Columbia Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) is excited to host Hacking Health 2025, a 48-hour healthcare-focused hackathon taking place on the weekend of February 8–9, 2025, at Columbia University. This event will bring together 150+ participants from Columbia and neighboring universities to collaborate in small teams, creating innovative hardware solutions for pressing challenges in healthcare. The theme for this year is Precision/Personalized Medicine, and the tracks are Genomics, Molecular Therapeutics, Emerging Ventures*
Participants will pitch groundbreaking ideas, work with mentors, and build projects that could transform the future of medicine. The hackathon will culminate in team demos and presentations evaluated by a panel of judges, with prizes awarded for standout projects in various categories.
This inspiring and collaborative event will include mentorship sessions, fireside chats, and networking opportunities, fostering creativity and innovation. We look forward to creating a space for brilliant minds to converge and push the boundaries of healthcare innovation.
*theme and tracks are subject to change.