We’re proud to kick off Day 2 of ESAO 2025 with an inspiring plenary lecture by Shuvo Roy, PhD, a leading innovator in bioengineering and therapeutic sciences. As Faculty Director of the UCSF-UC Berkeley Master of Translational Medicine (MTM) Program, Dr. Roy bridges cutting-edge research with real-world medical impact. Join us from 8:30 to 9:15 AM CEST for his talk, where he’ll share insights from his groundbreaking work at the intersection of engineering, medicine, and innovation.
Precision in Every Pore: Silicon Membranes for (Bio)Artificial Organ Innovation
The development of highly precise, ultra-thin, and biocompatible silicon membranes represents a breakthrough in (bio)artificial organ technology. These semiconductor membranes, engineered with nanoscale control over pore size and distribution, enable superior filtration, selective permeability, and enhanced bio-integration. Their exceptional thinness and monodisperse pores minimize resistance and maximizes selectivity while maintaining structural integrity, thereby optimizing mass transport for improved function in artificial organ systems. This talk explores the transformative potential of precision-engineered silicon membranes in bridging the gap between biological interfaces and engineered systems, advancing the design and performance of artificial organs. Through innovative fabrication techniques and rigorous biocompatibility assessment, silicon membranes pave the way for next-generation solutions in organ assist devices, therapeutic interfaces, and regenerative medicine applications.
Biography
Shuvo Roy, PhD, is a professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences (BTS), a joint department of the UCSF Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine and is a faculty affiliate of the California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences (QB3). He is the director of the Biodesign Laboratory located on the Mission Bay campus. In addition, he serves as the Technical Director of The Kidney Project and is a founding member of the UCSF Pediatric Device Consortium. Dr. Roy is the Faculty Director of the joint UCSF-UC Berkeley Master of Translational Medicine (MTM) program and the Engineering Lead at UCSF Surgical Innovations. He is the author of almost 200 publications and co-author of five book chapters and holds multiple patents for device developments. Before joining UCSF in 2008, Dr. Roy co-directed the BioMEMS Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, focusing on clinical applications of MEMS. In 1992 he earned a BS degree, magna cum laude, for triple majors in physics, mathematics, and computer science, from Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio. In 1995, he earned an MS in electrical engineering and applied physics, and, in 2001, he earned a PhD in electrical engineering and computer science, both from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Roy has over 300 peer-reviewed conference abstracts and journal publications as well as more than 25 issued patents. He has been recognized with multiple honors, including the MIT TR100 Award, NASA Group Achievement Award, Cleveland Clinic Innovator, Deshbandhu CR Das Gold Medal, HDU Chris Blagg Award, La Renon TANKER Foundation for the Sake of Honor Award, AAKP Medal of Excellence – Breakthrough Innovations, multiple KidneyX Prizes, and the US Presidential Volunteer Service Gold Medal Award.
- Chair: Dimitrios Stamatialis