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Founded as one of the first programs in California to offer bachelor's, master's, and PhD degrees in biomedical engineering, the BME department has spent five decades turning engineering ideas into patient care — from the world's first FDA-approved artificial retina to the first brain implant shown to restore memory function.
Join us as the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering celebrates 50 years of innovation, discovery, and impact.
September 3–4, 2026
University Park Campus
Two Days · Symposium + Alumni Programming
What to Expect
September 3, 2026
Research Symposium
Big ideas, bold research, and a full day of cutting-edge talks — plus an evening to connect.
Faculty and student research presentations
Cross-disciplinary panels spanning medicine and engineering
Evening celebration
07:00 AM: Registration and Continental Breakfast
08:00 AM: USC Leadership Welcome and Introductions
09:00 AM: Session 1: Mathematical / Computational Biosystems
10:30 AM: Break
10:45 AM: Session 2: Biomedical Devices and Imaging
12:30 PM: Lunch and PhD Poster Session
02:00 PM: Session 3: Molecular / Cellular Systems
03:30 PM: Break
04:00 PM: Session 4: Neuroengineering
06:00 PM: 50th Anniversary Celebration Reception
08:00 PM: Celebration Reception Concludes
September 4, 2026
Alumni Programming
Alumni career panels
Student & alumni networking
Industry leader conversations
09:00 AM: Welcome Remarks
09:05 AM: Distinguished Guest Address
09:15 AM: BME Academic Programs and Student Life
09:30 AM: Panel 1 - BME Advisory Board Representatives
10:10 AM: Break
10:25 AM: Panel 2 - Medical Devices: Diagnostic and Therapeutic
10:50 AM: Panel 3 - Biotech and Pharma
11:15 AM: Panel 4 - Entrepreneurship and Biotech Startups
11:40 AM: Panel 5 - Academia and Healthcare
12:05 PM: Student Organizations Showcase
12:30 PM: Extended Lunch and Alumni/Student Mixer
03:00 PM: Event Concludes
Where
University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA. Building and room details to be added closer to the event.
Who
Open to Our Community
Faculty, students, alumni, industry partners, and friends of USC Biomedical Engineering.
Cost
Free to Attend
Registration required to help us plan for catering and seating. Registration Link coming soon.
USC BME 50th Anniversary Celebration
September 3–4, 2026
University Park Campus
Two Days · Symposium + Alumni Programming
Fifty Years In. The Next Fifty Start Here.
Save the date for one or both days of the celebration. For event inquiries, please contact Carla Stanard at: stanard@usc.edu
