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Don't Just Be a Member. Be a Leader. EMBS AdCom Nominations Now Open!

Nominate volunteers for terms starting Jan 1, 2027: Asia Pacific Rep (3 yr), Technical Rep (3 yr), Student Rep (2 yr), Young Professional Rep (2 yr). Help shape the future of EMBS.

Application deadline: 1 June 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

Hosting IEEE RAS/EMBS 11th International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BioRob 2028)

The IEEE RAS/EMBS invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from groups interested in hosting, the 12th International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BioRob) in 2028.

Interested teams are invited to submit an EOI using the pre-screening form no later than June 30, 2026.

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In an era where technology is expanding at a rapid rate and the needs for medical application of these technologies has never been greater, the intersection between engineering, medicine and biology is a critical place to be. The IEEE Engineering Medicine and Biology Society is well-positioned to serve as a central gathering point for both of these major disciplines.

IEEE Pulse

IEEE Pulse reports on emerging technologies, innovative research, and issues of health, wellness, ethics, and education focusing on the biomedical engineering and clinical fields.

IEEE EMBS Students

Students represent the next generation of leaders in biomedical engineering and the future of IEEE EMBS. Learn more about the benefits of belonging to IEEE EMBS — the world’s largest international biomedical engineering society.

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