Team: Ashna Jasuja, Karthik Ramesh, Sarah Spivack

Client: Elizabeth Pierce, MRI Technologist, MRI Laboratory, UCSF

Problem: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an essential diagnostic tool in definitely diagnosing diseases, including multiple sclerosis. While routinely utilized in clinical settings, the MRI user environment is harsh. While perhaps surprising, we have an unmet need for non-magnetic storage and dispensing capabilities in the MRI clinic.

Need: devise a robust, safe way to store and dispense sterile patient linens in the MRI biohazard area, proximal to a magnet that is 60,000 times stronger than earth’s gravity.