Bioconvergence: How semiconductor innovation is shaping the future of healthcare
Biography:
Paru Deshpande is Vice President of R&D and Head of the Health Sector at imec. He leads research and innovation programs that leverage advanced semiconductor technologies for healthcare applications. Drawing on a technical background in microelectronics, biomedical engineering, and health technology development, he oversees multidisciplinary teams working on sensing, neurotechnology, wearable devices, diagnostics, and AI-enabled health solutions. At imec he is responsible for translating semiconductor innovation into scalable healthcare solutions through strategic partnerships that connect research, industry, and clinical practice.