Biodesign is both a program and a process.

The breadth of knowledge in the life and physical sciences has grown exponentially, while technology has become increasingly complex. At the same time, the business of delivering quality health care has become increasingly difficult and expensive. Creating new, cost-effective medical devices that improve patient care requires a collaborative approach that focuses on the needs of patients, physicians and the health care industry as a whole. At Biodesign, we are refining a method that produces both world-class innovators and state-of-the-art medical devices.

The Biodesign program…

…is a thematic area within Bio-X, a Stanford University initiative encouraging multidisciplinary approaches to biology and medicine.

…is dedicated to producing leaders in medical technology. Through courses, fellowships and one-on-one advising, Biodesign faculty and staff teach the basics of:

• Innovation
• Technology Transfer
• Challenges of the changing healthcare landscape

…organizes events that foster and facilitate collaborations between the university and industry leaders in the service of both education and technology innovation. .

Biodesign works closely with the Bioengineering Department; Dr. Paul Yock, Director of Biodesign, was the founding co-chair.