2018-2019 OFFICERS
A Collaborative & Diverse Group
ANGELA SAN JUAN
President
Hometown: Manila, Philippines
Expected Graduation: May 2019
Favorite BMES Memory: I have truly enjoyed seeing how UTSA BMES have grown the past four years and being able to meet new friends and organize fun events! 2016 Christmas Social was also a very memorable experience where I got the opportunity to connect with the upperclassmen, graduate students and faculty at UTSA. Lastly, the 2018 BMES Annual Meeting was a unique experience especially in terms of organizing the trip as well as being able to fund 21 undergraduate students to attend and enjoy the experience.
MIKAYLA RAHMAN
Vice President, External
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Expected Graduation: May 2020
Favorite BMES Memory: My favorite memory with BMES was attending the Annual BMES Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia with 20 other BMES members. It was incredible to be able to connect with other students and faculty within the field across the nation.
BENJAMIN JOHNSON
Treasurer
Hometown: Buda, TX
Expected Graduation: May 2020
Favorite BMES Memory: Definitely going to the 2018 National BMES conference. It was really amazing to see the breadth and intensity in which biomedical research is being conducted by thousands of people all over the country at a prodigious rate. I was sponsored by our local BMES Chapter, so I was able to travel with a group of 20 other UTSA students and get to know more about them and make some pretty valuable connections within my own program as well as with other university representatives at the conference.
VALERIA JUAREZ
Secretary
Hometown: Alamo, TX
Expected Graduation: May 2020
Favorite BMES Memory: I truly enjoyed getting to know our members better and hearing their amazing career aspirations and ideas for the future of this field. Bonding with them at the the Biomedical Engineering Society Annual meeting in Atlanta and at our organizations monthly events has been priceless. The people within BMES are what makes the organization memorable to me
MELISSA CADENA
Communications
Hometown: Laredo, Texas
Expected Graduation: May 2020
Favorite BMES Memory: My overall favorite BMES memory was attending the BMES National Conference 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia with 20 other members. It was very exciting and motivational to see all the research being conducted throughout the country and being able to network with other BMES researchers.
EDGAR CANTU
Industry Outreach
Hometown: Laredo, TX
Expected Graduation: May 2019
Favorite BMES Memory: Attending the 2018 BMES National Conference in Atlanta, GA was my most memorable experience with BMES as an organization. Being able to interact with so many “boots-on-the-ground” researchers and industry professionals in a relaxed environment was a great way to learn about all types of biomedical research being conducted around the country.
SUKHWINDER KAUR
Historian
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Expected Graduation: May 2020
Favorite BMES Memory: One of the most rewarding experiences in my undergraduate career so far has been attending the 2018 National BMES Conference that was hosted at Atlanta, Georgia. To witness the expansive research being conducted around the nation was inspiring. This event gave me the chance connect with individuals from different areas as well as get to know my fellow BMES members from UTSA.
FRANCISA ACOSTA
Graduate Liaison
Biomedical Engineering, Ph.D. Student
BMEGS-SA, President
Hometown: Houston, TX
Expected Graduation: 2020
Favorite BMES Memory: Spring 2018 Biomedical Research Symposium organized by BMEGS-SA and BMES.
FAVOUR OBUSEH
Freshman Liaison
Hometown: Houston Texas
Expected Graduation: May 2021
Favorite BME experience:
My favorite experience was the first BMES medical make-a-thon. Participating in this event allowed me to connect with BMES from different institutions, as well as here at UTSA. I was able to think critically and work together with my team to create a solution that could help chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients.
DAVID HALL
Upperclassman Liaison
Hometown: Houston, Tx
Expected Graduation: May 2019
Favorite BMES Memory: Our first attempt when competing in the monster mash pumpkin smash competition. Our trebuchet managed to throw one of our pumpkins backwards…. The other throws were successful.
DR. MARK APPLEFORD
Faculty Advisor
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs
Department of Biomedical Engineering
DR. TEJA GUDA
Faculty Advisor
Assistant Professor
Department of Biomedical Engineering