June 24, 2009
Bioengineering graduate student Rick Henrickson has taken 3rd prize in the Center for Integrations of Medicine and Innovative Technology (CIMIT) Prize for Primary Healthcare. The Prize is a national competition open to graduate and undergraduate engineering students for technologic innovations with the greatest potential to support and catalyze improved delivery of healthcare at the frontlines of medicine.
Rick was recognized for his project developing a diagnostic device for detecting signature molecules in biologic fluids such as saliva.
While there are many related projects in the field of microfluidic devices, the Aptazime-Mediated Signal Transduction technique was considered to have unique potential for significant impact. If successful, it could lead to a low-cost, disposable, point-of-care device for use in venues ranging from primary-care offices to field clinics in under-resourced and under-served regions of the world.
Tying with a student from Columbia Univeristy for third place in this major competition, Rick will receive $25,000 to support further work on his project, on top of seed funding already received when he became a finalist. Read more about the prize at CIMIT.
Congratulations again Rick!