DOST Niche Center in the Region · R&D Center on Medical Robotics

Evelyn D. AngInstitute of Biomedical Engineeringand Health Technologies

Accelerating biomedical device innovation from the lab to the bedside — developing Filipino-made health technologies for a healthier Philippines.

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What We Do

Three pillars driving
biomedical innovation.

EDA-IBEHT accelerates the product development process — from the lab to the bedside and to the market.

EDA-IBEHT bridges scientific research and real-world healthcare delivery — providing the infrastructure, expertise, and partnerships that transform biomedical ideas into approved devices, treatments, and technologies for Filipino patients.

One-Stop-Shop

Infrastructure and support for biomedical device research — from prototyping and testing to clinical validation, IP protection, and commercialization enablement.

Lab-to-Market Roadmap

Guiding R&D projects through preclinical and clinical validation, regulatory readiness, technology transfer, scale-up planning, and real-world adoption.

Go-to-Center

A hub for researchers, scientists, clinicians, engineers, and innovators focusing on biomedical devices and health technologies in the Philippines.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Integrity

The institute upholds a commitment to honest, transparent, and ethical research. This is especially critical in biomedical engineering, where the development of medical devices requires rigorous testing and adherence to safety standards to ensure the well-being of the patients who will use them.

Collaboration

EDA-IBEHT acts as a multidisciplinary platform. It bridges the gap between engineers (who design the tech) and medical professionals (who provide clinical feedback). By fostering partnerships with other universities, government agencies like the DOST, and private industries, the institute ensures that laboratory ideas are successfully translated into market-ready healthcare products.

Empathy

This value reflects Evelyn D. Ang's personal advocacy for the disadvantaged and marginalized. The institute focuses on creating accessible and affordable healthcare technologies for Filipinos. Its goal is not just to innovate for the sake of technology, but to solve real-world health challenges for those who have the least access to expensive medical equipment.

Research

Featured Projects

Developing reliable, safe, accessible, and affordable biomedical devices — by Filipinos, for Filipinos.

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Pre-Commercialization

Agapay

12-degrees-of-freedom robotic exoskeleton for upper limb stroke and injury rehabilitation. Internationally patented in Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam.

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