On December 11, 2024, the Venture Center Library hosted an engaging Author Talk featuring Dr. Anurag Mairal, who shared insights from his book, Reimagining Health: Inspiring Stories of Innovators at the Intersection of Health and Technology.
Dr. Mairal explored how modular and adaptable technology can address global healthcare disparities by shifting focus to underserved populations. He emphasized the value of distributed innovation—collaborations across diverse communities—and shared powerful stories of empathy-driven innovation that address real-world needs.
The session also delved into frugal innovation, highlighting the importance of sustainability and scalability over quick fixes like jugaad. Audience questions centered on transforming healthcare from reactive “sick care” to proactive wellness through biodesign and cross-disciplinary approaches.
The event left attendees inspired to create equitable and patient-focused healthcare systems.
Watch the full talk here.
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