Biodesign in Health Innovation: From Discovery to Deployment

Turning Scientific Insight into Real-World Health Solutions

Design Thinking has become a buzzword—but what does it really look like when applied to health innovation? How can scientific discoveries and clinical insights be transformed into real-world impact through human-centered design?

In this Compass Session, we’re joined by Marta Puerto Plasencia, a scientist, strategist, and educator whose work sits at the intersection of biomedical research, innovation strategy, and startup education. With over a decade of experience in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America—including at Stanford Biodesign, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, and Emory University—Marta brings a grounded and global perspective on using Biodesign as a strategic tool to address real challenges in healthcare.

We’ll explore:

• How to translate scientific knowledge into viable health tech solutions