Events

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November 14, 2025

This year's annual symposium will bring together leading experts from cardiothoracic surgery, heart failure, pulmonology, and industry to discuss the latest innovations and therapies for thoracic organ transplantation and preservation technologies.

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January 5-9, 2026

The course will be offered for no credit to non-students, or for 2 or 3 credits to University students (3 credits requires added research project). The short course includes lectures, small group discussions, demonstrations and participation in a human gross anatomy laboratory will be included.

NeuroTech Workshop (Apply by Nov. 1)

January 13-14, 2026

This workshop enables participants to work with expert program faculty and conduct case-study exercises on key aspects of translating and commercializing neurotechnology.

IEM Events

April 20-22, 2026


McNamara Alumni Center
UMN Twin Cities Campus

5.10k Fun Run
Innovation Workshop
PDIC Breakthrough & Networking
Student Design Showcase & Networking Event
and more!

NeuroTech Workshop (Apply by Nov. 1)

May 28-29, 2026‍

This workshop enables participants to work with expert program faculty and conduct case-study exercises on key aspects of translating and commercializing neurotechnology.