Access to timely medical care is a critical challenge in the developing world, particularly in countries with weak public health infrastructure. The Global Health Diagnostics Initiative (GHDx) at UC Berkeley addresses the need for appropriate, low-cost diagnostic technologies to improve health in low- and middle-income countries. Through a speaker series, symposia, and working groups, this program brings a global health focus to the fields of biomedical engineering, health sciences, and innovation economics.
Global Health Diagnostics (GHDx) Initiative
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UC Berkeley Alum Madhukar Pai Discusses Diagnosis at the Point-of-Care
Diagnostics by Design - THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!
Based on popular demand, the 6th Annual CEND Symposium will be accompanied by two events co-hosted by CEND and affiliated groups, including the Global Health Diagnostics(GHDx) Program. GHDx is a UC Berkeley student-led working group dedicated to developing diagnostics technologies for low-resource settings. The program is supported by a grant from the Berkeley Institute of International Studies and administered by CEND.
Events
The Diagnostics by Design workshop is an interdisciplinary forum for discussing the challenges and lessons learned in developing and implementing global health technologies, specifically at the point of care. Through interactive talks, a panel discussion with experts from industry and academia, and a hands-on build session, we will explore the challenges associated with translating technologies beyond the lab. This workshop will draw on the expertise and experience of individuals from across disciplines to explore collaborative solutions to global health issues.
The workshop will feature Columbia Professor and mChip inventor Samuel Sia as the keynote speaker. Food and drink will also be provided throughout the event.
The Diagnostics by Design hackathon is a cross-communities effort to bridge the gap between makers and do-it-yourself innovators and the sphere of global health. The event is posed as a challenge to participants: with minimal materials or through innovative coding, tackle a technological or informatic need in the space of point of care diagnostics. These can range from generating DIY lab equipment alternatives for medical clinics with limited resources, informatics for disease monitoring, or redesign of diagnostic tools for resource-limited settings. Attendees from the Maker community will work with participants from academic and professional spaces: the goal is an interface between the innovative expertise of the former with the needs assessments and field knowledge of the latter. We not only explore, but get hands on experience with pressing health and design needs.
The DxD hackathon is a two day event, from Saturday (1/11/13) from 9AM to 9PM, and Sunday (1/12/13) from 9AM to 3PM. Eventbrite only shows the Saturday date; registration covers participation and meals for both days.
