When and where will UBEC take place?
UBEC 2026 will be October 2nd at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. We will also have a networking event on October 1st at the University of Utah Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House.
Please visit our Venue and Parking page for more information.
Is my research topic related to UBEC?
The work presented at UBEC spans the broad array of research topics that fall under the umbrella of biomedical engineering. In past events, this has included biomechanics, neuro-engineering, biomaterials, therapeutics and pharmaceutics, business of medicine/device design, cardiovascular engineering, medical data science and computation, and medical imaging.
If you are unsure, feel free to contact us to discuss your research applicability!
What makes UBEC unique compared to other conferences?
UBEC’s main focus is in growing the local biomedical engineering community. We are largely attended by early career researchers and students who are eager to form connections and make a lasting impact to the field. Additionally, we are not limited to one focus of biomedical engineering and cover a breadth cutting edge research!
Can I still attend if I am not currently active in biomedical research?
Absolutely! We encourage anyone curious about current biomedical engineering research to attend, whether it be from a business and investment viewpoint, or personal interest and advancement.
How can my organization benefit from participating as a UBEC vendor?
UBEC is largely attended by biomedical engineering graduate students, who are looking to make connections now to both support their current research, and to grow their network for their future careers. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to connect with faculty and healthcare providers, and meet with undergraduate students eager to start their careers!
How can I help contribute to UBEC
UBEC is made possible through the support of our sponsors. If you are interested in participating, please visit our donation page. Thank you!
What is the registration fee for UBEC?
Registration and participation in UBEC is free for all, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors!
How do I register for UBEC and submit an abstract?
Please visit our registration page for current instructions. If you plan on submitting an abstract, you can do so through our registration form! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need to modify your registration status or abstract submission.
I am a University of Utah BME graduate student and cannot attend UBEC. What should I do?
Participation in UBEC is required for all University of Utah graduate students in the BME department. Abstract submission is required for students 2 or more years into their graduate program. If you are unable to meet these requirements, please contact us at ubec-info@utah.edu as soon as possible!