Biomedical engineering and interdisciplinary research in shaping tomorrow’s medicine
Dr. Wilbur Lam merges pediatrics, biomedical engineering (BME), and innovation to advance patient care through interdisciplinary research. From developing a non-invasive smartphone app for anemia patients to leading national COVID-19 diagnostic efforts, Dr. Lam exemplifies how interdisciplinary collaboration can transform patient care. Blending passion, practicality, and scientific creativity, Dr. Lam inspires the next generation to bridge diverse fields in pursuit of accessible, life-changing medical solutions. His work sets a new standard for translational research and innovation in medicine.
Authors
- Charles E. Harris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2220-5034)
- Cheng‐Kui Qu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4256-8652)
- Angela Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5542-9478)
Institutions
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- iScience
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2025.112884
- Primary Topic
- Biomedical and Engineering Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Foundation for the National Institutes of Health
- National Institutes of Health