Medical Innovation Conference

ACT #: 24647


WHO IS THIS REQUEST FOR?
0
ORGANIZATION
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
NAME OF EVENT
Medical Innovation Conference
DATE AND TIME OF EVENT
02/11/2026 09:00 AM
END DATE AND TIME OF EVENT
02/11/2026 06:30 PM
VENUE
Price Center Ballroom West AB
IS THE EVENT ON CAMPUS?
Please briefly describe why this event fits into the A.S funding guidelines
The BMES at UC San Diego Medical Innovation Conference aligns with the Associated Students funding guidelines by providing an accessible, educational event that appeals to a broad undergraduate audience interested in engineering, medicine, entrepreneurship, and healthcare innovation. The conference advances student interests by exposing attendees to real-world applications of biomedical engineering through talks, panels, and workshops led by professionals and researchers, fostering positive learning outcomes. It encourages collaboration across campus by bringing together students from multiple majors, student organizations, and industry backgrounds, while also contributing to the UC San Diego community through professional development opportunities. Additionally, the event develops leadership and communication skills among student organizers and presenters and supports student wellness by helping undergraduates explore meaningful career pathways and impactful innovation in healthcare.
ESTIMATED UNDERGRADUATE ATTENDANCE
200
WILL ADMISSION BE CHARGED?
IS THIS A PHILANTHROPIC EVENT?
ARE YOU RECEIVING FUNDING FROM OTHER SOURCES?
IF YOU ARE RECEIVING OTHER FUNDING, TELL US WHERE IT IS COMING FROM
UCAB AV/Tech Fee Subsidy

Cost Objects

Type Description Requested Awarded Appeal Request Appeal Approved
Food Burritos By-The-Box, x50 Chicken + x50 Veggie from Chipotle $1,357.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Food 2-Diet Cokes 35 Count x24.56 each, 8-Kirkland Signature Purified Drinking Water 40 count x4.96 each, 2-Kirkland Signature Variety Cookies 24 count x12.43 each, 3-Kirkland Signature Gourmet Chocolate Chunk Cookies x12.43, 2-LaCroix Sparkling Water 24 count x11.43 each, 2-Starbucks Frappuccino Mocha Chilled Coffee 15 count x28.16 each, 2-Arizona Green Tea 24 count x16.04 each $262.61 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Facility Reservation #299181 $435.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
Flyers 200 Quarter Sheet Flyers x0.35 each, 50 Full Sheet Flyers x0.50 each, 5 Schedule Flyers x0.37 each, 5 Direction Flyers x0.37 each $92.97 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Security Volunteers will have emergency contacts and understand emergency protocols. There have not been any past issues with security for Translational Medicine Day and there are no foreseeable issues. $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL REQUESTED $2,148.23 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00

Status
FinalApproval
DATE CREATED
1/2/2026 10:18:05 PM
CHANGED
1/2/2026 11:05:17 PM

Supporting Documents

UCSD University Centers Reservation (1).pdf
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UCSD University Centers Reservation (2).pdf
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Review History

1/3/2026 12:00:01 AM
Public
Your application is now under review. This is an automated status change.
Status
UnderReview

1/27/2026 12:26:20 AM
Public
Funding Granted up to $1500 due to reservation capacity
Status
FinalApproval

1/28/2026 9:01:21 AM
Public
Status
FinalApproval

1/28/2026 9:01:32 AM
Public
Status
FinalApproval

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