Report
Exhibition for Biomedical Technologies at Innocarnival 2017
By Mr Sam SHUM and Mr Will
LEUNG
The InnoCarnival 2017
exhibition was the anchor event of InnoTech Month organised by Innovation and
Technology Commission (ITC) at the Hong Kong Science Park from 21 to 29 October
2017. The Biomedical Division (BMD) hosted a booth in the exhibition to demonstrate
innovative and prevailing biomedical technologies to the public.
The exhibition booth
comprised of two sections. The first section showcased innovative medical
products designed and developed by Biomedical Engineers. An electronic
stethoscope, with wireless data transmission module and back-end diagnostics
tools, enabled remote diagnosis and future health screening. In addition, a 3D-printed
prosthetic arm demonstrated how fundamental technologies could aid disabled
people in developing countries with practically low manufacturing cost and
desirable durability.
In the second section,
visitors had the opportunity to come across real-life medical devices being
used in hospital, such as Physiological Monitor and Continuous Positive Airway
Pressure (CPAP) equipment. They were excited about simulating the operation of
medical equipment and enjoyed hands-on experience of diagnosis. Most
importantly, the visitors had the grasp of the roles of Biomedical Engineers in
hospitals: holistic management of medical technologies and how engineering
practice safeguard the provision of healthcare services.
We were pleased to observe
the increasing popularity of Biomedical Engineering profession in public. We
treasured every face-to-face interaction with the visitors which inspired the
practitioners to improve quality of healthcare. BMD will continue to promote the
profession and foster linkage between professional bodies through organising
various activities.
Captioned : Ir Prof Raymond TONG (right 2) and
members of BM Division receiving Ir Dr Alex CHAN, HKIE Past President (left 4), at the
exhibition booth in InnoCarnival 2017.