As the field of bioengineering continues to evolve, researchers require innovative tools to optimize experimental design, analyze large datasets, characterize complex biological systems, and identify knowledge gaps. AI and machine learning are emerging as transformative tools poised to revolutionize bioengineering research. These models are driving advancements in drug discovery and design, nanoparticle formulation optimization, biomaterials and device development, medical imaging analysis, diagnostic strategies, tissue engineering, and more. The Institute for NanoBioTechnology’s 18th Nano-Bio Symposium, Transforming Bioengineering Research with AI and Machine Learning, will explore the immense potential of integrating AI/ML with scientific expertise and human creativity to propel bioengineering breakthroughs.
Agenda
Registration check-in and badge pick-up is in the Glass Pavilion. Then proceed to the Great Hall for breakfast.
T.E. Schlesinger, PhD
Benjamin T. Rome Dean, Whiting School of Engineering
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Biography
Hai-Quan Mao, PhD
Director, Institute for NanoBioTechnology
Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Biography
Room location: Arellano Theater
Denis Wirtz, PhD
AI-Enhanced 3D Cellular Imaging in Health and Disease
Vice Provost For Research, Johns Hopkins University
Core Researcher at the Institute for NanoBioTechnology and Theophilus Halley Smoot Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Biography
Bowen Li, PhD
AI-Driven Design of Lipid Nanoparticles for mRNA and Gene Editors Delivery
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toronto
Biography
Sashank Reddy, MD, PhD (moderator)
Associate Director, Institute for NanoBioTechnology
Senior Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures
Associate Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Biography
Room location: Arellano Theater
Refreshments are served in the Great Hall.
Adam Gormley, PhD
Progress Towards a Self-Driving Biomaterials Laboratory
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers University
Biography
Patrick Cahan, PhD
AI Meets Stem Cell Biology: Tales of Caution and Discovery
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Biography
Jeff Gray, PhD
AI Tools for Antibody Engineering
Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Biography
Luke Thorstenson, MBA (moderator)
Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, Institute for NanoBioTechnology
Biography
Room location: Arellano Theater
Lunch is served in the Great Hall. Networking can take place in the Great Hall, Levering Lounge, and Glass Pavilion.
Four student and postdoctoral fellow poster presenters will give five-minute presentations.
Adam Gormley, PhD (moderator)
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers University
Biography
Room location: Arellano Theater
Alexandra Sneider, PhD
Co-Founder / Head of Corporate Development, Lila Sciences
Biography
Denis Wirtz, PhD (moderator)
Vice Provost For Research, Johns Hopkins University
Core Researcher at the Institute for NanoBioTechnology
Theophilus Halley Smoot Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Biography
Room location: Arellano Theater
Adam Gormley, PhD
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers University
Biography
Alexandra Sneider, PhD
Co-Founder / Head of Corporate Development, Lila Sciences
Biography
Alexis Battle, PhD
Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Director, Malone Center of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Co-Director, Data Science & AI Institute, Johns Hopkins University
Biography
Nathan Butchbinder, MS
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Proscia
Biography
Bowen Li, PhD
AI-Driven Design of Lipid Nanoparticles for mRNA and Gene Editors Delivery
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toronto
Biography
Dong Shen, MD, PhD
CEO of RNAImmune, Inc
Biography
Denis Wirtz, PhD
Vice Provost For Research, Johns Hopkins University
Core Researcher at the Institute for NanoBioTechnology
Theophilus Halley Smoot Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Biography
Hai-Quan Mao, PhD (moderator)
Director, Institute for NanoBioTechnology
Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Biography
Room location: Arellano Theater
Poster Session A: 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Poster Session B: 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm
Room location: Glass Pavilion.
Hai-Quan Mao, PhD
Director, Institute for NanoBioTechnology
Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Biography
Sashank Reddy, MD, PhD
Associate Director, Institute for NanoBioTechnology
Senior Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures
Associate Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Biography
Room location: Glass Pavilion.
Registration
Registration is now open and closes Monday, April 28. Registration for the poster competition is capped to the first 75 posters registered and closes Wednesday, April 23. No late registration for the poster competition is allowed.
If you do not receive a registration confirmation email from Eventbrite after you’ve registered, then your registration is incomplete and we do not have your information.
Location
All activities will be on the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus in Levering Hall. The lectures are in the Arellano Theater, the poster competition and reception are in the Glass Pavilion, and breakfast, lunch, and mid-morning refreshments are served in the Great Hall. We recommend dressing appropriately for the Arellano Theater as it can be cold in the room.
Maps, directions, parking, and shuttle information to the Homewood campus are here. The South Garage located under Mason Hall is the closest parking garage to Levering Hall.
Poster Competition
The INBT hosts a poster competition with award categories for undergraduates, graduates, and postdoctoral fellows. Interested participants should read the competition guidelines and FAQs before and after they register. Registration is capped to the first 75 posters registered and closes April 23 at 5:00 pm. To register for the competition, use the same link as general registration. The registration form will ask if you want to compete in poster competition. Once you click yes, a new series of questions will appear regarding your poster. We do not require you to submit a poster abstract. If you have questions about the poster competition, contact Carla Dodd.
Poster Competition Prizes*
Best Undergraduate Poster: Two awards at $500/each
Best Graduate Posters: Two awards at $500/each
Best Postdoctoral Fellow Poster: One award at $500
People’s Choice Poster: Institute for NanoBioTechnology swag bag
*Prizes subject to change without notice.
Accessibility
The Arellano Theater is located on the ground level of Levering Hall. Enter Levering Hall on the ground floor on the south side of the building. Enter Levering Kitchens and proceed down the hall until you exit the dining hall and arrive at a T-junction. Make a right and doors to the theater will be on your left. If you make a left at the T-junction, another set of doors to the theater will be on your right. To access the Glass Pavilion and Great Hall, exit the Arellano Theater and make a left. Go down the hall and the elevator is on the left. Enter the elevator and go up one level. Exit the elevator and make a right, which will puts you in the Glass Pavilion. Continue through the Glass Pavilion and down the hall to the Levering Cafe. The Great Hall is located on your right (behind Levering Cafe).
Contact Gina Wadas at least one week prior to the event to request other disability accommodations. In all situations, good faith efforts will be made to provide accommodations up until the time of the event.
