EWEAR Health Prize @ Stanford U

The EWEAR Health Prize event, held at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center in Stanford, aims to spotlight advancements in wearable electronics and health technology. The event features eminent speakers including Dr. Zhenan Bao, K.K. Lee Professor of Chemical Engineering at Stanford University, known for her pioneering work in artificial electronic skin and her leadership role in the Stanford Wearable Electronics Initiative (eWEAR). Dr. Bao has a remarkable academic background with close to 700 publications and over 80 US patents, and she has received numerous prestigious awards such as the VinFuture Prize Female Innovator in 2021 and the ACS Chemistry of Materials Award in 2022. Her contributions to wearable technology are transformative, making her a key figure in the field.Additionally, the event will feature Dr. Xiang Qian, a Clinical Professor at Stanford and the inaugural Stanford Medicine Endowed Director. Dr. Qian is highly regarded for his innovative approaches to pain management, particularly in treating acute and chronic pain. His leadership in the neurosurgery interventional pain program and his founding of the Chinese American Physicians’ Society highlight his commitment to both patient care and international medical collaboration. The event will also include Angela McIntyre, the Executive Director of the eWEAR Initiative, who will share insights from her extensive experience in wearable technology and health applications, and Katryna Dillard, the program manager of eWEAR, who will discuss the logistics and impact of the initiative's various programs. Together, these speakers will contribute to a rich discussion on the future of wearable health technologies and their implications for patient care.