title: A long academic journey.
abstract: In this case study, an early-career electrical engineer interviews an established translational biomedical engineer. The discussion covered topics such as challenges associated with the merging of fundamental engineering science with the pursuit of clinically informed research, how best to train engineering students for future innovation, and how to establish international partnerships.
authors.forename: Banu
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Onaral
authors.affiliation: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
authors.forename: Erkin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Şeker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001698:Biomedical Engineering; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004493:Education; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male