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Semcer Center for Healthcare Innovation

The Mary Jane and Frank J. Semcer, Sr. '65 Center for Healthcare Innovation (CHI) is the home for faculty, industry partners, healthcare practitioners, entrepreneurs and students to pursue cutting-edge research and translation of innovative technology into clinical practice.

We strive towards regional, national and international recognition for healthcare innovation in our five core specialties:

Multifunctional Multiscale Biomaterials and Biofabrication
Molecular, Cellular and Tissue Technologies
Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Engineering
Biomedical Sensing and Imaging
Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery (4D)

As a launchpad of groundbreaking biomedical research, CHI serves as the central hub of collaborative research across all Stevens schools, while catalyzing interdisciplinary connections with external industrial, institutional and clinical partners alike.

With a focus on tackling the most pressing healthcare issues of importance as a global society today, CHI places Stevens at the forefront of healthcare-related research and seeks to develop the next generation of medical innovators.

Next-Gen Healthcare Innovators Symposium

By the students, for the students: our 2025 symposium will take place on September 19, bringing together graduate and postdoctorate students to showcase research and stimulate creative thinking.

“The beauty of complementary collaboration, coming from different angles and a common interest—” “—That’s where new ideas arrive.”

Hongjun Wang and Robert Chang

Our Mission

Leverage resources, facilities and expertise to support faculty success
Establish a well-recognized research and education/training enterprise
Build strong liaisons with industry partners and clinical collaborators
Promote student success and train future leaders through interdisciplinary learning opportunities

Explore the Semcer Center

More than 40 Stevens faculty members as well as undergraduate and graduate students from all schools in the university are affiliated with our center, addressing key issues in medical technology and healthcare delivery.

Hongjun Wang, Director

"It's my great honor to lead CHI towards its new vision: to build an innovative ecosystem of researchers, practitioners and partners that push healthcare boundaries for broader impact."

Contact

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Hongjun Wang

Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering

New Name, Bigger Mission: Semcer Center for Healthcare Innovation

Rebecca Li speaking to audience members behind a podium.

Harvard Bioethicist Talks Clinical Data-Sharing During CHI co-sponsored Dean’s Lecture Series

Is there an ethical obligation for companies to share data from their clinical trials with one another? Harvard bioethicist Rebecca Li discussed the work being done to increase the sharing medical clinical trial data within the medical research community during a Dean's Lecture Series presentation at Stevens on Oct. 16, 2024.