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BioMEMS: Forging New Collaborations Between Biologists and Engineers
Published on: November 1, 2007
Biomedical engineering and interdisciplinary research in shaping tomorrow's medicine
Angela Chen1, Carly Harris1, Cheng-Kui Qu1
1Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center, Winship Cancer Institute, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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Dr. Wilbur Lam merges pediatrics, biomedical engineering (BME), and innovation to advance patient care through interdisciplinary research. From developing a non-invasive smartphone app for anemia patients to leading national COVID-19 diagnostic efforts, Dr. Lam exemplifies how interdisciplinary collaboration can transform patient care. Blending passion, practicality, and scientific creativity, Dr. Lam inspires the next generation to bridge diverse fields in pursuit of accessible, life-changing medical solutions. His work sets a new standard for translational research and innovation in medicine.
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