Tania Douglas
Biomedical Engineer | Advancing Health Tech in Africa
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Tania Douglas is a pioneering biomedical engineer dedicated to developing technology solutions for Africa's unique health challenges. At the University of Cape Town, she leads a research lab exploring how emerging technologies like AI and robotics can improve medical diagnostics and treatment delivery.
Douglas' TED talk showcased her visionary work, imagining how biomedical engineering could transform healthcare access across the continent. Her keynotes inspire audiences to harness the power of scientific innovation to address pressing global needs.
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To design better tech, understand context
What good is a sophisticated piece of medical equipment to people in Africa if it can't handle the climate there? Biomedical engineer Tania Douglas shares stories of how we're often blinded to real needs in our pursuit of technology -- and how a deeper understanding of the context where it's used can lead us to better solutions.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2017 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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