MedTech Hackathon 2019
45 Innovators, 36 Mentors, 6 days and 1 Final Pitch on Innovation for Crowded Hospitals!
與本港大學和史丹福大學的學生、及來自科學園的專才，用一星期以科技和創新思維，解決醫療體系內的問題！
Theme: Innovation for crowded hospitals
Date: 24-29 June 2019
Venue: Hong Kong Science Park & The University of Hong Kong
Co-organised by HKU and HKSTP, the week-long hackathon is targeting students from Stanford University & Hong Kong universities, and young professionals from HKSTP to experience Stanford Biodesign methodologies, design thinking, business model canvas, and to work in interdisciplinary teams to come up with prototypes of sustainable healthcare solutions.
The Final Pitch was held at HKSTP@Wheelock on 29 June 2019, the winning teams are as follow:
Champion:
Team: UVify
– A way to reduce possibilities of influenza outbreak among nursing home staff and visitors by improving effectiveness in routine hand hygiene practices
Team members:
Jasmine Poon (HKU BA in Global Creative Industries, Business Design & Innovation, Year 4)
Jonathan Wang (Stanford University, MS Biomedical Informatics, 2019)
Mashiat Lamisa (HKUST Bsc in Integrative Systems and Design, Year 3)
Chan Sik Kwan, Kenneth (HKU Master of Philosophy in Clinical Oncology)
Xuelai Wei, Martin (HKUST Bs Integrative Systems and Design, Year 2)
1st Runner up:
Team: Alluminate
– A way to reduce exposure to seizure triggers in children with photosensitive epilepsy in order to prevent seizures
Team members:
Alex Gruebele (Stanford University MS in Mechanical Engineering, 2017)
Man Cheuk Ying, Tiffany (CUHK BEng in Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Year 3)
Lui Wui Wang, Edward (HKU, BEng Computer Science, Year 5)
Prerna Roy (HKUST Bachelor of Engineering, Year 2)
San Tung Nicholas (HKU Master of Research in Medicine)
2nd Runner up:
Team: Cujoy
– A way to encourage lower limb movement among the aging population in Hong Kong’s elderly homes and geriatric hospitals in order to strengthen leg muscles which prevent bone fracture due to fall
Team members:
Pemy Parent (HKUST Msc in Engineering Enterprise Management, Year 2)
German Shabanets Enik (Stanford University BAS Computer Science & Linguistics, Year 2)
Peihua Wang (HKU, PhD Mechanical Engineering, Year 3)
Yu Wai Yan, Natalie (HKU Medicine, Year 3)
Judges:
Prof Cesar Wong, Director, Biomedical Technology Cluster, HKSTP
Prof Tim Woo, Associate Professor of Engineering Education, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Martha Hao, Chairlady, Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association
Prof Barbara Chan, Associate Dean (Innovation and Internship), Graduate House, HKU
Dr Christian Fang, Clinical Assistant Professor and Honorary Associate Consultant, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, HKU
Media Coverage:
香港經濟日報：〈醫療科技駭客松 解決醫院擠迫問題〉
https://www.it-square.hk/archives/8880?fbclid=IwAR0PTH3imKGHT5kwPjsNRAvj24IwLj3HnIXcX13hjtNTv8gn1oj2EcMI-sA
信報財經新聞：聽診器消毒法贏科技賽 遠紫外線殺菌
http://startupbeat.hkej.com/?p=75408
PCMarket: 〈六國學生來港參加DreamCatchers醫療科技駭客松 開拓創新醫院方案〉
https://www.pcmarket.com.hk/2019/07/04/%E5%85%AD%E5%9C%8B%E5%AD%B8%E7%94%9F%E4%BE%86%E6%B8%AF%E5%8F%83%E5%8A%A0dreamcatchers%E9%86%AB%E7%99%82%E7%A7%91%E6%8A%80%E9%A7%AD%E5%AE%A2%E6%9D%BE-%E9%96%8B%E6%8B%93%E5%89%B5%E6%96%B0%E9%86%AB/
OPENGOV Asia: Hong Kong hosts MedTech hackathon
https://www.opengovasia.com/hong-kong-hosts-medtech-hackathon/
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