TED Courses

Achieving More Medical Innovation More Affordably - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore multifaceted approaches to affordable medical innovation, from collaborative processes and crowdsourcing to personalized medicine and patient engagement, addressing complex healthcare challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Obesity Crisis - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore the complex, multifaceted nature of the obesity crisis and its far-reaching societal impacts through expert perspectives and potential approaches to addressing this persistent health challenge.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Role of the Patient - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore the complex role of patients in healthcare, examining adherence, quality of care, feedback, and the evolving doctor-patient relationship in this thought-provoking TEDMED discussion.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Extended Impacts of Sleep Deprivation - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore the complex impacts of sleep deprivation on health and society, featuring expert insights, research findings, and innovative approaches to improving sleep quality.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Can You Still Hang 10 When You're Pushing 40? - Gabby Reece, Laird Hamilton - TED

Explore the challenges and rewards of maintaining physical fitness into middle age with star athletes Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

What Would You Decide If 311 Million Lives Depended on It? - Larry Brilliant Interviews Peggy Hamburg - TED

Explore FDA's efforts to streamline regulation, accelerate innovation, and address global health challenges in this insightful interview with Commissioner Peggy Hamburg.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Analog Biology: Mimicking Biological Processes with Low-Cost Semiconductor Devices

Biomed engineer explores analog semiconductor devices mimicking biological processes, revolutionizing remote vital sign monitoring with low-energy, cost-effective solutions.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Open Access to Electronic Health Data: Reforming Healthcare

Open health data's potential to revolutionize healthcare: Experts discuss how electronic records and data access can transform physician compensation and patient care, driving innovation in the healthcare system.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Innovative Medical Inventions from Intellectual Ventures Research Lab

Explore innovative medical inventions from Intellectual Ventures, including self-disinfecting surfaces, backscatter imaging, and heat energy applications.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dean Kamen: Inventions and Ideas for a Better World

Inventor Dean Kamen showcases groundbreaking innovations in medical technology, water purification, and robotics, inspiring solutions to global challenges and promoting STEM education.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Radical New Approach to Treating Cancer

Explore a revolutionary approach to cancer treatment as Danny Hillis challenges conventional thinking and proposes innovative solutions based on genomics and proteomics.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Aging as a Disease: A Cure-Based Approach to Longevity

Explore the future of aging as a treatable condition, examining longevity genes, calorie restriction, and potential drug therapies to extend healthy lifespan.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What It Takes to Create Social Change Against All Odds - TED

Renowned consumer advocate Ralph Nader shares insights on effective social change, drawing from decades of experience in environmental and consumer rights activism.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Life Unfolding Inside Your Cells, Revealed in 3D - Gokul Upadhyayula - TED - 2023

Explore revolutionary 3D imaging technology unveiling cellular activity, offering new insights into living organisms and paving the way for life-saving advancements in biological understanding.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Bringing AI to the Bedside - Suchi Saria - TEDMED 2020

Explore how AI and machine learning can revolutionize healthcare, improve patient outcomes, and save lives through early detection and targeted solutions.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk