This article explores the delicate balance between patient and planet centricity. It proposes a user- and planet-centric approach to developing valuable and sustainable medical devices by marrying user-centred design and sustainability best practices, applied by a multidisciplinary team.
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Charlie Dean
Head of Sustainable Medical Technology
Charlie is the Head of Sustainable Medical Technology with expertise in mechanical design and analytical methods in medical device development. He is a LCA practitioner who leads evaluation and design of medical products to drive environmental impact mitigation activities and for the circular economy.
Charlie has a MSc in Biomedical Engineering from University of Surrey and a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from Loughborough University.