BIOE371 -
Global Biodesign: Medical Technology in an International Context
Overview
This course examines the development and commercialization of innovative medical technologies in different global settings. Faculty and guest speakers from the medtech field will discuss the status of the industry, as well as opportunities in and challenges to medical technology innovation unique to seven primary geographic regions: Africa, China, Europe, India, Japan, United States and Latin America. Students will be exposed to the biodesign innovation process, which provides a proven approach for identifying important unmet medical needs and inventing meaningful solutions to address them. They will also explore key differences between the covered geographies, which range from emerging markets with vast bottom-of-the-pyramid and growing middle class populations, to well-established markets with sophisticated demands and shifting demographics. The class will utilize real-world case studies and class projects (for 3-unit students) to promote engagement and provide a hands-on learning experience. Students enrolling for 3 units are required to write and deliver a final paper.
Students participating through the non-degree option are required to enroll for 3 units.
Grading
- Midterm Document - 20%
- Final Presentation - 20%
- Final Paper - 40%
- Quizzes - 20%
Instructors
- Raj Doshi Consulting Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular Medicine
- Jan Benjamin Pietzsch Consulting Associate Professor, Management Science and Engineering
- Chris Shen Consulting Assistant Professor, Surgery
- Paul Yock Professor, Medicine and Bioengineering
Units
1.0 - 3.0
Other
Tuition & Fees
For course tuition, reduced tuition (SCPD member companies and United States Armed forces), and fees, please click Tuition & Fees.