The Heart Hackathon is an international student competition aimed at advancing cardiovascular innovation, specifically focused on designing Total Artificial Hearts (TAHs).
The competition invites students from diverse disciplines to collaborate on innovative solutions for TAH development, which is crucial for patients with end-stage heart failure who may need a heart transplant or other support devices. Throughout the event, participants enhance their engineering and medical knowledge, while working closely with industry experts and professionals in the cardiovascular field.
The competition typically runs over a year, and student teams are expected to conceive, design, and prototype a TAH. The event emphasizes hands-on experience and interdisciplinary teamwork, encouraging students to explore sustainable and cost-effective designs. The Heart Hackathon also aims to provide networking opportunities for students, connecting them with industry experts and fostering future job prospects in cardiovascular technology.
Students interested in forming the first Heart Hackathon team at TUL are asked to contact: daniel.jodko@p.lodz.pl