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'''School:''' Universidad Tecnológica del Uruguay<br>
'''What she does now:''' Study Biomedical Engineering Technologist, volunteer at the Lab -A ( Open Lab for innovation, development, entrepreneurship, and technological research), design assistive products for patients with neuromuscular disorders, and research how to make healthcare more accessible for everyone.<br>
'''What that means:''' Study, help at design thinking, 3D printing, and work with other biomedical students to design assistive devices next to occupational therapies and other health professionals. <br>
'''Email:''' natalia.suarez@estudiantes.utec.edu.uy<br>
Natalia Suárez is a University Innovation Fellow and part of the second generation of students of Biomedical Engineering Technologist in Universidad Tecnologica del Uruguay (UTEC). Her research interest includes clinical engineering, neuroengeering, rehabilitation, and product design.<br>
Natalia is originally from Paysandú, Uruguay, where she lived until 2017 when she moved to Fray Bentos, Río Negro for university at Universidad Tecnológica. While she was in high-school studying computer science and information technology she was introduced to divers maker marathons, labs, science fairs, and camps that let her build a path through 2 majors; health, innovation in design. She also seeks to improve education, emphasizing mental health, and raising awareness of neurobiological disorders.<br>