Jianyi “Jay” Zhang, M.D., Ph.D., professor and T. Michael and Gillian Goodrich Endowed Chair of Engineering Leadership, spoke at the UAB Department of Biomedical Engineering seminar series last Friday, addressing students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty, and staff on the future of cardiac repair and the vital role of engineering in medicine.

In his talk titled “modRNA Therapeutics vs. iPSC-derived Cell and Cell-products for Myocardial Repair in Large Mammals,” Zhang encouraged attendees to think critically about the convergence of technology, artificial intelligence, and medicine. He noted that despite challenging times, the current moment presents remarkable opportunities for scientific advancement.

Zhang emphasized the transformative impact of medical technologies, using the pacemaker as an example of how engineering in medicine has changed the world. Zhang also discussed the department’s vision for the future, encouraging students and researchers to continue pushing boundaries in cardiac repair and regenerative medicine.

The seminar drew more than 100 attendees, including Jeffrey W. Holmes, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the UAB School of Engineering, providing an opportunity for the audience to engage with Zhang and gain insight into the future of Biomedical Engineering.

Click here for more photos from the talk.