Associate Professor Tarek Loubani, Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, is best known for research and innovation in open access medical supplies, low-cost medical devices, global health, emergency medicine, and frugal engineering. Western University sources highlight his work designing and distributing affordable open-source tools, including a 3D-printed stethoscope and other technologies for low-resource settings. His research mission is to make lifesaving medical technology more accessible where cost and infrastructure are major barriers. A notable highlight is the Bassel Khartabil Fellowship for this open-access innovation work.