Smartphones Democratize Advanced Biomedical Instruments and Foster Innovation

Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2018 Jul;104(1):38-41. doi: 10.1002/cpt.1081. Epub 2018 May 1.

Abstract

From microscopy to diagnostics and monitoring of vital parameters, scientists, engineers, and educators have been making use of smartphones and smartphone components in various innovative ways, helping to democratize advanced measurement instruments used in research and education.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Data Collection
  • Humans
  • Inventions*
  • Microscopy
  • Mobile Applications
  • Smartphone*