I am pioneering the development of a pulse oximeter designed to deliver truly equitable and accurate readings for all people, addressing critical flaws present in current devices. Although pulse oximeters are widely adopted as universal medical tools and claim to provide consistent results for everyone, studies have shown significant inaccuracies—especially for Black and darker-skinned patients—leading to disparities in care and outcomes.
After completing the design and securing a patent for this innovative device, my goal is to challenge existing standards by working with the FDA to revise the regulatory requirements for pulse oximeters. This will ensure that future medical devices are held to rigorous equity standards, ultimately improving health outcomes and reducing systemic bias in healthcare.
Your support will help fund:
Prototype refinement and testing within diverse communities
The patent application process
Clinical trials to validate device accuracy
Advocacy and regulatory efforts to influence FDA policy change