Office Hours
Now more than ever, it’s essential to engage the public in the work of biomedical engineers, especially those advancing science and medicine from within universities.
To help bridge that gap, BMES has launched a new podcast platform that takes listeners inside the world of biomedical engineering, from the day-to-day lives of researchers to the long-term innovations shaping the future of healthcare.
Office Hours with Liz Wayne is the first show, hosted by Dr. Liz Wayne, Assistant Professor at the University of Washington. Tune in as Dr. Wayne explores some of the most pressing topics in science and medicine, breaking them down in thoughtful, accessible conversations.
Podcasting since 2025 • 8 episodes
Office Hours
Latest Episodes
Nerve Regeneration and Academic Leadership — A Conversation with BMES President Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert
In this episode of Office Hours, Liz Wayne talks with Shelly Sakiyama‑Elbert, Vice Dean, Research and Graduate Education, Professor of Bioengineering at University of Washington, and President of the Biomedical Engineering Society.&nbs...
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Episode 7
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Pregnancy as an Engineering Process — A Conversation with Dr. Michelle Oyen
Dr. Liz Wayne, host of the Office Hours podcast, is joined by Dr. Michelle Oyen, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Wayne State University, for an in-depth discussion on pregnancy through an engineering lens. Oye...
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Episode 6
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Engineering Accessible Diagnostics — A Conversation with Dr. Ayokunle Olanrewaju
Dr. Liz Wayne, host of the Office Hours podcast, is joined by Dr. Ayokunle Olanrewaju, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington, for a conversation on how microfluidics i...
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Episode 5
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How BME is Redefining Recovery — A Conversation with Dr. Collin Bowersock
Dr. Liz Wayne, host of the Office Hours Host podcast, is joined by Dr. Collin Bowersock, Principal Scientist at Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute at Oklahoma State University, to discuss the mechanics of human...
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Episode 4
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Turning Lab Discoveries into Cancer Diagnostics — A Conversation with Dr. Jessica Winter
Dr. Liz Wayne, Office Hours Host, is joined by Dr. Jessica Winter, Distinguished Professor of Engineering at The Ohio State University, as they explore how technology becomes life-changing diagnostics. Winter shares how quantum dot “ti...
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Episode 3
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