Training biomedical engineers to address urban health needs in Indiana
A Clinical Immersion Program to Train Biomedical Engineers to Identify Indiana's Urban Health Needs
This study is giving biomedical engineering students a chance to spend the summer working in hospitals to learn how to create better medical devices that meet the needs of different communities in urban Indiana.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Purdue University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (West Lafayette, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11045691 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program immerses undergraduate biomedical engineering students in clinical settings to help them identify and address unmet health needs in urban Indiana. Over a seven-week summer residency, students will work alongside healthcare professionals to observe real-world applications of medical devices and develop design solutions that consider socioeconomic factors. The program aims to enhance the students' ability to translate clinical needs into innovative biomedical solutions, ultimately improving healthcare delivery in diverse communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are urban residents of Indiana facing chronic health issues, particularly those affected by socioeconomic disparities.
Not a fit: Patients living outside of Indiana or those not experiencing chronic health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of new medical devices and technologies that better address the health needs of underserved urban populations.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have shown success in enhancing the practical skills of biomedical engineering students and improving healthcare solutions, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
West Lafayette, United States
- Purdue University — West Lafayette, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Sharon Janell — Purdue University
- Study coordinator: Miller, Sharon Janell
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.