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Open research questions in Biomedical and Engineering Education

114 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 741 Biomedical and Engineering Education papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education (IEE) offers opportunities for fostering innovative thinking, yet limited research systematically examines how medical students experience entrepreneurial learning processes.

    Integrating experiential learning theory with innovation and entrepreneurship education: a qualitative study on Chinese medical students · 2025 · DOI

  • The rapid development of SynBio and machine learning technology has added to the systemic complexity of management and technology subsystems, the risks of which remain unclear.

    Reducing potential dual-use risks in synthetic biology laboratory research: a dynamic model of analysis · 2024 · DOI

  • CONCLUSION: Hacking in health profession education refers to a positive application that has not been explored before as discovering creative and innovative solutions to enhance teaching and learning.

    Health profession education hackathons: a scoping review of current trends and best practices · 2024 · DOI

  • The study did not have direct industry collaboration. The course had a limited number of students (25). The study was conducted over a short period (one quartile, 10 weeks).

    Exploring the applications of plasma physics in the semiconductor industry through challenge-based learning · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies can explore the application of CBL in other fields, such as nanoelectronics, biotechnology, and renewable energy. Future research can investigate the long-term effects of CBL on student engagement and skill development. The study's findings can be used to inform the design of similar courses in STEM disciplines.

    Exploring the applications of plasma physics in the semiconductor industry through challenge-based learning · 2026 · DOI

  • Physiological differences between humans and other species pose substantial challenges when utilizing animal models for therapeutic assessments. The need to design therapeutics to treat two patients-both the mother and the fetus-without sacrificing safety and efficacy for either.

    Opportunities and barriers for innovation at the interface of engineering and maternal-fetal medicine · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of safe and effective maternal-fetal therapeutics is significantly hindered by chronic underfunding and sociopolitical stigmas. Interdisciplinary collaboration is required to design accessible therapeutics.

    Opportunities and barriers for innovation at the interface of engineering and maternal-fetal medicine · 2026 · DOI

  • Significant challenges remain in experimental and computational models. The complexity of research questions is increasing, requiring more advanced experimental tools. Current models are limited by their inability to integrate biomechanical and biochemical parameters.

    A Systems Approach to Biomechanics, Mechanobiology, and Biotransport. · 2026 · DOI

  • Further development of experimental tools to study complex interactions among individual constituents. Integration of biomechanical and biochemical parameters in models. Application of systems-based approaches to develop personalized therapies and medical devices.

    A Systems Approach to Biomechanics, Mechanobiology, and Biotransport. · 2026 · DOI

  • The program's pilot nature and logistical constraints limited each cohort to approximately 20 students. The study does not provide a comparison with traditional physics education methods.

    Physics for future doctors: bridging physics, medicine, and engineering through a multiversity initiative · 2026 · DOI

  • Further evaluation of the program's long-term impact on student self-efficacy and conceptual understanding. Exploration of the program's effectiveness in different educational settings. Development of new digital simulation tools and hands-on experiments to enhance student engagement.

    Physics for future doctors: bridging physics, medicine, and engineering through a multiversity initiative · 2026 · DOI

  • Exploring the value of co-design in maximising the impact of HealthTech innovations. Investigating the effectiveness of co-design training and support in HealthTech accelerators. Studying the challenges and limitations of introducing co-design into fast-paced accelerator environments.

    What’s next for HealthTech accelerators? The case for co-design · 2026 · DOI

  • The limited study of HealthTech accelerators compared to other fields. The lack of co-design training and support in HealthTech accelerators. The need for further research on the value of co-design in HealthTech innovation.

    What’s next for HealthTech accelerators? The case for co-design · 2026 · DOI

  • addressing hardware and software limitations of digital health - tackling ethical issues regarding AI implementation - demonstrating that AI applications will become more reliable, flexible, and effective for integration into the clinical environment

    Recent Progress and Challenges of Digital Health and Bioengineering · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the need for integrating 'black box' models into research and clinical workflows. The paper highlights the need for ensuring data privacy and mitigating biases in AI algorithms. The paper discusses the regulatory and liability issues associated with the use of AI in digital health and bioengineering.

    Recent Progress and Challenges of Digital Health and Bioengineering · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of clinically integrated, regulated, and scalable digital health solutions for children and young people remains limited - Few child-focused technologies advance beyond early prototypes or small feasibility studies to achieve real-world implementation

    Co-creating care: Involving children, young people, and families in paediatric medical device innovation · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap in understanding the Near Human in life science, biomedicine, and care. The need to examine the interdependencies and infrastructural arrangements between human and non-human actors. The importance of understanding the valuation of some forms of life over others.

    Introduction to the special issue: The Near Human in life science, biomedicine, and care · 2026 · DOI

  • The literature has mostly focused on studying open innovation from the perspective of firms. There is a need to analyze open innovation in other contexts, such as universities.

    Open innovation in the development of medical technologies · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on empirical validation of the constructal theory. Future research should explore the application of the constructal theory to various fields, including human health and education.

    Constructal theory and related science education aspects · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for improved science education and teacher training. There is a need for empirical validation of the constructal theory, especially in biomedical contexts.

    Constructal theory and related science education aspects · 2026 · DOI

  • Traditional university coursework often struggles to support student-teachers in making the transition from theoretical understanding to pedagogical enactment. There is a need for flexible and multisensory learning experiences that can support English student-teachers in their pedagogical development.

    Multisensory learning landscapes supporting reflective practicum development in English student-teachers · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of guidance on pedagogical approaches for cultivating technological literacy in authentic learning environments. The current education system lacks authentic learning environments.

    Beyond Technological Literacy: Why Biomedical Laboratory Science Education Needs Authentic STEM-Based Learning Experiences · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the experiences of biodesign lab managers in different contexts. Future research should investigate the impact of biodesign lab managers on the sustainability of BioLabs. Future research should develop training programs for biodesign lab managers.

    Keeping BioLabs ‘Alive’: Understanding the Work of Biodesign Lab Managers · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the role of biodesign lab managers. The study addresses this gap by exploring the everyday work of biodesign lab managers. The study highlights the importance of biodesign lab managers in keeping BioLabs operational and sustainable.

    Keeping BioLabs ‘Alive’: Understanding the Work of Biodesign Lab Managers · 2026 · DOI

  • While CBL effectively engages students, it also requires coordination across disparate stakeholders, posing organizational challenges that remain underexplored in existing literature.

    Great expectations: a systemic perspective on aligning expectations among stakeholders in challenge-based learning projects · 2026 · DOI

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