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RESEARCHING, RAISING AWARENESS,
REVOLUTIONIZING THE FIELD OF CHRONIC CONDITIONS

Driven and powered by university students.

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Parkinson's Disease

Ongoing

Undergoing a clinical trial using the principles of Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation to improve motor performance 

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Diabetes

Ongoing

Creating a low-cost portable insulin pump for underdeveloped regions in Sri-Lanka

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Cancer

Ongoing

Developing a software pipeline which supports the analysis of images to improve cancer diagnosis

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Crohn's & IBD

Newest Addition!

Developing a portable, non-invasive monitoring system for predicting risk of relapse

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Welcome to the MEDIC Foundation

MEDIC Stands for Medical Engineering students Designing Innovations for a Cause. We were created with the vision of improving the accessibility to healthcare technology for patients diagnosed with chronic conditions.
We are a provincially registered non-profit under the British Columbia Societies Act as MEDIC for Innovation Foundation.

CHRONIC DISEASE

: a human health condition that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects 

Our Approach

We have a multifaceted approach to addressing chronic diseases. Our organization integrates diverse research programs with a commitment to direct service and advocacy efforts. This unique combination ensures a holistic approach to tackling chronic diseases, from advancing scientific knowledge to actively improving the lives of affected individuals. 

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SERVICE ETHIC

​The Care Companion Program at the MEDIC Foundation is a transformative initiative, designed to bridge the gap between university students and patients diagnosed with chronic conditions. Built on the understanding of the deep significance of meaningful human connection and companionship, this program seeks to establish compassionate partnerships that enhance the quality of life for patients, while simultaneously facilitating innovation in the biomedical field.

The Care Companions Program

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ADVOCACY

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We believe that awareness about chronic conditions is equally as important as researching for them. Each month our team curates and publishes newsletters comprising information about chronic conditions. We interview students, professors and patients to generate a unique perspective towards each topic with the goal of generating interest and advocacy around chronic diseases. 

OUTREACH & EVENTS 

Future Innovators Challenge 2024

March 15th 2024

Embark on a week long journey to solve a real world, case problem brought to you by The MEDIC Foundation.

For individuals in highschool and undergraduate studies interested in STEM, research, or healthcare.

This is an opportunity for students to dive into and present a large scale research project aimed to solve real world problems.

University of British Columbia, Point Grey

Youth Case Competition

March 23rd 2024

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Duration:

Location

What to Expect:

Problem Identification: Uncover and articulate core challenges of the case, to find underlying problems and their solutions.

Scientific Research & Analysis: Employ scientific research methods to delve in the the case utilizing data-driven analysis.

Systematic Case Resolution: Develop a systematic and structured approach to resolving a problem.

TECHNOLOGY | CULTURE | INNOVATION

Accomplishments

Winners of the OSMS-Spark Contest held by OSMS-BC in June 2021. We look to continue our partnership with OSMS-BC for our research project.

People's Choice award for best research presentation, Canadian Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Conference

Finalist for the Medical Device Development Center BC design competition

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