engineering

Video on the fifty years of BME at Purdue

Purdue in Indianapolis  - David Umulis, Senior Vice Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Purdue University for Indianapolis

Weldon School Today - Kevin Otto, Dane A Miller Head and Profosser of Biomedical Engineering
11:45 am  Lunch
12:30 pm Pharmaceuticals - David Ricks, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Eli Lilly and Company 
1:15 pm Medical Devices - Pete Yonkman, President of Cook Group and Cook Medical
2 pm Art in Research - is an opportunity for students to share their creative side in art. The Art in Research program allows students to showcase their research in an art form. 
2:45 pm Diagnostics - Brad Moore, President and Chief Executive Officer, Roche Diagnostics Corporation North America
3:30 pm Pediatric Devices - David Bailey, President and Chief Executive Officer, OrthoPediatrics
4:15 pm The Future of the Weldon School and Biomedical Engineering - Kevin Otto, Dane A MIller Head and Professor of Biomedical Engineering
4:30 pm Adjourn

 

 

2024-11-15 10:00:00 2024-11-15 11:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Engineering Transformative Innovations in Medicine Join us in celebrating the giant leaps engineering has made in healthcare. The field of Biomedical Engineering came to Purdue in 1974 and many innovative firsts have followed since, helping millions of patients worldwide. The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration