In this episode of After UCU, Kim Donaldson engages in a conversation with Fé Verheyen '25, a current student track representative, and Dewy van der Valk '13, a UCU alum and PhD candidate in biomedical engineering. They discuss their educational journeys, the SUMMA program, and the challenges and innovations in the field of biomedical engineering, particularly in tissue engineering for heart valves. Dewy shares insights into her research, the importance of networking, and offers advice for aspiring biomedical engineers, emphasizing the need for a blend of technical and medical knowledge.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guests

01:04 Journey from UCU to Biomedical Engineering

04:55 Current Research in Tissue Engineering

11:45 Career Aspirations

17:28 Advice for Future Biomedical Engineering Students

18:51 Challenges in Biomedical Engineering and Communication

22:22 The Importance of Networking in Science

24:40 The Value of Alumni Connections