A team in a Stanford Biodesign course that pairs computer science students with physicians developed an app designed to prompt end-of-life conversations.
Tag: Biodesign
Stanford students design a device to detect early-stage river blindness
A team of Stanford undergraduates designed a device that uses blue-light imaging technology to diagnose a parasitic disease called river blindness.
AI researchers explore solutions for real-life health challenges
A device to prevent falls and another to better diagnose people with developmental disorders are among the AI projects funded under a new grant program.
Stanford undergrads design motivator for at-home physical therapy
For a Stanford digital health biodesign course, two undergraduates developed a program to increase patients' physical therapy engagement at home.
Addressing the gender gap in health tech
Through a survey, an initiative and a speed-mentoring event, the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign is taking on gender inequalities in health tech.
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.
In the Spotlight: Using engineering to improve patients’ lives
This "In the Spotlight" features Ross Venook, a bioengineer who discusses his career path and his life as a busy father and husband outside of work.
It’s go-time: a doctor and student engineers work to make catheterization easier
A Stanford team has developed a guiding device to help woman self-catheterize, with the goal of improving patient comfort and preventing infections
Ears, noses and throats: New Biodesign fellows to innovate in otolaryngology
The new Stanford Biodesign fellows — a group of physicians, business specialists and engineers, will address medical challenges in otolaryngology.
Advice for the next generation of health technology innovators
Todd Brinton offers words of wisdom as he steps down from his post as director of the Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellowship after 14 years.
Stanford Biodesign tackles gender diversity in health technology innovation
While promoting diversity within its programs, Stanford Biodesign is also working to foster gender diversity in the medtech industry.
Innovating to help newborns breathe
Former fellows with the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign developed a resuscitation device to help clinicians in lower-income countries save newborns.
The reluctant entrepreneur: How a Stanford neurosurgeon advanced radiosurgery treatment and access
During a recent lecture on campus, Stanford neurosurgeon John Adler discussed his entrepreneurial journey.
Raising awareness of rheumatic heart disease in India through biodesign
A team of Stanford Biodesign innovators has developed a video to increase awareness in India of a serious heart condition, RHD.
What digital health companies need to do to succeed
Health care innovators should take a needs-driven approach, writes Paul Yock, founder of the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign.
New Biodesign fellows will focus on vision care
This year, Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellows will concentrate on ophthalmology, spending 10 months to address needs in that field.