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DMD 2024 is accepting original papers that demonstrate new technologies and applications in the field of medical device design. Submissions from academic and industry researchers, clinicians and practitioners is encouraged.

Accepted papers are required to be presented in one of the exciting podium sessions or the Scientific Poster Sessions during the 2024 DMD Conference. Additionally, the top papers describing medical device designs with a potential for commercialization, will be invited for participation in the Five-Minute Pitch Competition.

All accepted papers will be published in the 2024 Proceedings of the Design of Medical Devices Conference in the ASME Digital Collection. Published papers are indexed in Google Scholar and Web of Science. Papers authors of papers deemed of high quality will be invited to expand their papers for fast-track review towards publication in the ASME Journal of Medical Devices. 

DMD registration and presentation of the paper during DMD is required for publication.

Review Timeline: 

  • Feb. 9, 2024 - Reviews Completed and Authors will be notified
  • March 26, 2024 - Final Paper & ASME Copyright Forms Due by 11:59 pm CST

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2024 Poster Details

Confirm via email ([email protected]) that one or more authors will be onsite to present your poster by March 1.

REGISTRATION FOR DMD IS REQUIRED FOR PRESENTATION
If you haven’t registered yet, please select the appropriate option
1. DMD Papers Presenter OR 2. Student

NOTE: DMD is a part of IEM Innovation Week. If you are registering for other events during the week there will be add-on options available under the Multiple Events option- If you have questions, reach out to [email protected].

PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS – NEW OPTION FOR 2024

  1. Email [email protected] – Coffman Union Digital Print Center
  2. Subject line must be “DMD 2024 Poster + your EasyChair paper number”
  3. Attach a high quality PDF of your poster to be printed
  4. Posters cannot exceed 91”w x 42”h
  5. Posters must be within these exact dimensions in order to be printed with Coffman.
  6. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS APRIL 1, by 11:59 pm submitters time.
  7. Full cost of printing will need to be covered by your team when your order is confirmed.

Costs vary depending on color, size and printing materials but prices are very reasonable. ALL posters printed through Coffman, will be delivered to the Graduate Minneapolis and available for pick-up after 5:00 pm Monday, April 8 and from 8:00-10:00am on the day of your presentation If there is an issue with your poster, you will need to connect with Coffman directly.

DMD Staff will not be able to assist with print or delivery errors. Questions should be directed to Coffman Union Digital Print Center at [email protected]

PRESENTATION INFORMATION

Posters are required to be displayed no later than 10:00am on the day of your presentation.

  • Posters cannot exceed 91”w x 48”h
  • You are required to have someone available/near your board during the assigned Scientific Poster Session
  • Sessions will be in the Pinnacle Foyer, Graduate Minneapolis from 4:00-5:30pm. Session one will be Tuesday, April 9 and the second Wednesday, April 10.
  • Boards will have EasyChair paper numbers displayed in the upper corner to identify where your poster should be set-up.
  • There will be 10 T-pins placed near the paper number on the board for your use.
  • After your session, return the pins the way that you found them.
  • Posters need to be removed by 6:00pm on the day of your session. Any posters left, will be thrown away.
  • Table tops are not allowed or available to display prototypes or models.
  • Access to a power outlet is not guaranteed.

Please reach out to your contact authors first. If you still have questions, contact [email protected]

2024 Podium Session

Not all papers have been invited to present in a podium session.

REGISTRATION FOR DMD IS REQUIRED FOR PRESENTATION
If you haven’t registered yet, please select the appropriate option
1. DMD Papers Presenter OR 2. Student

NOTE: DMD is a part of IEM Innovation Week. If you are registering for other events during the week there will be add-on options available under the Multiple Events option- If you have questions, reach out to [email protected].

Presentations Details:

  1. Identify which co-author will be presenting in the session.
  2. Email [email protected] with the following information:
    • Name of presenter as it should appear online
    • A short bio for presenter
    • A short abstract for the presentation
  3. DMD does not require a specific template for your slides. 16:9 is the suggested ratio.
  4. Bring your presentation on your own device or on a thumb drive in a format that is compatible with a PC device.
  5. Presentations should be 15 mins with Q&A.
  6. There will be an AV Tech in the room to assist you with getting your presentation on the screen and make sure the audience can hear you.

Advances in Medical Devices 1
Tuesday, April 9 / 4:00-5:30pm

Advances in Medical Devices 2
Wednesday, April 10 / 2:00-3:30pm

Advances in Medical Devices 3
Wednesday, April 10 / 4:00-5:30pm

Advances in Medical Devices 4
Wednesday, April 10 / 4:00-5:30pm

Required DMD2024 Template*

Is my paper formatted correctly?
*Access to the document is not required to download. Click the link above to download the Word Doc.

*Documents open in Google Drive. If you have trouble accessing them, please contact [email protected]

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2024 Track Chairs

Cardiovascular Devices
Shivaram Arunachalam, Mayo

Computational Modeling & Simulation
Trung Le, North Dakota State University

Digital Health

Human Factors & Wearable Devices
Bethany Lowndes, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Sara Koehler-McNicholas, Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Medical Device Materials & Manufacturing Methods
Eric Markvicka, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University

Medical Device Education & Training
Joseph Siu, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Steve Saliterman, University of Minnesota

Medical Robotics
Tao Shen, Kent State University

Surgical Tools
Bardia Konh, University of Hawaiʻi
Jason Moore, Pennsylvania State University

Advances in Medical Devices
Kathleen Sienko, University of Michigan
Edsko Hekman, University of Twente
Jose Luis Lujan, Mayo