#3 Building a National Bioengineering Powerhouse - Innovations in Bioengineering Association

In this episode of Lean & Green Healthcare, I’m joined by Eng. Riyadh Alzahrani and Dr. Yahya Almuallem, founding members of the newly launched Innovations in Bioengineering Association (IBA) in Saudi Arabia. Under the supervision of KACST, IBA is a non-profit organization dedicated to sparking innovation and fostering collaboration across healthcare, biotechnology, sustainability, and environmental sciences.Eng. Riyadh and Dr. Yahya share their perspectives on the role of bioengineering in advancing Saudi Arabia’s national development goals, the importance of building a vibrant ecosystem for researchers, students, and industry leaders, and how Innovations in Bioengineering Association is creating a national platform for innovation programs, scientific exchange, and real-world impact.This conversation explores the opportunities and challenges of bioengineering in the Kingdom and why empowering the next generation of innovators is key to shaping a healthier, more sustainable future.Jean-Baptiste Michel is the Host of Lean & Green Healthcare Podcast and the co-founder of Arcmedix (https://arcmedix.com/) and AI-powered Medical Asset Lifecycle Platform.Follow Jean-Baptiste Michel on Linkedin 👉 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanbaptiste-michel/)Follow Lean & Green Healthcare Podcast on LinkedIn 👉 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/lean-green-healthcare-podcast/)Get a demo of Arcmedix.com, the SaaS of Jean-Baptiste 👉 https://calendly.com/jb-michel-arcmedix/arcmedix-intro-callHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.