Paul Yock, Josh Makower, Craig Milroy & Stefanos
Zenios
Description
Two quarter sequence. Skills
essential for the development of new biomedical technologies
and first steps in invention, patenting, early prototyping,
and development of new concepts. Working in small entrepreneurial
teams, students gain exposure to techniques of intellectual
property analysis, clinical and scientific literature review,
prototyping, and feasibility and market assessment. Guest speakers.
Number of Credits
3 or 4 Units
Which Quarter(s) in 2004 – 2005
A in Winter & B in Spring
How many students enrolled
in 2003 – 2004 and from what schools
A) 35 in Winter
B) Engineering
= 10
Medicine = 7
Business = 4
Number of graduates
all graduate students
Number of undergraduates
0—but undergrads would
be admitted if highly qualified
# of Bio Teams
all (5-8 per year)
How are teams formed
Students form their own teams
based on a “mixer” with poster presentations.
What are the major work
deliverables
Business plan
Presentation, Poster and paper
Prototype
How are project areas
selected
Needs are identified by the
Biodesign fellows.
Facilities used
Clark Center Room S361, Biodesign
Collaboratory, Product Realization Lab
Number of TAs assigned
4 Biodesign fellows
plus PRL teaching assistants
Other comments
Course emphasizes real needs
finding and invention. Large faculty of outside experts in various
steps of technology innovation-- serve as coaches and lecturers
