The Role of Medical Devices in Enabling Participation: A Case Study of Sleep Apnoea

Mr Joel Philpott holds a BSc in Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and an MSc in Biomedical Engineering. As a Senior Technical Officer at the University of Cape Town's Medical Devices Laboratory, Joel is developing a cutting-edge medical device aimed at improving the sleep apnoea diagnosis and treatment process. He is also the founder of Khaya HealthTech, a company focused on commercializing his research. Recognized for his groundbreaking work, Joel was selected to participate in the prestigious Leaders in Innovation Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

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