Meet Brandon - The Emerging Health Technologies Pathways Featured Student

The ever-growing complexity of modern health care demands solutions that simplify practices and serve patients. UMR students who aspire to careers in this area will systematically bring their knowledge and skills to solving health problems through the creation and application of innovative technologies.

Brandon Eklund, ‘15

Emerging Health Technologies
Major: Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Hometown: Maple Grove, MN

Why did you choose to come to UMR? I saw UMR as a unique opportunity to be a part of a new style of learning using technology and research. This new style of learning, while being paired with small class sizes and a focus on science, built the foundation for my future career. Being in the third graduating class of UMR, I was able to grow within and alongside UMR as it evolved and found its footing.

How did your Capstone experience prepare you for your future in what you’re currently doing? My Capstone worked well in exposing me to health care systems, along with giving me excellent knowledge within my current field of work. Prior to working at Abbott Laboratories, I worked in the hospital assisting in cardiac ablations and procedures that attempted to mitigate cells that were not functioning on a microscopic level. Knowing the action potential of the cardiac cells was vital in understanding how different cardiac arrhythmias occurred (thanks Dr. Dunbar). Learning and seeing how health care centers work with physicians, support staff, medical device companies, and so on, has helped provide me with a more comprehensive understanding of how vital each component is to a fully functioning health care system.

Learn more about Brandon's experience and learn more about UMR's Pathways.