Current Research · SickKids PCIGITI
Handheld Flexible Surgical Device
Graduate research aimed at improving accessibility, reducing system complexity,
and enhancing safety in pediatric procedures through a novel handheld flexible
surgical instrument.
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Translate clinical needs into engineering requirements —
co-designing directly with surgeons and engineers
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Prioritize usability and sterilization compatibility within live hospital workflows
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Plan verification & validation via risk-driven design (DFMEA)
and experimental testing protocols
Design Philosophy
Engineering for Clinical Realities
Good medical devices are not just technically correct — they survive autoclaves,
fit a surgeon's hand after a long shift, and work reliably on the thousandth use.
I design from those constraints forward, not backward from the bench.