J.J. Collins of the Center for BioDynamics and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University will be the Keynote Speaker during this year’s Opening Ceremony! As a leader in the field of systems biology, J.J. Collins will offer a unique perspective to understand the important interrelationships between worlds of materials and biology. Dr. Collins' research focuses on developing nonlinear dynamical techniques and devices to characterize, improve, and mimic biological function.