Design by Biomedical Undergraduate (DEBUT) Challenge

NIMHD funds the DEBUT Healthcare Technologies for Low-Resource Settings prize, which challenges the next generation of biomedical engineers to focus on specific health care needs among underserved populations, who may benefit from innovative solutions. Learn more about DEBUT

2022 NIMHD Prize for Healthcare Technologies for Low-Resource Settings

Winner: Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

Project Title: HappyHeart: A Pediatric Handheld Heart Rhythm Monitor

Team Members: Joseph Bustamante, Nate Chesterson, Haley Gill, and Katie Murphy

HappyHeart is an inexpensive and innovative 3D-printed approach to pediatric diagnostic EKGs in clinical settings that will increase comfort, be easier to use, and reduce costs.

About DEBUT

The Design by Biomedical Undergraduate (DEBUT) Challenge is a competition that recognizes undergraduate excellence in biomedical design and innovation. The challenge is open to teams of undergraduate students working on novel solutions to unmet health and clinical problems.

DEBUT is supported by NIH and VentureWell and is led by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB). NIMHD partners with NIBIB to support the DEBUT Healthcare Technologies for Low-Resource Settings prize.

Page updated August 22, 2022