Symposium Highlights Flexible Microelectronics Applications for Health Care

Biomedical engineering graduate student Sara Marmarchinia won the Best Poster Award at the symposium.

March 26, 2025 - Around 50 researchers participated in a one-day symposium at the UC Irvine Samueli School of Engineering focused on flexible microelectronics in bioelectronics. Organized by Rahim Esfandyar-Pour, assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science, and Dion Khodagholy, associate professor of electrical engineering and computer science, the February event featured 11 speakers who presented emerging technologies and interdisciplinary approaches at the intersection of engineering, life sciences and health care. The gathering drew attendees from multiple engineering disciplines and various institutions including UCI, UCLA, University of Arizona, North Carolina and Dartmouth University. 

The symposium was titled “Flexible Microelectronics in Bioelectronics: Pioneering Engineering Solutions and Health Applications” and highlighted how flexible microelectronics can be leveraged to address major challenges in human health, such as advanced diagnostics, real-time monitoring and innovative therapeutics. Presenters showcased cutting-edge research in wearable sensors, implantable devices and integrated electronics, emphasizing collaborative strategies for improving patient care and enhancing overall health outcomes.

Esfandyar-Pour said his goal in organizing the symposium was to foster collaborations for large grant proposals and projects between universities – especially UCI and UCLA – and across different departments and schools within UCI. The symposium concluded with a student poster session and three groups received awards. The event was supported by the Samueli Foundation.

 “It was wonderful to see attendees from many areas of UCI, creating connections and highlighting the potential for potential partnerships,” said  Esfandyar-Pour.

– Lori  Brandt