Newsletter & Events

May 2025 – The East African Biodesign Fellowship reached an extraordinary milestone as both teams embarked on a transformative visit to Stanford University, immersing themselves in one of the world’s premier innovation ecosystems. This international experience provided fellows with unprecedented exposure to global biodesign methodologies and cutting-edge research facilities. The visit culminated with attendance at […]

April 2025 – Innovation reached new heights as both East African Biodesign Fellowship teams converged at Kenyatta University for an intensive week-long combined invention bootcamp. The program welcomed Dr. Daniel Ross Venook from Stanford University as the visiting lead, bringing world-class expertise directly to the East African innovation ecosystem. This strategic collaboration demonstrates the fellowship’s […]

March 2025 – The East African Biodesign Fellowship has progressed to the pivotal needs screening phase, where fellows apply rigorous analytical frameworks to evaluate and prioritize the healthcare challenges identified during their clinical immersions. This critical stage represents the transition from observation to strategic problem-solving. During this phase, fellows employ systematic methodologies to assess the […]

February 2025 – The East African Biodesign Fellowship’s clinical immersion phase reached its culmination with a comprehensive four-week program that provided fellows with unprecedented access to healthcare delivery systems across the region. During the initial three weeks, each cohort conducted intensive observations within hospitals in their respective countries, gaining invaluable insights into local healthcare challenges […]

January 2025 – Following the successful launch orientation, the East African Biodesign Fellowship entered its first intensive bootcamp phase, demonstrating the program’s commitment to collaborative innovation across national boundaries. The bootcamp strategically positioned both teams in their respective countries—Kenya and Rwanda—while maintaining cohesion through combined virtual sessions. This hybrid approach exemplifies the fellowship’s innovative methodology, […]

January 13, 2025 – The second cohort of the East African Biodesign Fellowship officially commenced its transformative 10-month journey, marking a significant milestone in regional healthcare innovation. The fellowship, a cutting-edge collaboration between Kenyatta University, Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, and the University of Global Health Equity, began with an intensive orientation week at UGHE […]