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Our work is always evolving as we push the boundaries of innovation. Keep reading for the latest news and updates on our impact.
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2025
Testing medical innovation on the ground in Nigeria
Western's Frugal Innovations Boost Global Health - Mirage News
2024
$1.65-million grant powers new Engineering Health Equity Program
Margaret Mutumba named Director of Frugal Biomedical Innovations
Undergraduate Engineering students win second place in Canadian Engineering Competition
Western Engineering champions innovations in healthcare research
2023
Western Engineers have designed a build-your-own walker using low-cost materials
Group of Western students working on low-cost microscope to diagnose malaria cheaper
Open-source medicine auto-injector costs one-tenth of commercialized alternatives
Funding fuels medical technology innovation for remote and low-resource communities
How to do more with less - collaboration is key.
Less is more - contribute to sustainable biomedical solutions
The 10/90 gap in global health
2022
$2.13-million strategic grant awarded to Western FBIP team
