Alberta Heart
University of Alberta, Alberta, CANADA
Alberta Heart (AH) is a student-led organization at the University of Alberta. We are comprised of a dedicated team of students from diverse academic backgrounds united by a shared passion for advancing technologies to combat cardiovascular diseases. Our mission is to design and prototype a total artificial heart capable of pushing the boundaries of innovation in the field. Through the Alberta Heart initiative, we strive to not only innovate but also to inspire students to contribute to a future where cutting-edge medical solutions improve patient outcomes globally.
AUC Peribsen
The American University in Cairo, Cairo, EGYPT
Driven by a deep motivation to increase quality of life for patients suffering from heart failure, Peribsen is team composed of 12 members, who have engineering, industrial, and research experiences. Peribsen is an Egyptian name that translates to "Hope of all Hearts". The name was chosen by the team as it implies our incentive in attempting to provide a solution for individuals suffering from heart failure, through creating a device that prolongs the life of individuals who suffer the disease to be used as a bridge-for-transplantation until a heart is available for transplantation.
CBU Cardiac Engineering
California Baptist University, California, USA
We are CBU Cardiac Engineering, a fully undergraduate team of over 60 engineers and scientists from California Baptist University in Southern California. Gaining podium positions in every Heart Hackathon competition, we are driven by a shared passion for innovation and a commitment to serving others. Inspired by our faith, we strive to embody excellence and compassion in our engineering pursuits. Our primary goal is to develop a fully implantable and long-lasting total artificial heart that can provide a viable solution for heart failure patients. Through collaboration, creativity, and technical expertise, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the global development of artificial heart technology. By participating in the Heart Hackathon, we seek not only to advance our skills, but also to push the boundaries of biomedical engineering for the betterment of society.
Durham Heart
Durham Univerity, England, UK
Durham Heart is a project based at Durham University. Our mission is to design, prototype and test a Total Artificial Heart that could potentially be used in patients with total heart failure. We are driven by the prospect of saving lives and a passion for developing novel solutions to a serious global challenge
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HEARTLAB
University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, Vienna, Austria
HEARTLAB is a passionate group of 13 students dedicated to advancing artificial heart technology through innovative engineering and collaborative biomedical research.
KTaH
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, SWEDEN
We are five students who traveled a combined distance of 10 000 km to form this team - proof of our love for a challenge! As first- and second- year master students in the MSc in Medical Engineering at KTH, we bring together expertise in medical, mechanical and biomedical engineering. United by a drive for learning and growth, we are excited and honored to contribute in the development of the total artificial heart.
Mahidol CardiaTech
Mahidol University, Salaya, THAILAND
This dynamic team of fourteen from Mahidol University, comprising both biomedical engineering, medical students, and high school students, is poised to revolutionize the Total Artificial Heart (TAH) design. Our combined expertise spans a range of essential skills, from intricate engineering to clinical insights. Fueled by passion and a collaborative spirit, we aim to create a TAH that is not only functional but also innovative in its approach to cardiac health.
MAVIS Artificial Heart
Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie „Grigore T. Popa” Iași, ROMÀNIA
We are a diverse team of students from various academic backgrounds, including Medical Bioengineering, Pharmacy, and Medicine, while having Mr. Alexandru Plesoianu by our side as main advisor, who has a Ph.D. in mechanical circulatory systems. Our goal is to develop a device that will last for more than 10 years and easily fit both adult and pediatric patients. The MAVIS Artificial Heart aims to provide optimum cardiac output, enhance the quality of life, and minimize the risk of side effects.
Mending Broken Hearts
University of New South Wales, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
We are a team of undergraduate students hailing from UNSW and our strength is our diversity! We boast an impressive range of academic backgrounds including Medicine, Medical Sciences, Computer Science as well as Engineering under the majors of Mechanical, Mechatronic and Biomedical. As such, we have each been able to bring forth the expertise provided by our respective fields and collaborate productively. We are driven by innovativeness and grounded by humanity which ultimately lies at the core of what we are solving. We hope our total artificial heart brings us one step closer to a solution.
Monash Heart Hack Team
Monash University, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
Monash Heart Hackathon (MHH) is a student-run team who compete in the world-first biomedical engineering design competition, Heart Hackathon. The founding team is comprised of Monash University students from a range of disciplines and faculties, including biomedicine, engineering, medicine, science and design. The students are working to pave the way for future MHH teams by setting up the frame-work for documenting design and processes. The team is lead by Upper Management: Riona Elsous and Brian Occhipinti who work collaboratively with their respective Materials, Mechanical and Electrical Department Heads in technical aspects of the total artificial heart development.
QUT Heartbeats
Queensland University of Technology, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Embracing QUT's ethos as "the university for the real world" we bring together students from various degrees, majors and year levels. United by our passion for innovation, we aim to create impactful solutions to increase accessibility within cardiovascular health and make a real-world difference.
Team Bath Heart
University of Bath, Bath, UK
We are five students who traveled a combined distance of 10 000 km to form this team - proof of our love for a challenge! As first- and second- year master students in the MSc in Medical Engineering at KTH, we bring together expertise in medical, mechanical and biomedical engineering. United by a drive for learning and growth, we are excited and honored to contribute in the development of the total artificial heart.
UC BioMed
University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
The UC BioMed team is made up of students from the University of Canterbury Biomedical Engineering Club. The club is dedicated to exploring the many ways that engineering can be used to improve human health and well-being. From developing new medical devices to designing innovative therapies. Our team is dedicated to learning about the latest advancements in the field, showing the skills and talent of UC students, and making our mark on the biomedical engineering industry.
