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World Patient Safety Day – “Improving diagnosis for patient safety”
The World Health Organization announced the World Patient Safety Day on Improving diagnosis for patient safety for the 17th September 2024. The slogan “Get it right, make it safe!” is highlighting the critical importance of correct and timely diagnosis in ensuring...
Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing August Issue (Volume 62, Issue 8)
The Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing August Issue (Volume 62, Issue 8) is now published! Click here for Table of Content and link to papers!
The 10th International Conference in Vietnam on the Development of Biomedical Engineering (BME10) opened on July 25 in Phan Thiet City, Vietnam
The 10th International Conference on the Development of Biomedical Engineering Themed “Healthcare Evolution towards 5P Medicine in Low-and Middle-income countries ecosystem” was a three-day event organised by International University under Vietnam National...
Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing July Issue (Volume 62, Issue 7)
The Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing July Issue (Volume 62, Issue 7) is now published! Click here for Table of Content and link to papers!
Collaboration Plan between WHO and IFMBE for the period 2025-2027 accepted
WHO Executive Board admitted International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE) into official relations with WHO. The official relations are governed by the Framework of engagement with non-State actors, according to which the basis of official...
Successful Summer School Recap at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá!
The Summer School has concluded with tremendous success! Held at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá from July 2nd to July 6th, 2024, our students showcased their passion and skills in the Hackathon, a standout event where boundaries were challenged and...
Activities Begin at Summer School 2024 with IFMBE Engagement
IFMBE Latin America Summer School (July 2th - 6th) “Emerging HealthCare & Digital Tech for Next Generation Remote HealthCare and Assisted Living” was initiated on July 2th 2024, in Bogotá Colombia. In this 8th edition, we have enthusiastic participation from...
Prof. Martha Zequera awarded for her research in diabetic foot prevention
Diapetics, an innovative health platform developed by the team of Professor Martha Zequera Díaz, from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia, was awarded the third place in the Fourth Edition of the National Innovation Award in Medical Devices held by...
BME Graduates of University Pompeu Fabra taking BME Pledge
A broad and international team of collaborators has drafted the Biomedical Engineer's Pledge (https://www.upf.edu/web/biomedical-engineers-pledge) as an equivalent of the Hippocratic Oath but for biomedical engineers. Full reasoning on it can be found in a manuscript...
EMBEC 2024 IFMBE Awards Summary and Students & Recent Graduates Working Group Session
The 9th European Medical and Biological Engineering Conference (EMBEC), held in Portorož, Slovenia (June 9-13, 2024), provided many activities and competitions regarding the involvement of young people in biomedical engineering, including IFMBE Scientific Challenge,...