Holland Hybrid Heart ConsortiumAccording to sources, 64 million people suffer from a form of heart failure worldwide. Decreasing this burden has become a major priority in healthcare. However, due to the limited availability of donor hearts, waiting lists are long and many patients never get their turn. For this reason, a Holland Hybrid Heart is being developed: the first artificial organ. The HHH is a soft robotic heart with an inner lining of the patient's own cells. Together the HHH resembles the healthy human heart as closely as possible. This safe alternative to a donor heart is essential to offer a lifesaving solution for thousands of heart failure patients.Read more
DesignLab Academy Workshop - Towards a circular societyMoving towards sustainable and circular practices is a complex but needed challenge. This shift requires navigating a complex multi-stakeholder process dealing with different interdependencies and values at stake. In this workshop, you will gain hands-on experiences on Responsible Futuring to embrace transdisciplinary and futures-oriented approaches while shaping sustainable futures.Read more
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