The Sutardja Center is looking for a graduate-level advisor for an upcoming med tech innovation collider.
Graduate students with expertise in medical device design and fabrication desired. $750 stipend offered.
This is a 7-week long project launching on Oct 12. The advisor will meet regularly with the chosen team as well as selected faculty advisors bringing expertise and experience in the design and fabrication of medical equipment as described below.
Please forward a one-page CV and brief statement of interest to Jes Broeng ( jesbroeng@berkeley.edu ) no later than September 28.
The Collider Challenge
A problem today is that 90% of all patients that are hospitalized get IV treatment, and this treatment immobilizes the patients as they are tied to a clumsy IV pole. OSAA Innovation’s solution is to “eliminate gravity” and remove the IV pole from the patient.This can be done by an inventive mobile drop box (MBD) that allows patients to move freely while receiving IV treatment. See the story here: www.osaa-innovation.com
OSAA Innovation is an existing team looking to take their concept to the next level. Teams of 2-3 students will design and build a prototype based one of the following use cases:
- Children’s hospital; Small mobile hydration bag (100 ml) allowing children to play and move freely while receiving IV treatment.
- Geriatric ward; Large mobile hydration bag (1,000 ml) enabling patients to sleep and use restrooms during the night without risk of falling of drop posts or tubes.
- Other use cases such as outpatient use or paramedics use might be pursued depending on the outcome of the collider project.
At UC Berkeley, the Innovation Collider is our newest model to encourage applied research, entrepreneurial activity, and new venture teams.
Please forward a one-page CV and brief statement of interest to Jes Broeng ( jesbroeng@berkeley.edu ) no later than September 28.