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Robotic Cane Shown to Improve Stability in Walking
The light-touch robotic cane, called CANINE, acts as a cane-like mobile assistant. MoreAug 06 2019 | By Holly Evarts | Video Credit: Danielle Stramel and Sunil Agrawal/Columbia Engineering
Healthy Humanity
The global average life expectancy of the human population has more than doubled since 1900, much of it due to rapid advances in medical technologies. The concept of managing health and wellness in a highly precise and personalized manner is now emerging—for the health of individuals as well as for the public health of populations. As technology development makes health and wellness more personalized, precise, interactive, and focused on a holistic view of the patient, we will make critical advances in improving human health.
News in Healthy Humanity
From Bacteria to Biodesign
Columbia Engineering's inaugural biohackathon brings together engineers, biologists, architects and entrepreneurs in search of the next big thing in biodesign. MoreFeb 26 2019 | By Jesse Adams | Student Photo Credit: Jesse Adams | Growth Sample Photo Credit: Candice Gurbatri
Fast, Flexible Ionic Transistors for Bioelectronic Devices
A team led by Dion Khodagholy, assistant professor of electrical engineering, has developed the first biocompatible ion-driven transistor that is fast enough to MoreFeb 27 2019 | By Holly Evarts | Diagram and Video Credit: George Spyropoulos/Columbia Engineering | Orchid Photo Credit: Jennifer Gelinas/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Columbians Win Big at Empire State Opioid Challenge
Columbia teams took top honors at the conclusion of the Empire State Opioid Challenge held on campus. MoreFeb 12 2019 | By Jesse Adams | Photo Credit: James Cook/Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Global Health
Columbia and Partners Address Growing Diabetes Problem in the Middle East
The well-attended event represented the first phase of collaboration between a team of Columbia Engineers led by Andreas H. Hielscher, and researchers and MoreJan 29 2019 | By Allison Elliott | Photo Credit: Columbia Global Center | Amman; Building Photo Credit: Andreas Hielscher
Honing the Pitch
Hosted by Columbia Engineering Entrepreneurship, the Fast Pitch Competition offers opportunities for funding and recognition, along with valuable lessons in MoreDec 12 2018 | By Jesse Adams | Photo and video credit: Dario Vasquez
