University of Portland Bulletin 2016-2017

BME 580 Biomedical Engineering & Society Capstone

This project-driven course includes bench-scale to bedside perspectives regarding how to move discoveries from basic research into clinical and bedside care. Topics include clinical literature research, prototyping, patent strategies, fundraising, and business plans. Course includes discussion of ethical issues related to the development of biotechnologies. Discussions include invited speakers from the biomedical engineering community. The course culminates in group projects. Fee: $90