Creating a program to enhance student innovation in biomedical engineering
Official title: A distributed and interdisciplinary pipeline for sustainable student-driven innovation
Funded at University of Illinois at Chicago · NIH-11093384 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $41,712 |
| NIH project number | 5R25EB034203-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11093384 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include biomedical engineering students and medical students involved in clinical immersion programs.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: Other educational programs that integrate clinical experience with engineering design have shown success in enhancing student competencies and innovation.
Where this research is happening
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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.
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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.