Scientifically based disease prevention and health promotion have been made possible by the numerous scientific and technological advances that have redefined medicine in the 21st century. One of the critical influences in this process is the development and use of new medical devices. As in other areas of technological advancement, the benefits of new medical devices are not without cost and a lengthy regulatory process.
Topics: MedTech / HealthTech / BioTech
Presented by SGInnovate and Ecosystm, this event will look at some of the trends that are going to shape the areas of AI, Cybersecurity, Cities of the Future and MedTech in 2020.
Topics: Artificial Intelligence / Deep Learning / Machine Learning / Robotics, MedTech / HealthTech / BioTech, Others
During this holiday reception, APACMed and MedTech Innovator will be sharing milestones underpinning this partnership in the past 12 months. Hear directly from the Founders of this first MedTech Innovator cohort, their MedTech Corporate Mentors; as well as MedTech Innovator finalists who participated in the inaugural APACMed Connected Care Innovation Showcase at MedTech Forum.
Topics: MedTech / HealthTech / BioTech, Startups
Creating knowledge and understanding through science equips us to find solutions to today’s acute economic, social and environmental challenges and to achieving sustainable development and greener societies. From high-tech systems that allow farmers to predict yield and waste to recyclable food packaging material, technology is being harnessed to overcome challenges such as climate change, pollution and the over-consumption of resources.
Topics: MedTech / HealthTech / BioTech
The time has come when our dramatically increased knowledge of the human immune system is finally being exploited into novel and exciting therapies in various diseases.
Topics: MedTech / HealthTech / BioTech
Most people would agree that technology has the potential to bring about tremendous improvements to healthcare delivery. However, to date, digital innovation has brought as much change as it did hype and unrealistic expectations. Artificial Intelligence is but an enabler – among many enablers – that can lead to more precise therapies and more efficient care.
Topics: MedTech / HealthTech / BioTech
Join us on the 21st of this month as we explore the exciting field of cell therapies, including CAR-T and TCR-T cell therapies which display great potential to transform cancer treatment. This event will feature a keynote address by Novartis providing an overview of the topic of cell therapy and global developments in this area. A panel discussion by experts in the field will then delve into the details of the future promise of these therapies as well as current challenges in the field that may still need to be overcome.
Topics: MedTech / HealthTech / BioTech
Countless scientists are working on BioTech innovations in research laboratories globally, but how many of these scientists actually take their innovations out of the lab? According to Tech Crunch, BioTech companies were historically built by BioTech venture capital firms who founded and built the companies themselves. However, scientific founders leading the charge for bio companies are becoming the norm these days – scientists have become entrepreneurial scientists.
Topics: MedTech / HealthTech / BioTech, Startups
Startups and corporations alike are typically challenged by a dearth of healthcare data when determining pricing models and a unique value proposition to health systems. Hosted by ACCESS Health and SGInnovate, this event will discuss how data-driven partnerships can benefit startups in Singapore and discuss the features of a symbiotic relationship between healthcare operators, industry, and governments. The event aims to bring together all ecosystem stakeholders for knowledge sharing and networking purposes.
Topics: MedTech / HealthTech / BioTech
Healthcare is changing, and executives in MedTech and healthcare know that R&D, innovation and adoption of new technologies are crucial in ensuring that better healthcare is provided to patients. A survey by Forbes found that 80 per cent of executives in MedTech expect innovation to happen through partnerships, rather than in-house, with an increasing emphasis on open innovation, in which firms from diverse industries cooperate in some areas of research and development.
Topics: MedTech / HealthTech / BioTech
At near 85 years old, Singaporeans have one of the highest life expectancies in the world. For society as a whole, longevity can bring continued opportunities and contributions. However, this is highly dependant on the health of the citizens. An ageing and unhealthy population will burden the country's healthcare system and its economy.
Topics: MedTech / HealthTech / BioTech
With advancements in computing tools and the large amount of data collected, companies are relying on data science to make better business decisions. What if the algorithms and analytics that companies use to increase profit can be applied to improve social issues in healthcare and education, and to reap benefits for our society?
Topics: Artificial Intelligence / Deep Learning / Machine Learning / Robotics, Data Science / Data Analytics, MedTech / HealthTech / BioTech