About
Hopkins Medical Device Network (HMDN) is a student-run organization at the Johns Hopkins University that provides medical device development opportunities outside of the Design Team course, which is run by the Whitaker Biomedical Engineering Department. HMDN focuses on the educational aspect of medical device research and development, as well as team work and management. HMDN also encourages generating creative and innovative solutions to current medical problems. In addition, the organization facilitates networking with engineers, doctors, IP lawyers, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. Such opportunities are not currently widespread at Johns Hopkins University, and there is a growing demand for an organization to provide them.
Our mission is to promote the development of medical device technologies at JHU by:
- Facilitating networking opportunities with students and professionals with similar interests
- Advising and supporting students engaged in research and the development of medical devices
- Connecting students with researchers, industry representatives and potential clients
- Educating and preparing students for the process of medical device development
Hopkins Medical Device Network welcomes participation from:
- Students (Engineering, Medicine, School of Public Health, Business and Law)
- Faculty (Clinicians, Researchers)
- Entrepreneurs
- Lawyers & Regulatory officials
- Venture capitalists
- Product development engineers
- Sales and marketing professionals
Find out more about the executive board here.