On November 14th, the Austral University Hospital, the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, and the Faculty of Engineering presented their joint projects . Now in its second year, this initiative aims to connect students from both faculties to work on finding solutions to problems at the Austral University Hospital.

The presentation of the projects took place in the hospital auditorium, with the presence of Director-General of Hospital Austral, Eng. Rafael Aragón and Dr. Gabriela Robiolo, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering.  

The works presented were carried out within the framework of the subjects Laboratory and Project Management, directed by the professor and Academic Director of the Biomedical Engineering career, Dr. Juan Pablo Bustamante and by the Bio Eng. Diego Pozzer.  

The projects in the 2023 edition were:  

• Optimization of gas installations and ventilation in the operating room.  
• Data storage to perform a predictor in the area of ​​Neonatology.  
• Puncture simulator for the Fetal Medicine Service.  
• Gait Laboratory.  
• Development and implementation of a digital information system for the ward pass of the HUA PICU.  
• Business Model for the FCB Simulation Center.  

During the presentations, each team shared their findings, the problems they encountered, the challenges they had to overcome, and the results they achieved. The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Gabriela Robiolo, congratulated the students for their people-centered approach and for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.  

The work environment in a healthcare setting like the Austral University Hospital challenges students to solve real-world problems by seeking efficient solutions. This collaborative work experience allows students to develop soft skills that prepare them for professional life: teamwork, communication skills, leadership strategies, document preparation, and many other skills.