Stanford University bioengineers are developing a faster-acting formulation of insulin that can help diabetes patients better regulate their blood sugar levels.
Category: Innovation
AI predicts effective depression treatment based on brainwave patterns
Tracking brainwave patterns and symptoms in patients with depression, researchers used artificial intelligence to predict best treatment options.
Here’s how technology is helping residents during the COVID-19 pandemic
Technology has made it possible for Stanford Medicine residents to continue learning and caring for patients safely during the COVID-19 era.
COVID-19 adds urgency to synthetic film that aids breathing
The COVID-19 pandemic gives new relevance to a synthetic substance developed by Stanford researchers that could help respiratory patients breathe easier.
The future of diabetes: Improving islet transplantation
A Stanford team is developing a bioscaffold that helps insulin-producing cells get enough oxygen when transplanted for diabetes treatment.
Stanford’s new Innovative Medicines Accelerator is already contributing to COVID-19 effort — and much more is planned
The Innovative Medicines Accelerator builds on existing programs at Stanford — but fills in gaps to help researchers turn ideas into drugs.
Stanford biochemist works with gamers to develop COVID-19 vaccine
A NOVA special featured Rhiju Das and the OpenVaccine project, in which gamers help scientists find an RNA molecule configuration for a COVID-19 vaccine.
How do antibody tests for COVID-19 work? A video offers a behind-the-scenes look
This New York Times video showcases Stanford Medicine's efforts to offer COVID-19 antibody tests to its doctors, nurses and other clinical workers.
How a psychologist aids health technology innovation
Stanford psychologist Douglas Rait helps groups of Stanford Biodesign Innovation fellows hone their ability to work as a team, fueling their projects.
Scientists redesign full-face snorkel mask to combat PPE shortage
Stanford bioengineer Manu Prakash and his team have transformed full-face snorkel masks into reusable personal protective equipment for health care workers.
Motor-powered ankle exoskeleton could make running easier, faster
Stanford bioengineering researchers find that a motorized device that attaches around the ankle and foot can drastically reduce the energy cost of running.
Algorithm helps detect heart abnormalities
Researchers are using artificial intelligence to detect abnormalities in the heart through an algorithm that assesses the rate that a heart pumps blood.
New brain implant device could record activity in thousands of neurons
Stanford University researchers created a device that, if implanted in a brain, could help record the activity of thousands of neurons.
Macular degeneration steals sight. A chip implant may get it back.
In a clinical trial, a tiny prosthetic retinal device invented by a Stanford researcher has proved its potential ability to restore eyesight to the blind.
Residents are still mastering medicine. But can they fix health care problems too?
A new curriculum trains neurology residents to think like engineers in a factory — improving outcomes while reducing waste and lowering costs.
Improving cancer prognoses: A radio show
A Stanford oncologist discusses how to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment, including using predictive modeling, liquid biopsies and immunotherapy.