Phase 1
Share your challenge:
Tell us what’s slowing you down or limiting patient outcomes.
Our Mission
We partner with physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals to turn real-world problems into practical, cost-effective solutions.
Our team brings together students from over 10 different majors and minors—ranging from biomedical engineering to public health to data science, representing both the School of Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Virginia.
What Drives Us
Patient-centered: We aim to create maximum value using minimal resources. Our solutions are designed to be cost-effective, scalable, and long-lasting, especially in resource-constrained or underserved settings.
Frugal/Sustainable: We aim to create maximum value using minimal resources. Our solutions are designed to be cost-effective, scalable, and long-lasting, especially in resource-constrained or underserved settings.
Interdisciplinary: We believe that the best solutions are developed when a problem is approached together from diverse perspectives. We gain inspiration from engineering, medicine, public policy, and beyond to foster creativity and more holistic problem-solving.
How It Works
We approach problem-solving first through a deep dive on problems faced by patients and practitioners in our community. From there, we partner with community experts in a collaborative design process —researching, brainstorming, and shaping solutions together to ensure that they are both clinically sound and practically useful in real-world settings. Once ideas take form, we move into prototyping and testing, with continuous collaboration with physicians, UVA faculty, and Charlottesville community members to refine our process. This ongoing partnership ensures that the final solution isn’t just innovative, but effective, sustainable, and tailored to the client's unique needs.
Phase 2
Collaborative problem solving:
We research, brainstorm, and design alongside you, ensuring solutions meet clinical and practical needs.
Phase 3
Prototype and Test:
We develop and refine solutions, with opportunities for you to review and provide feedback at every stage.
Healthcare Analytics
Leverage data-driven insights with our healthcare analytics solutions to make informed decisions and drive improvements in patient care.
Workshops
We are excited to offer workshops designed for students eager to explore the intersections of engineering, medicine, data science and much more. Join us to gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts and fellow peers. Collaborate on innovative projects that shape the future of healthcare. Let's inspire the next generation of medical pioneers together!
Guest Speakers
Join us for our guest speaker sessions as we host an exciting lineup of guest speakers from various industries, including engineering and medicine. These experts will share their insights, experiences, and innovations, providing valuable knowledge to our members. Don't miss the opportunity to engage with professionals who are shaping the future of healthcare technology!
Competition
Join FISH and be part of an exciting year-long journey to design an innovative medical device that will be showcased at a prestigious competition featuring universities from across the U.S. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to collaborate research, design, and implementation of this groundbreaking project. Together, we’ll combine our diverse skills and ideas to make a meaningful impact in the field of healthcare. Get ready to unleash your creativity and contribute to something extraordinary!
Join Us!
Frugal Innovations In Sustainable Healthcare
Discover the innovative features of our medical technology solutions and get involved
Contact UsCharlottesville, VA, 22904
Social Events
Join us for exciting social events like movie nights, where you can connect with like-minded individuals and make new friends! Enjoy a fun atmosphere filled with laughter and great conversations. Don't miss the chance to be part of our vibrant community!