The MIT School of Bioengineering Sciences & Research, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune, successfully organized the 7th International Conference on Recent Trends in Bioengineering (ICRTB2024) on January 19th and 20th, 2024. The conference, a flagship event for the institute, brought together leading experts, researchers, and scholars from around the world to explore and discuss recent advancements in bioengineering.

The conference covered a broad spectrum of themes, including but not limited to Biosensors, Bio-inspired materials, Biomedical imaging, Medical Robotics, Biomaterials for clinical diagnostics, Environment monitoring, Nanomaterials, Drug delivery systems, Biomaterials, Biofertilizers and Biopesticides, Bioremediation, Medical wearable devices, and Diagnostics, Bioinformatics. The diverse range of topics provided a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the field of bioengineering.

The event was honored to have Prof. Sunil Bhagwat, Director of IISER, Pune, India, as the esteemed chief guest. Additionally, Prof Jeremy Simpson, College Principal & Dean of Science, UCD College, Dublin, Ireland, and Dr. Kirsten Rosselot, Director, Process Profiles, California, USA, graced the occasion as guests of honor. Distinguished keynote speakers from various corners of the globe enriched the conference with their insights. The list of keynote speakers included Prof Jeremy Simpson, College Principal & Dean of Science, UCD College, Dublin, Ireland, Dr. Mandar Bodas, Solution Consultant, Elsevier India, Prof. Simon Wang, Professor, Howard University, Washington DC, USA, Dr. Justin Dauwels, Professor at Technische Universiteit Delft, Netherlands, Dr. Simon Hayder, Senior Vice President, Aragen Life Sciences, Indiana, USA, Dr. Natalie Artzi, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Associate Faculty Member, Wyss Institute for Biologically-Inspired Engineering, Harvard University, among others.

Prof. Mangeh Karad, Hon VC and executive president of MIT ADT University congratulated Prof Vinayak Ghaisas, Director and Dr Renu Vyas, Head of School and all Bioengineering staff and students for successfully organizing the conference every year.

Notably, more than 100 abstracts were received for oral and poster presentations, reflecting the strong global interest in the conference. Participants from all over India and abroad contributed their research and insights, fostering an environment of collaboration and knowledge exchange. MITBIO also showcased the work of students’ work selected for the recent Smart India Hackathon.

The success of the 7th International Conference on Recent Trends in Bioengineering underscores MIT School of Bioengineering Sciences & Research's commitment to advancing the field of bioengineering and creating a platform for meaningful discussions and collaborations among experts in the domain.