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Disease State Fundamentals. Andrew J. DiMeo, Sr ., Ph.D. Assistant Professor and Director of Industrial Relations UNC/NCSU Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering and John D. DesJardins , Ph.D. Assistant Professor and Director of Bioengineering Design Programs
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Disease State Fundamentals Andrew J. DiMeo, Sr., Ph.D. Assistant Professor and Director of Industrial Relations UNC/NCSU Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering and John D. DesJardins, Ph.D. Assistant Professor and Director of Bioengineering Design Programs Clemson University Department of Bioengineering
Disease State Research • Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the affected organ(s) and/or system(s) • Pathophysiology • Address disease function, causal factors, and disease progression • Clinical Presentation • Profile the patient state associated with a disease
Disease State Research • Assess clinical outcomes and Epidemiology • Morbidity, Mortality, Incidence, and Prevalence • Evaluate the Economic Impact • Overall cost of the disease on the healthcare system
Acknowledgments Stanford Biodesign