the joint 64th International Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation Symposium
& 64th annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium

501(c)(3) nonprofit

Hosted by University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
April 8-11, 2027

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2027 Program Chair:
David Paulus, PhD

2027 Conference Co-chairs:
Jonathan Barrett, MBA, MS Psychology

University of Arkansas
College of Engineering

The College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas is an entrepreneurial engineering platform that provides a holistic educational experience, generates transformational and relevant knowledge, and grows the STEM workforce for Arkansas and the world.

Established in 1963 at the United States Air Force Academy, RMBS is the longest, continually held scientific meeting in bioengineering with the goal of uniting its international community.

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Submit an abstract up to 500 words electronically to by December 1, 2026. The abstract should describe the problem investigated, methods, results, and a brief conclusion. Refer to the submission page for Abstract template and formatting information.

• Abstract acceptance notices will be sent out on or about December 9, 2026.
• Selected abstracts will be invited to submit a full-length manuscript for publication to Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation.
• All selected abstract authors will be invited to present a platform or poster presentation at the annual conference.
• Completed papers for publication in the journal are due January 24, 2027.
• Following peer review, investigators will be notified of the status of their paper and respond to reviewer comments.
• Revisions are due by February 28, 2027.

For a complete list of suggested topics for podium and poster presentations, please visit our website.

Some suggested topics (not all-inclusive) include the following: