Hi, I'm Eduardo
I’m on a mission to help the healthcare industry become more patient-centric through strategic human-centered design.
Let's work together to make healthcare more patient-centric, one project at the time.
About
I work as a healthcare consultant, advising the pharmaceutical and medical device industries on developing patient-centered solutions, regardless of the stage in the product development lifecycle.I am an advocate for patients and the inclusion of people with disabilities and rare diseases in activities that are relevant to them.
I believe a strategic design approach can critically contribute to solving many of the challenges humanity faces, especially in healthcare.Approaching those challenges with a design perspective emphasizes empathy, iterative innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and human-centered technology, leading to more personalized, enjoyable, and effective solutions.Design ensures that innovations are not only humane but also financially sustainable, transforming healthcare, improving patient outcomes, and fostering long-term business success.
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Speaking
I speak at companies, conferences, or private events to share how to develop patient-centered solutions or to deliver workshops. If you are interested in having me speak at your event or lead a workshop, please send me an email.
Previous/Upcoming Speeches
FabLab Yucatán (2016) - What is Inclusive Design?
Assoc. for the Advancement of Assistive Technology Europe (2017) - A toy for people living with cerebral palsy
University of Beijing (2018) - Soft robots in healthcare
Hamlyn Symposium for Medical Robotics (2018) - Design of A Soft Helical Actuator Performance for Tissue Regeneration
Centro de Investigaciones Regionales Hideyo Noguchi (2019) - Advcances in Biomedical Engineering
University of Sheffield (2020) - Computer Aided Design for Healthcare Applications
XTalks (2023) - How to Co-Design Your Solution with Patients
Biocat (2024) - The Importance of PatientEngagement Through The Product Lifecycle
Encuentro Internacional Alcances de la Ing. Biomédica (2024) - Involucrando al paciente: desde la idea y hasta el uso diario
Universidad Anahuac (2025) - Everybody Can Design
Articles
Selected Publications
For a complete list of publications, please visit my Google Scholar profile.
Emotional Journey of Patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Advances in Therapy - Springer · Sep 28th, 2023.
Helen Larsson; Mary J Strobel; Eduardo Perez-Guagnelli
Characterization, simulation and control of a soft helical pneumatic implantable robot for tissue regeneration
IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics 2 (1), 94-103.
Eduardo Perez-Guagnelli; Joanna Jones; Ahmet H. Tokel; Nicolas Herzig; Bryn Jones; Shuhei Miyashita; Dana D. Damian.
Patient Motivations, Concerns, and Perspectives on Sharing Their Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) Using Digital Health Applications: A Preliminary Study.
The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research - ISPOR · Nov 20th, 2024.
Funmi George; Renee Willmon; Jean-Francois Ricci; Eduardo Perez-Guagnelli
Development of Patient-Centric Digital Engagement Methods to Address Low Adoption and Adherence to Digital Health Tools: A Novel Conceptual Framework
The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research - ISPOR · Nov 19th, 2024.
Jessica Doherty; Renee Willmon; Jean-Francois Ricci; Eduardo Perez-Guagnelli
Newsletters
Patient Stories
Inspiring articles and stories on patient engagement, and inclusive design that you can read in less than 5 minutes.
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People Who Design
Insightful conversations with multidisciplinary experts who share their stories and methods to innovate through design.