Spring 2026
Real-Time and Non-Invasive Monitoring of IOP in Glaucoma Patients
Affecting approximately 3 million people in the United States, glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness that manifests due to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) damaging the optic nerve. Early detection of glaucomatous ocular environments allows for improved prognosis of the disease in an effort to reduce the rate at which symptoms become prevalent. Since glaucoma…
Smart Tourniquet for Acute Trauma
Major traumatic injuries to lower limbs require tourniquet intervention in nearly 90% of cases. Overtightening and improper application result in about 23% of patients experiencing long term nerve and tissue damage. These complications significantly lower the quality of life of the patient and can be a future roadblock to rehabilitation and prosthetic implementation. The Smart…
Clinical Communication Platform
Effective clinical communication is central to patient outcomes, yet nearly 50% of medical malpractice claims cite communication failures as a contributing factor. Current training relies on expensive, unscalable actor-based simulations that are cost-prohibitive. There is a critical need for an automated, data-driven coaching tool that provides objective, ongoing feedback on real patient interactions to reduce…
UroScan: Real-Time Urine Monitoring System
Accurate urine output monitoring is essential in hospitals because changes in urine volume, color, and clarity can indicate dehydration, infection, kidney dysfunction, or worsening patient condition. Despite its importance, urine output is still commonly measured manually by nurses, which can be time-consuming, inconsistent, and prone to error during long shifts and high patient loads. UroTrack…
Omni-Axis: Overbed Table Improvement
Hospitalized adult inpatients and clinical staff are poorly served by current overbed table designs, which lack maneuverability, ergonomic adaptability, and adequate storage. Surveys of Mayo Clinic staff confirm this need, with over 96% reporting difficulty moving existing models, compromising patient independence and obstructing critical workflow during emergencies. The AtlasWorks Omni-Axis Overbed Table reimagines the conventional…
Wearable Sleeve for Growth Modulation Monitoring
Jointelligence addresses the growth modulation surgery implant problem in collaboration with Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Dr. Mohan Bethlur, Dr. Subham Badhyal, and Benjamin Fife. Genu Valgum and Genu Varum (known as knock and bowed knees, respectively) are orthopedic conditions affecting pediatric patients. This condition is treated with titanium 8-plates being surgically fixed near the knee…
Green Papaya-based Hydrogel Dressing for Debridement of Late-stage Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Grenada
The Caribbean region reports the world’s highest lower-extremity amputation rates, with approximately 80% of Grenadian patients presenting with advanced diabetic foot ulcers requiring enzymatic debridement. Current treatment costs of $50–$150 weekly are financially prohibitive for households with a median annual income of $8,000, creating a critical need for affordable, locally-sourced wound care. WoundWorks Bio developed…
Polymeric Meniscus Replacement Attached with Antiparallel-Barbs Protruding from Anchor
There are over 1 million meniscus tears treated each year in the United States. Current interventions include sutures and partial/total menisectomies, which can leave patients with impaired or limited shock absorbance in the knee. This increases the risk of osteoarthritis and further joint deterioration. While current devices are in development, the attachment mechanisms require drilling…
Low-Profile Seat Belt Add-On for Force Attenuation and Thoracic Injury Mitigation
Injury resulting from high-impact forces, such as those experienced during vehicular collisions or sudden mechanical loading events, remains a significant contributor to morbidity and long-term disability. Existing protective solutions often lack sufficient adaptability or efficiency in reducing force transmission to the human body, creating a need for improved impact mitigation technologies. This project presents the…
Mobile Anesthesia Patient Metric Control Center
Anesthesiologists in busy perioperative settings may supervise several operating rooms at once, while patient data remain confined to individual bedside anesthesia machines. This creates a risk of delayed recognition of physiologic deterioration, increases cognitive load, and forces repeated room-to-room transitions that can reduce situational awareness and response efficiency. VitalSync is a centralized monitoring platform that…