The Engineering World Health (EWH) Chapter at the University of Maryland seeks to inspire and mobilize the biomedical engineering community to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare in developing countries. EWH brings together motivated students and provides the opportunity to repair, build, and learn about various medical devices. In partnership with Makerere University in Uganda, the team is developing a universal braking system for wheelchairs to fit a wide range of wheelchairs that have been donated from various sources but are currently not safe to use in an effort to liberate people with disabilities and empower them to participate more in their communities.
Leadership
Thilinie Kruppu
A. James Clark School of Engineering