A Multidisciplinary Biomedical Product Development Course Incorporating Entrepreneurial Thinking

摘要

Most teams worked effectively to produce moderate quality assessments of the product inventions, though some teams had difficulty addressing the deliverables even with substantial guidance. Two teams produced such high quality deliverables that part of their work could be used (with permission) by the faculty inventors in preparation of SBIR proposals. After receiving the deliverables regarding his invention, one faculty inventor started a company centered around the invention. By the end of the course, all students appeared to grasp fundamental concepts regarding the critical role of biomaterials selection on the engineering, financial and regulatory factors in medical product development. Student evaluations were very positive. It is hoped that this type of experience will positively influence students' outlook toward scientific research and their interactions with industry partners.