Welcome to the ²ÝÁñÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Global Programs Lecture Series. Our monthly lecture series showcases the pioneering research and innovative work of ²ÝÁñÉçÇøÈë¿Ú and beyond in the field of global health. Each session highlights groundbreaking projects, cutting-edge discoveries, and impactful initiatives aimed at addressing critical health challenges worldwide.
Join us to gain insights from leading experts, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and be inspired by the advancements shaping the future of global health.
June Global Lecture Series
Leveraging Technology and Innovative Manufacturing to Restore Mobility for Amputees Worldwide
- Speaker: Jared Howell, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP
- Date: June 24, 2025
- Time: 10 - 11 a.m. CST
- Virtual event: Link will be provided upon registration
Description: Over 45 million amputees and hundreds of millions with mobility challenges lack access to essential prosthetic and orthotic care. Jared Howell, the Director for the Center of Prosthetics and Orthotics at BCM, discusses how algorithmic design, additive manufacturing, and micro learning are transforming care in resource-limited regions. This talk focuses on local enablement, development and refinement of technology, and establishing a repeatable pattern of micro-learning for development of local clinicians.
Biography: Jared Howell is the Director of the Center for Prosthetic and Orthotic Care and Clinical Innovation, Assistant Professor in the BCM H. Ben Taub Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Head of the ²ÝÁñÉçÇøÈë¿Ú-Ottobock Affiliation, and Regional Clinical Manager for Ottobock Patient Care. Jared holds a dual faculty appointment in the School of Health Professions, where he previously served as the Director of the Master of Science Program for Prosthetics and Orthotics. He is a Scholar in the Center for Health Policy and Medical Ethics and Serves as the Inaugural Program Director of Baylor Global Programs in Rehabilitation and Innovation. He is passionate about global health and restoring mobility and movement to the most vulnerable populations.
