EMBS Meetup Colombia
The EMBS Meetup Colombia is a hybrid event designed to bring together students, volunteers, and professionals interested in biomedical engineering, biotechnology, health innovation, and related fields.
The program will include technical talks, interactive activities, and networking opportunities that aim to inspire collaboration and showcase the value of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (IEEE EMBS). Participants will explore topics such as medical robotics, tissue engineering, telemedicine, IoT, and student leadership.
This event provides a unique space for learning, exchanging ideas, and encouraging the creation of new EMBS chapters across Colombia, strengthening the student community and fostering long-term impact in the region.
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- Ave Cra 30 #45-3
- Bogotá, Distrito Capital de Bogota
- Colombia
- Building: Edificio Julio Garavito Universidad Nacional
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Agenda
08:00 – 08:30
✔️ Greeting and Attendance Check
Activity A1: What connects us from each point on the map?
08:30 – 08:45
P1: Event Introduction
Speaker: Nelson Lizcano (SSR EMBS Colombia)
08:45 – 09:15
Activity A2: Participants’ Presentation
09:15 – 09:40
P2: A Journey Through EMBS
Speaker: John Muñoz
09:40 – 10:10
P3: Medical Robotics
Speaker: Miguel González – Chapter Subcommittee SAC R9 Member
10:10 – 10:35
☕ Morning Coffee Break
10:35 – 11:20
P4: Tissue Engineering
Speaker: Dilaney Clavijo Grimaldo, MD, MSc, PhD
11:20 – 12:00
P5: Special Talk
Speaker: Hazzly Guerrero – SCORE TEAM
12:00 – 13:15
🍴 Lunch
13:15 – 14:00
Activity A3: Generational Relay
Speakers: Catalina Julio & Miguel González – IEEE SAC Team Colombia
14:00 – 14:40
P6: Telemedicine and IoT
Speaker: Mónica Huertas
14:40 – 15:10
Activity A4: Interactive Challenge (in-person)
15:10 – 15:30
☕ Afternoon Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:00
Activity A5: Heartbeat of “La Nacho” – Campus Tour UNAL Bogotá
Host: UNAL Division of Culture
17:00 – 17:30
Activity A6: Closing Session