Hi, my name is Nathan Chan! I am currently a first-year student in Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences at McMaster University. As a student, I am always eager to take on new challenges and have an open mind to learning new things. In my free time, I enjoy working out and going on runs in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I also enjoy watching Formula 1 through growing a passion for understanding the complexities that lie within the diverse sport.
DP1: GI Joe - The Endoscopy Unit
DP4: Not a Pun, It’s Real Life
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Design Project 1: GI Joe - The Endoscopy Unit [8]
Innovating an improved and effective ostomy mechanism design that assists the constant adjustment to prevent deterioration on the flange for Ms. Tahani.
![Design Project 2: Hips Don’t Lie [9]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/03252499-e7ed-46b3-85bc-ca51e72a6564/Total-Hip-Replacement-Xray_2.jpg)
Design Project 2: Hips Don’t Lie [9]
Creating a hip implant custom to Ms. Uhura which enables range of motion and alleviates the pain of bone to bone contact, while keeping longevity and osseointegration with synthetic cartilage.
![Design Project 3: Sense of Independence [10]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/34171bba-74a0-41d4-9f5f-363862e91783/IMG_6128.jpg)
Design Project 3: Sense of Independence [10]
Designing an automated jar opener to help individuals with arthritis assisting with hand dexterities.
![Design Project 4: Not a Pun, It’s Real Life [11]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/babf8eb4-a367-4e26-b426-0968ff6472be/IMG_6129_3.jpg)
Design Project 4: Not a Pun, It’s Real Life [11]
Developing a shoe designed to tackle foot drop and hand dexterities for patients with multiple sclerosis, using an adaptable peg mechanism and self-lacing system.
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