Let's make it happen
From a worldwide campus to life-changing innovation
Cedric’s university studies have already taken him all over the world. From Denmark to Japan, global exchanges and internships are shaping his dream of changing lives, particularly in remote Australia.
It all started with one of the University of Sydney’s entry schemes, which gave Cedric Danso-Boame a chance to dive into his dual passions of biomedical engineering and medical science through a combined degree.
“It seemed a bit more flexible than other universities in terms of what I wanted to do in the future,” Cedric says. "The teachers here are also super-motivated, it’s like being part of this high-calibre community.”
Determined to make the most of everything on offer, Cedric has also embraced opportunities that have taken him far beyond the classroom – including a global exchange to the Technical University of Denmark and short-term language programs in Germany and Japan.
He says his Denmark experience was transformative.
"For about five months, I lived in Copenhagen, it was incredible,” Cedric says, “the style, the design, their startup space, the Scandinavian way of doing things.
“My key motivation for going was to explore what influences Danish architect Jørn Utzon had implemented in the design of the Sydney Opera House. I had previously been awarded a MADE by the Opera House exchange scholarship which, due to the pandemic, took place in Sydney. This experience inspired me to pursue my interest further.
Japan was another eye-opener for Cedric. "Being exposed to Japanese culture has been really mind-blowing. I’m always interested in learning about different ways of life and how things are done around the world."
As well as his international experiences, Cedric has worked on an innovative project to develop a respiratory function monitor for adults during CPR with Australian company ResusRight, which had already commercialised the product for babies. This work was part of his thesis which aimed to find a better way to detect hyperventilation during CPR for cardiac-arrested patients.
His commitment to making a difference also led him to work together with Elders on Country in the Torres Strait Islands. "Hearing from Elders and connecting my empathetic reasons for pursuing biomedical engineering to practical outcomes was a profound experience," he says.
On campus, Cedric contributes his time as a Study Abroad Peer Advisor, he has helped out at the ARC Training Centre for Innovative BioEngineering, and outside of university, he volunteers with Street Side Medics.
Cedric says all these experiences have broadened his worldview and given him a deeper understanding of how innovation can impact lives.
“I’m keen to apply what I’ve learned to develop innovations that can make a real difference in future, especially for remote communities in Australia.”
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