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Teaching Biomedical Technology Innovation as a Discipline SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE Yock, P. G., Brinton, T. J., Zenios, S. A. 2011; 3 (92)

Abstract

Recently, universities in the United States and abroad have developed dedicated educational programs in life science technology innovation. Here, we discuss the two major streams of educational theory and practice that have informed these programs: design thinking and entrepreneurship education. We make the case that the process of innovation for new medical technologies (medtech) is different from that for biopharmaceuticals and outline the challenges and opportunities associated with developing a discipline of medtech innovation.

View details for DOI 10.1126/scitranslmed.3002222

View details for PubMedID 21775665