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💥Excited for the publication: "Use of Wearable Inertial Sensors to Assess Trunk and Cervical Postures Among Surgeons: Effect of Surgical Specialties and Roles"
💡Surgeons frequently experience musculoskeletal strain due to prolonged exposure to demanding operating postures. This study uses wearable inertial sensors and ISO 11226 ergonomic analysis to quantify trunk and cervical posture during thyroid and chest surgeries. While trunk posture generally remained within acceptable limits, surgeons spent substantial time in non-neutral head and neck positions, with postural loading varying according to both surgical specialty and operative role.
🔗https://brnw.ch/21x2WQ7
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Check out the latest research from the Biosignal Processing section of Bioengineering! 🧠📡

From AI-powered medical imaging and EEG analysis to wearable diagnostics, large language models in clinical care, and brain-computer interfaces, this collection showcases the cutting edge of biosignal science and healthcare technology. Scan the QR codes attached to access the full collection, or visit the link below. All articles are open access and free to read! 👇

🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x2Wln

💥Excited for the publication: "The Transformation Experiment of Frederick Griffith I: Its Narrowing and Potential for the Creation of Novel Microorganisms"
💡The construction of artificial microorganisms commonly relies on genome transfer between closely related species, limiting the diversity of synthetic biology approaches. This review revisits the historical foundations of bacterial transformation, from Frederick Griffith’s early experiments to modern genome-transfer strategies, arguing that inheritance extends beyond DNA alone. By considering structural and organizational cellular components alongside genetic information, the work explores broader possibilities for creating novel microbial systems.
🔗https://brnw.ch/21x2W3J
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We are delighted to announce Prof. Dr. Carmen Mayorga as an Invited Speaker at BIOENG-2026!

Prof. Mayorga is a Professor at the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC) and has held research positions at leading international institutions, including the Technical University of Ostrava, UCT Prague, ICN2 Barcelona, and Nanyang Technological University Singapore.

Her work has contributed to important advances in nanomaterials, electrochemical sensing technologies, and micro/nanorobotics, including innovative systems for gas sensing, two-dimensional material exfoliation, and magnetic control of micro/nanorobots for sensing and environmental applications.

📍 The 2nd International Conference on Bioengineering: Bioengineering in an Era of AI

🗓 10–13 November 2026, Barcelona, Spain
Join us as global experts come together to explore the future of bioengineering and AI-driven innovation.
Submit by 7 July: https://brnw.ch/21x2VER
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𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐒𝐅𝐌𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐚, 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧!



Following a successful last edition of ISFMS 2025 in Kyoto, Japan, we are delighted to announce that the 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐈𝐒𝐅𝐌𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕) will take place 𝟐𝟎–𝟐𝟐 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 in 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐚, 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧.



ISFMS 2027 will bring together leading researchers and emerging scholars across 𝟏𝟎 𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 sessions:



S1. Protein Structure and Dynamics

S2. Enzymes

S3. Molecular & Cellular Mechanisms of Disease (Cancer, Autophagy, Immunity)

S4. Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics, and Gene Regulation (including ncRNA)

S5. Biomarkers, Molecular Diagnostics, and Precision Medicine

S6. Drug Discovery, Design, and Molecular Therapeutics

S7. Bioactive Compounds, Nutraceuticals, and Molecular Nutrition

S8. Multi-Omics and Systems Biology Approaches

S9. Artificial Intelligence and Computational Molecular Science

S10. Biochemical Basis of Neurodegenerative Diseases



𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞!

-Engage with our international community of experts

-Exchange ideas at the forefront of innovation.

-Present your latest research to peers

📌 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝟐𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕

🔗 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐒𝐅𝐌𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕:

https://sciforum.net/event/ISFMS2027





We look forward to welcoming you to Barcelona for an inspiring and collaborative conference.

🦴 After surgery to correct scoliosis, patients often move differently, but pinpointing exactly how the spine compensates during everyday walking has been difficult. A new motion analysis protocol is changing that.

🥼 Authored by Luca Emanuele Molteni, Luigi Piccinini, Riccardo Riboni, and Giuseppe Andreoni.

🔬 Researchers applied a full-body motion capture protocol to scoliosis patients who had undergone spinal fusion surgery, measuring how each segment of the spine moves during walking compared to healthy individuals. The analysis revealed specific reductions in spinal mobility and altered movement patterns in the upper back that standard assessments would likely miss. This tool could help clinicians better understand and support recovery after complex spinal surgery.

You may access the full article freely here 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x2UXh

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www.mdpi.com Background: Gait analysis offers a comprehensive assessment of locomotion and postural control, which are often altered in individuals with spinal deformities. After validating a stereophotogrammetric protocol for whole-body kinematics, including spinal motion in healthy subjects, its application to...

💥Excited for the publication: "Benchmarking Interpretability in Healthcare Using Pattern Discovery and Disentanglement"
💡Artificial intelligence systems in healthcare often struggle with interpretability, limiting their adoption in clinical decision-making. This study benchmarks the Pattern Discovery and Disentanglement (PDD) framework, an unsupervised learning approach designed to generate interpretable clustering and knowledge representations from clinical notes and diagnostic codes. Compared with common post hoc interpretability methods such as SHAP and Integrated Gradients, the results suggest that globally interpretable approaches may better support clinicians in understanding AI-assisted diagnostic reasoning.
🔗https://brnw.ch/21x2USR
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💥Excited for the publication: "The Feasibility of RGB-D Gaze Intention Measurement in Children with Autism Using Azure Kinect"
💡Interpreting gaze is a key component of social interaction, yet accurately tracking gaze direction remains challenging, particularly in studies involving children with autism spectrum disorder. This study presents a gaze estimation approach using Azure Kinect to measure both gaze direction and head position with high accuracy. Applied to children with autism spectrum disorder, the system enables tracking of visual attention toward clinicians, supporting more precise assessment of social intent and interaction.
🔗https://brnw.ch/21x2UAj
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💥Excited for the publication: "Investigation of the Effects of 3D Printing Parameters on the Mechanical Properties of Bone Scaffolds: Experimental Study Integrated with Artificial Neural Networks"
💡The mechanical performance of 3D-printed bone scaffolds is strongly influenced by printing parameters. This study investigates how nozzle temperature, printing speed, and material feed rate affect the Young’s modulus of polylactic acid (PLA) scaffolds used for bone tissue engineering. By combining experimental testing with an artificial neural network model, the authors identified parameter combinations that optimize scaffold stiffness while maintaining geometric constraints, achieving mechanical properties within the range of cancellous bone.
🔗https://brnw.ch/21x2Ugl
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We are pleased to announce Prof. Dr. Ennio Tasciotti as an Invited Speaker at BIOENG-2026!

Prof. Tasciotti is Head of the Human Longevity Program Laboratory at IRCCS San Raffaele. He graduated in Molecular Biology from the Scuola Normale Superiore and earned a PhD in Molecular Medicine from the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, alongside specializations in Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine.

Recognized as a pioneer in bioinspired materials and nanotechnologies, Prof. Tasciotti has made major contributions to targeted drug delivery, inflammation control, and regenerative medicine.

📍 The 2nd International Conference on Bioengineering: Bioengineering in an Era of AI
🗓 10–13 November 2026, Barcelona, Spain

Join us as leading researchers and innovators gather to explore the future of bioengineering and AI-driven healthcare technologies.
Submit by 7 July: https://brnw.ch/21x2TS3
Save your Spot! Register here: https://brnw.ch/21x2TS1

💥Excited for the publication: "Vortex Dynamics in the Sinus of Valsalva"
💡Alterations in aortic valve stiffness can disrupt the complex vortex dynamics within the aortic sinus, potentially affecting valve performance after repair or replacement. This study uses fluid–structure interaction simulations to investigate how leaflet stiffness influences sinus vortex formation and valve mechanics during pulsatile flow. The results show that stiffer leaflets modify vortex strength, persistence, and pressure distribution across the valve, demonstrating the close interplay between hemodynamics and aortic valve function.
🔗https://brnw.ch/21x2T2H
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