This interdisciplinary workshop brings together engineers, clinicians, and researchers from NYU Tandon, NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU Langone Health, and the University of Michigan to explore the future of medical devices and implants. The workshop focuses on innovative approaches to glaucoma treatment and beyond, highlighting cutting-edge research in microfluidics, computational modeling, and translational device design. Through expert talks and discussions, participants gain insight into how engineering and medicine can collaborate to improve patient outcomes. The discussion also covers medical implants across ophthalmic, gastrointestinal, and neurological applications, fostering new connections and collaborations.

Convened by
  • Iskender Sahin, Industry Professor of Mechanical Engineering, NYU Tandon School of Engineering
  • Rafael Song, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering, NYUAD
  • Andreas Hielscher, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, NYU Tandon School of Engineering
  • Sefy Paulose Joshi, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, NYU Langone Health
  • Giovanna Guidoboni, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Dean of Engineering and Computing, University of Maine
  • Manjool Shah, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Associate Chair of Innovation, University of Michigan
  • Nurbergen Aitmukhanbetov, Research Assistant, NYUAD Center for Translational Medical Devices (CENTMED)
  • Shy Shoham, Professor of Neuroscience and Ophthalmology, NYU School of Medicine and Tech4Health, NYU Langone
  • Khalil Ramadi, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering, NYUAD
  • Sohmyung Ha, Associate Professor of Electrical and BioEngineering, NYUAD

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