Biomedical Engineering and Research

Biomed teams from Rice, UCLA, and Dartmouth win first NIH undergrad competition

Three teams were announced as winners in the recent Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) challenge, a biomedical engineering design competition for teams of undergraduate students. The three categories addressed the critical needs in biomedical technology, focusing on devices for diagnostics, therapeutics, and technology that can aid underserved populations and individuals with disabilities. The challenge […]

By Ryan Amin

Devices & Diagnostics

Neuromodulation breathing tube startup looks to begin first clinical trial

A Case Western Reserve University spinoff developing a neuromodulation device to help patients with breathing tubes to swallow is looking to build a prototype of the device and begin a clinical trial early next year. The device is intended to replace existing tracheostomy tubes, and works by electrically stimulating a nerve in the neck to […]

By Brandon Glenn

With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?

Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.