CBU Cardiac Engineering
Location: California Baptist University, California, USA
Joined Heart Hackathon: 2022
Achievements:
Overall 3rd Place, 2025 Heart Hackathon Competition
Overall 2nd Place, 2024 Heart Hackathon Competition
Overall 3rd Place, 2023 Heart Hackathon Competition
Bio: 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.
Case Study
Overview:
Built on CBU’s biomedical engineering curriculum
Aimed to create a practical, testable, and well-documented artificial heart prototype
Key challenges and solutions:
Created a sustainable leadership structure to ensure continuity
Resolved obstacles in project planning by using communication softwares, physical planning calendars and industry mentorship
Selected a peristaltic pump design for feasibility and innovation
Advice for new teams:
Balance ambition with feasibility – don’t aim for an overly complex first prototype
Secure strong industry connections early in the process
Document progress throughout the year to improve final presentations
CBU Cardiac Engineering 2025 Intro Video
Heart Hackathon 2025 Finals:
Overall 3rd Place
CBU Cardiac Engineering Case Study 2024
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