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KEYNOTE: Biodesign: need-based innovation in theory and practice

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
12:20 PM - 12:45 PM

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This keynote introduces the fundamentals of the Biodesign methodology and explores how it has been applied at Stanford and globally to deliver meaningful clinical and commercial impact. Drawing on real-world examples, the presentation highlights how a structured, needs-driven approach can lead to innovative solutions for unmet clinical challenges. The session then pivots to personal case studies from the speaker’s career, illustrating how Biodesign principles have been used in practice to identify critical healthcare needs and translate them into impactful medtech innovation.


Speaker

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Dr. Dell Kingsford Smith
VP
Medical Affairs, Market Access & Government Affairs, Cochlear

Chair

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Dr. Josh Makower
Director
Stanford Biodesign

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