Pre-conference events will be held Aug. 11
MEC24 will be held Aug. 12-15
MEC is a triennial symposium of special interest to those who work in the fields of upper limb prosthetics and myoelectric control (including upper and lower limb), hosted by the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, a research institute recognized worldwide for its pioneering work in myoelectric controls.
Location: Fredericton Convention Centre in beautiful downtown Fredericton
Connected hotel: The Hilton Garden Inn
Co-chairs: Erik Scheme, IBME Associate Director and Heather Daley, Research Prosthetist
Registration deadline: Aug. 2, 2024
We have four pre-conference workshops. Attendees may register for up to one morning workshop and one afternoon workshop.
Dr. Helen Huang, Professor, Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at NC State and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is the Director of the Closed-Loop Engineering for Advanced Rehabilitation core and co-director of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center. Her research interest lies in neural-machine interfaces, wearer-robot interaction and co-adaptation, robotic prosthetics and exoskeletons, and human motor control/biomechanics.
Dr. Corry K. van der Sluis is a professor and consultant for Rehabilitation Medicine at the University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands. Her field of interest is the rehabilitation of persons with upper limb disorders. Her professional activities comprise patient care, teaching and research. Her research focuses mainly on upper limb amputations and prostheses.
In this engaging discussion, a panel of prosthesis users from various backgrounds will be present for a Q & A session.
Panelists will share their experiences and opinions about topics such as: aging and the impact of prosthesis use, social media and its impact on expectations, the value and justification of multi-articulating hands, wish lists for future research and more.
We have received feedback from previous years asking us to consider using this format at MEC, so we’ve decided to try it this year. What is an “Unconference conference” and how will it work? In this version of an “unconference”, anyone who wants will supply to the MEC organizing committee a topic they’d like to have a conversation about.
The idea behind an “unconference” is to have an organic way to discuss topics, ideally because ideas have been sparked from earlier presentations or perhaps from the user panel earlier in the day.
This is an opportunity for people from various backgrounds and perspectives in our community to work together; to solve problems and move the field forward. We are excited to try it out at MEC.
Boyce Farmers Market, 665 George St.
Kick off the Symposium with a fun and informal welcome event.
Just a short walk from downtown hotels, come savour local flavours at this beverage sampling event, indulge in a delicious poutine bar, enjoy live music and make new connections.
Student Union Building, on the UNB campus.
Join us for a memorable evening at the MEC24 banquet.
Transportation to and from hotels will be provided for your convenience. Indulge in a feast of local lobster (alternatives available) while enjoying the sounds of live jazz music.
We'll also be honouring outstanding students with awards and hosting an exciting exhibitor bingo prize draw. This popular event brings the MEC community together to celebrate with colleagues, enjoy delicious food and make lasting memories.
Take advantage of breaks to chat with our exhibitors, learn about their products and services, and get your bingo card stamped.
Completed cards will be entered into a drawing for fantastic prizes at the Wednesday night Banquet. It's a great way to network, discover new solutions and maybe even win big.
Institute of Biomedical Engineering, 25 Dineen Dr.
Join us for a tour of the Atlantic Clinic for Upper Limb Prosthetics and the Centre for Adaptive Rehabilitation Engineering (CARE). The CARE is a unique facility that provides state of the art equipment and facilities to research and provide clinical care for mobility rehabilitation.
The centre comprises three labs:
Note: Transportation to and from the facility is not provided. Sign-up for this event is not required
The Hilton Garden Inn, connected to the MEC24 conference site at the Fredericton Convention Centre, is offering a courtesy room rate of $209.
Book your room online or call the front desk at 506-999-1551 and quote MEC 2024 to secure the group rate.
Crowne Plaza Fredericton - Lord Beaverbrook (Located just across the street from the conference site at 659 Queen) is offering a courtesy room rate of $174 for a 2 queen standard and $194 for a king premium. Book now.
Delta Fredericton by Mariott is located a five-minute drive away at 225 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, NB. 506-457-7000 or 888-236-2427.
See Fredericton Tourism and ExploreNB to make the most of your visit.
