Progress in medical innovation stands as a catalyst for worldwide economic growth. Whether within pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, information technology, or a fusion of these advancements, the potential advantages extend significantly to private businesses and societal well-being. However, due to long development times and rigorous regulations, these innovative concepts require a lot of financing to establish their presence in the market. Consequently, assessing the value of novel medical innovations remains crucial. The primary objective of this course is to empower researchers with the proficient capability to effectively assess the worth of emerging technologies or processes within the medical industry.
Upon completing this course, Ph.D. students should be able to:
- Concisely outline the core of innovative medical industry technologies or procedural designs to validate such innovations
- Apply the diverse skill sets of young professionals from various disciplines to work interdisciplinary
- Identify and learn the methodology of researching intellectual property rights associated with new medical technologies
- Employ databases to gauge the potential scope of a market and perform a comprehensive written and verbal analysis
No prerequisite courses, or equivalent, demanded for this course.