Building the future
Shown are biomedical solutions created by biomedical engineering undergraduate students in Fall 2024. Students created biomedical devices to address unmet clinical needs.
Government and Non-Profit Sponsored
Astreos
An auto-injector that delivers medications to astronauts without compromising suit integrity
Reliable Risers
A device helping wheelchair users transfer between surfaces and off the ground.
Healthcare Sponsored
Let's Get Physical
Acutely-hospitalized patients need an independently-operated device to prevent muscle atrophy.
Doo Due Diligence
Novel bedpan with removable disposal container to reduce spillage and improve workflow.
Rooting4U
Single-device endovascular aortic root replacement for patients deemed high-risk for open-heart surgery.
CathCollapse
A multiple lumen drainage and administration catheter for percutaneously treating pericardial effusion
ER-SEE-P
Miniature Ultrasound Probe for Direct Visualization in ERCP
IV-R-US
Wire Management System That Enhances Physician Use of Intravascular Ultrasound Devices
LullaWatch
Noninvasive, sensor-embedded mattress to monitor infant respiration and accurately alert parents
Movement Matters
Fetal movements monitoring pillow for expecting mothers
Beluga
At-home ascites management by integrating ultrasound guidance, symptom tracking, and provider updates.
Oxygenauts
A non-invasive and comfortable device giving critically ill patients accurate oximetry readings.
WeeCare
A comfortable and secure urine collection bag for patients who require percutaneous kidney drainage.
GI Janes
TripleCheck: an all-encompassing at-home stool analysis kit for preliminary detection of gastrointestinal issues.
Chest Champions
Creating a device allowing patients and clinicians to track Pectus Carinatum treatment.
Private Eye
Accessible and noninvasive imaging modality for 3D-modeling and fabrication of ocular prostheses
Airbenders
Respiratory Monitoring Device for Better Pediatric Pulmonary Imaging
Industry Sponsored
Pulse Protect
Developing an innovative wearable defibrillator with adjustable bands to improve patient comfort.
EndoGrip
EndoGrip standardizes endoscopy-assisted NJ tube placement, eliminating makeshift methods and reducing procedure repetition.
Self Sponsored
Air Detective
The first minimally invasive solution for the real-time detection of air leaks in the chest cavity
Mobility Crew
Stabilizing ACL brace with atrophy-preventing electrical muscle stimulation.
We thank Our Empowering Capstone Leaders
Through advocacy, endorsement, and capital, these leaders have extended the capabilities of capstone and enabled students to develop unique clinical insight.
Machelle Pardue
Interim Wallace H. Coulter Department Chair, Professor
Vikas Sukhatme
Dean of Emory School of Medicine