Enhancing biomedical engineering education through team-based design and clinical immersion.
Official title: Team-Based Design and Clinical Immersion Enhancements to the ASU Biomedical Engineering Design Education Program
Funded at Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · NIH-10850717 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping biomedical engineering students at Arizona State University learn better by working in teams and getting hands-on experience in real healthcare settings, so they can create new medical devices that help solve today's health problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $43,200 |
| NIH project number | 5R25EB034210-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10850717 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include children aged 0-11 who may require advanced medical devices developed by trained biomedical engineers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are outside the age range of 0-11 years or those who do not require biomedical engineering innovations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the education of biomedical engineering students at Arizona State University by incorporating team-based design and clinical immersion experiences. The program aims to equip students with the necessary skills to develop and commercialize innovative medical devices that address contemporary healthcare challenges. By restructuring existing courses and introducing new ones, the initiative seeks to foster high-performing teams and enhance the overall learning experience for students. This approach not only prepares students for careers in the MedTech industry but also aims to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of highly skilled biomedical engineers who can create innovative medical devices that improve patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational enhancements in biomedical engineering have shown success in preparing students for impactful careers in healthcare, indicating a promising potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
Tempe, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pizziconi, Vincent B — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Pizziconi, Vincent B
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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.