Are you in an area related to Medicine, Engineering, and Health Sciences and interested in the public policy landscape shaping science, innovation, and discovery? The American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) hosts a Public Policy Institute in Washington D.C. to give early career scientists and engineers a look into how public policy impacts medical and biological engineering (https://aimbe.org/institute/). You will have the opportunity to hear and learn from regulatory agencies such as the FDA and NIH, policy experts and thought leaders, industry giants in the medical device and innovation sector. You will meet with government decision makers developing the public policies that govern patents, medical devices, pharma, and health and science legislation and network with early career participants in health and engineering across the nation. Space is limited, so register ASAP to secure your spot.

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) is hosting its highly acclaimed Public Policy Training Institute for Rising Leaders this year on October 27-28, 2025, for students and post-docs with a biomedical engineering, health, and/or engineering focus to engage with biotech and public policy leaders. AIMBE will host this event in the historic Rayburn Building in the U.S. House of Representatives – setting the stage for an unmatched experience.

Travel awards for underrepresented racial/ethnic minorities are available, with a September 29 application deadline; however, it is advised to apply as early as possible as there are limited funds. Learn more on the AIMBE website.

Shared by Public Policy and Strategic Partnerships Director, Sarah Mandell to whom questions should be directed at email: sarahemandell@gmail.com.

If you are potentially interested in policy and think this conference would benefit your future career and professional development goals, please contact Susi Varvayanis (gradcareers@cornell.edu) with PhD program or postdoctoral department degree year, and reason why you’re interested/how this conference will help your professional development (preference to those who apply early!). Careers Beyond Academia will help defray the cost for a few doctoral students or postdocs.