Due to biodesign's intersection between design and biology, a natural application for biodesign lies in healthcare. How can practitioners and students of biodesign ensure that their healthcare solutions address real clinical gaps, consider social and cultural inequities, and improve peoples' quality of life?

Join Dr. Neil Bretaña, Lecturer in Public Health at the University of South Australia, as he shares a primer on biodesign for healthcare through his extensive experience across biomedical research, public health, computer science, technological innovation, and education.

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March 21st from 5:00 PM ET - 6:00 PM ET

Webinar Link: Included in RSVP confirmation and shared the day before/morning of the event

About the Speaker

Dr. Neil Bretaña is an award-winning innovator and leader in the field of biodesign with a distinguished career spanning over 15 years across multiple continents. With a PhD in Public Health, a Masters degree in Bioinformatics, a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and a post-graduate certificate in biomedical design and innovation, Neil combines expertise across various disciplines.

Throughout his career, Neil has held executive positions at two healthcare start-ups, served on the board of a health-related non-profit organization, and has been an active member of the Biodesign Asia Pacific association. Neil is a prolific author with over 25 journal publications and a sought-after speaker with over 15 international conference presentations to his name.

Passionate about improving public health through advocacy and education, Neil is a visionary who combines technology, health, design, and innovation to drive positive change in the sector.