Introduction to the Keynote Speakers of the Iran Conference on Biomedical Engineering (ICBME 2026)
ICBME 2026 is honored to host some of the most distinguished international professors and researchers in the field of biomedical engineering. Through their outstanding research and remarkable achievements, these keynote speakers will inspire both the scientific and industrial communities.
1. Professor Greg Slabaugh as the keynote speaker of ICBME 2026.
Director of the DERI Research Institute
Collaboration with Huawei, Siemens, and Medicsight companies
Author of over 350 scientific papers
Lecture topics:
Combining medical imaging, clinical information, and other health data using artificial intelligence
The application of digital twins in modeling and predicting patient status
Clinical decision support
Moving towards personalized medicine
2. Professor Yunlong Yu as the keynote speaker of ICBME 2026.
Author of over 60 scientific papers
Holder of 6 patents
Lecture topics:
Investigating the molecular mechanisms of wound healing
Introduction of effective signaling pathways in tissue regeneration
The role of metabolic reprogramming in improving the healing process
Outlook for therapies based on novel biomaterials
3. Professor Seda Nur Topkaya Çetin as a keynote speaker at ICBME 2026
Author of over 60 peer-reviewed scientific papers
More than 3,200 citations and an h-index of 24
Recipient of the 2025 TÜBA-GEBİP Outstanding Young Scientists Award
Lecture topics:
Recent advances in electrochemical biosensors for biomedical and point-of-care applications
Detection of disease-related biomarkers, nucleic acids, and pathogenic microorganisms
Rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing using biosensing platforms
The role of nanomaterials, electrode surface modification, and molecular recognition strategies in improving analytical performance
Future perspectives on simple, cost-effective, and portable biosensing platforms for point-of-care and decentralized testing
4. Professor Majid Warkiani as a keynote speaker of ICBME 2026.
Professor and Director of the Center for Biomedical Innovations at the American University of Sharjah
Mentor of over 100 PhD and undergraduate students
Lecture topics:
Applications of microfluidic systems in cell biology
Label-free enrichment and analysis of circulating tumour cells
Microfluidic technologies for cancer diagnosis and disease monitoring
AI-powered sperm identification and selection using SpermSearchAI
5. Professor Emad Moeendarbary as a keynote speaker of ICBME 2026.
Author of over 80 peer-reviewed publications
Founder of BioRecode Ltd
Lecture topics:
Engineering mechanically defined human microphysiological systems
Investigating the role of mechanical forces in cell behaviour and tissue function
Applications in myelination, neurodegenerative diseases, and vascular biology
Mechanobiology-based approaches to drug discovery and regenerative medicine
6. Professor Liqun Xu as a keynote speaker of ICBME 2026.
Author of over 120 research and review papers
Recipient of more than 5,800 citations with an H-index of 44
Lecture topics:
Effective utilization of wound exudate as a therapeutic resource
Development of self-powered wound dressings using yarn-based batteries
Electrical stimulation for accelerating wound healing
Controlled release of antibacterial drugs for treating infected wounds
