alberta Heart
University of Alberta Engineering Student Group Innovating Total Artificial Heart Technologies
Who are we?
Competition Timeline
Alberta Heart is a student project group at the University of Alberta aimed at researching, designing and prototyping a Total Artificial Heart (TAH) and competing in the Heart Hackathon 2025, the world’s first student competition for total artificial heart design. Get involved in a cutting-edge research and design project that addresses the urgent need for effective solutions against cardiovascular disease.
If you want to help make a difference in the world, click here to learn more and be part of the innovation. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to join!
Current Team Projects:
Alberta Heart currently runs six main project groups to choose from. Each project aims to come together to complete the functional total artificial heart.
For more questions about our projects, email us at: info@abheart.ca
Pumping Mechanism and Mock Circulatory Loop
The Mock Circulatory Loop project is building a device that copies how blood flows through the heart and lungs. It will connect to our Total Artificial Heart (TAH). The Pumping Mechanism team is creating a soft, flexible pump that can move about 5 liters of fluid per minute. This pump will be tested by connecting it to the Mock Circulatory Loop to make sure it works properly.
Administration and Device Commercialization
Alberta Heart’s administration team works on funding, marketing, and overall team organization. From planning social events to managing documentation and securing funding, the admin team works behind the scenes to support the minds driving the creation of our heart!
Electrical Systems and Structure
This project will design and build the electrical system for the Total Artificial Heart (TAH), including its power supply, controls, and sensors. These electrical components, along with the pumping mechanism, need to be securely held both inside and outside the body. That’s where the Structural Casing project comes in, it will create a supportive outer shell that keeps all the parts in place, ensures everything is aligned, and helps attach the device to the body.
Join the Innovation
We are currently recruiting members for all of our projects. Fill out the membership form below for more details. Note that you need to be signed in to your Ualberta account to access the form!