Stanford University’s Biodesign Innovation course allows students to delve into the areas of the health technology industry. Students will collaborate with experienced faculties and professionals in medicine, business, and engineering in order not only to innovate but also to invent new technology products to address the concerns and problems faced in healthcare. Multidisciplinary teams are formed from graduate students with different backgrounds. The course is by application only and basic information is required in order to apply. The four-unit course invites create, entrepreneurial graduate and postdoctoral-level participants who are interested in making their project successful. Due to COVID-19 all class sessions will take place remotely till further notice. The course has been restricted to to engage students via online. Some notable technologies developed by alumni of Stanford Biodesign’s program include: Irhythm, a system to diagnose heart rhythm problems or arrythmias; Koli, a minimally-invasive, alternative treatment for patients with gallstone disease; Palmm, an at home treatment for excessive sweating of hands; Tangible, a contact lens for patients who suffer from contact-lens induced dry eyes, among others.

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