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Summary

In this episode, Carlos Villafane shares his passion for the field of biomedical engineering and his journey from studying electronics engineering to becoming a biomed. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and the positive attitude of the biomed community. Carlos discusses the challenges and opportunities in the field and the rewarding nature of being a biomed. He also highlights the importance of mentorship and outreach in the field and the need for more engagement from senior Biomeds. Carlos talks about the Techies Awards and the recognition of influencers in the field. He also discusses the importance of reaching different audiences, including the Hispanic biomed community. Finally, Carlos shares his hobbies and projects outside of work and the exciting future opportunities in the field. In this episode, Chace and Carlos wrap up their conversation by discussing book information and Ollie's milestone of starting to crawl. They also talk about future conferences and the challenges of balancing work and personal life.

Carlos Links:
YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@tecnicosbiomedicos

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosvillafane

Personal Websites:

www.tecnicosbiomedicos.com

www.biomedtechnicians.com

www.techniciansfriend.com

Chapters

Introduction and Background
01:10
Passion for the Field
03:14
Early Experiences and Transition to Biomed
05:26
Involvement in the Biomed Community
06:37
Positive Attitude and Collaboration in the Field
08:23
Growing Interest in the Biomed Field
13:05
Importance of Mentorship and Outreach
14:25
Challenges and Opportunities in the Field
17:36
The Rewarding Nature of the Biomed Field
20:20
Common Repairs and Challenges
24:33
Silent Heroes in Biomed
27:05
Recognition in the Field
29:40
Reaching Different Audiences
33:38
Importance of the Techies Awards
36:45
Different Approaches in Biomed Content Creation
39:34
Supporting the Hispanic Biomed Community
42:19
Hobbies and Projects Outside of Work
43:06
Future Opportunities and Projects
43:50
Closing Remarks and Book Information
44:01
Ollie's Milestone
44:36
Future Conferences
45:34
Balancing Work and Personal Life
46:20
Appreciation for the Interview
47:08
Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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