Bioengineering in Ireland (BINI) has served as a gathering point for engineers, clinicians and scientists since 1995, offering a forum to present new research across fields such as biomechanics, biomaterials, medical devices, regenerative medicine and imaging.
Keynote and Honorary Lectures
This year’s keynote address was delivered by Professor Dame Molly Stevens, John Black Professor of Bionanoscience at the University of Oxford and the 2026 recipient of the RAMI Section of Bioengineering International Recognition Award. Her lecture, “Designing and translating new bioengineering approaches for advanced therapeutics and ultrasensitive biosensing”, set an energising tone for the conference.
The programme also featured the Samuel Haughton Honorary Lecture, presented by Professor Michael Walsh, Professor of Biomedical Device Engineering at the University of Limerick. The RAMI Silver Medal recognises a distinguished clinician or engineer who has made a meaningful contribution to bioengineering through academic work and research. Professor Walsh’s 2026 lecture, “Perspective and Mechanics on a Tubular Journey”, offered thoughtful insights into his field.
Student and Researcher Successes from Trinity College Dublin
Luke Geurin - PhD Student
Luke Guerin (centre) 2026 Engineers Ireland Biomedical Research Medal Winner
Luke Guerin, a PhD candidate at Trinity College Dublin and Boston Scientific, with the Lally lab was awarded the 2026 Engineers Ireland Biomedical Research Medal for his research on improving bioprosthetic heart valve leaflet durability. This Engineers Ireland Biomedical medal is awarded to a PhD student judged to be making a significant contribution to biomedical engineering research. It always has presentations of an exceptionally high standard this year.
The School extends warm congratulations to Luke, his supervisor Prof Tríona Lally and to the following students whose work was recognised at BINI 2026. Supervisors are also included for reference.
Matilde Tanganelli - PhD Student
Matilde Tanganelli (right) 2026 winner of Best Oral Presentation Award in the Short-Talk Category for the Muscle, Tendon and Bone Track
Talk title: High oxygen tension enhances pro-inflammatory polarisation of macrophages
Prize: Best oral Presentation Award in the Short-Talk Category for the Muscle, Tendon and Bone Track
Supervisor: Professor David Hoey (https://www.hoeylab.com/)
Jessica Bagnall - PhD Student
Jessica Bagnall (left) 2026 winner of Best PhD presentation prize in the cardiovascular track
Talk title: Clinical translation of MRI-QSM for the characterisation of carotid plaque composition
Prize: Best PhD presentation prize in the cardiovascular track
Supervisor: Professor Tríona Lally (https://www.lallylab.eu/)
Gabriela Soares Kronemberger - Postdoctoral Fellow/Researcher
Gabriela Soares Kronemberger (left) 2026 winner of Best presentation prize for Postdoctoral/Fellow Researcher in the Cartilage and Nervous track
Talk title: Bioprinting of Phenotypically Defined Fibrocartilage Microtissues into Melt Electrowritten Scaffolds to Engineer Regionally Defined Meniscal Graft
Prize: Best presentation prize for Postdoctoral/Fellow Researcher in the Cartilage and Nervous track
Supervisor: Professor Daniel Kelly (https://www.kelly-lab.com/)
We extend sincere thanks to the Conference Organising Committee, as well as the Student and Postdoctoral Organising Committees, whose work ensured a well-run and welcoming event. Their efforts continue to support an environment where early-career researchers can share ideas, connect with peers and showcase their contributions to the wider bioengineering community.
These achievements reflect the steady strength of biomedical engineering research within the School of Engineering at Trinity, and the dedication of the students, supervisors and collaborators who shape this work. BINI 2026 offered an encouraging platform for Trinity’s researchers to share advances, gain feedback and represent the University among peers from across Ireland and beyond. We look forward to supporting their continued progress and to seeing their ideas develop further in the coming years.