Improving biomedical engineering education through clinical immersion
Team-Based Design for Clinical Translation
This study is all about helping students learn how to create better medical devices by working together on real healthcare problems during a summer program, so they can become skilled engineers ready to tackle challenges in medicine.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11051246 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the biomedical engineering curriculum by incorporating clinical-inspired design through a summer immersion program. Students will engage in multidisciplinary collaboration and mentoring to identify and solve real-world problems in healthcare. The program will produce case studies that foster design thinking and lead to the development of medical device prototypes. By connecting students across different levels of experience, the initiative promotes co-learning and prepares future engineers to address clinical challenges effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include students in biomedical engineering and related fields who are interested in clinical applications of their studies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in educational programs or who do not have a direct interest in biomedical engineering may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of innovative medical devices that improve patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other educational programs that integrate clinical immersion with engineering have shown success in enhancing student learning and innovation.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Murfee, Walter L — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Murfee, Walter L
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.