Creating a program to enhance student innovation in biomedical engineering
A distributed and interdisciplinary pipeline for sustainable student-driven innovation
This study is creating a hands-on learning program for biomedical engineering students that helps them work with medical students to design practical solutions for real healthcare challenges, making sure their ideas are useful and can really help patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11093384 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a comprehensive curriculum that enhances the skills of biomedical engineering students by integrating clinical immersion and interdisciplinary collaboration. The program aims to prepare students for real-world challenges by validating project needs through direct clinical experience and improving their prototyping skills. By revising the senior design capstone project, students will work closely with medical students to ensure their designs are practical and commercially viable. This initiative seeks to foster sustainable innovation that directly impacts healthcare.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include biomedical engineering students and medical students involved in clinical immersion programs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in educational programs or who do not have a direct interest in biomedical engineering innovations may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of more effective medical technologies that improve patient care.
How similar studies have performed: Other educational programs that integrate clinical experience with engineering design have shown success in enhancing student competencies and innovation.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Felder, Anthony E. — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Felder, Anthony E.
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 below.