A program to teach biomedical engineering students how to create medical devices based on real healthcare needs.
Official title: Biodesign-based learning platform fortified with clinical immersion and medical device commercialization pathway
Funded at University of Toledo · NIH-10916242 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a hands-on learning program for biomedical engineering students to help them understand real healthcare problems and come up with creative solutions for medical devices, so they can better prepare for working in the healthcare field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Toledo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Toledo, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2020 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $43,200 |
| NIH project number | 5R25EB029385-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916242 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are biomedical engineering students who are interested in applying their skills to real-world healthcare challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the educational process or who do not have access to the participating institutions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a comprehensive educational program for biomedical engineering students that integrates clinical immersion and medical device commercialization. Students will participate in a 10-week clinical immersion experience to identify healthcare-related problems, followed by a 5-week ideation phase to design solutions. The program emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking, preparing students to navigate the complexities of the healthcare environment and the commercialization process for medical devices. Collaborations with local medical centers will enhance the learning experience and ensure relevance to real-world challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of innovative medical devices that address unmet healthcare needs, ultimately improving patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous educational programs that integrate clinical immersion and design thinking have shown success in enhancing student learning and innovation in medical device development.
Where this research is happening
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University of Toledo
Toledo, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yildirim-Ayan, Eda — University of Toledo
- Study coordinator: Yildirim-Ayan, Eda
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.