Seoul National University College of Engineering Hosts 12th Engineering-Medicine-Hospital Medical Device Forum in 2024
Creating Synergy for Innovative Future Medical Technology Development through Engineering-Medicine-Hospital Collaboration


▲ Group photo of participants at the 12th SNU Engineering-Medicine-Hospital Medical Device Forum

Seoul National University College of Engineering announced the successful conclusion of the 12th SNU Engineering-Medicine-Hospital Medical Device Forum, held in collaboration with the SNU College of Medicine and Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), on December 13 at the Global Education Center for Engineers.

This forum was designed to enhance collaboration between the College of Engineering, the College of Medicine, and SNU Hospital, aiming to foster synergy for future medical innovation. The event began with an opening speech by Young-oh Kim, Dean of the College of Engineering, followed by congratulatory addresses from Jeong Eun Kim, Dean of the College of Medicine, and Young Tae Kim, President of SNUH.

Dean Young-oh Kim emphasized, “In an era where the boundaries between engineering and medicine are increasingly blurred, advancements in medical devices driven by cutting-edge technologies significantly contribute to providing patients with healthier and better lives.” He added, “I hope this forum will serve as a platform for experts from various fields to exchange deep insights, discuss together, generate innovative ideas, and identify practical solutions for advancing medical technology.”

Dean Jeong Eun Kim remarked, “Marking its 12th year, the Medical Device Forum has played a vital role in integrating and advancing core technologies and knowledge in future healthcare through collaboration among the three institutions.” He expressed hope that this forum would be a meaningful time for the development of future medical devices and the direction of convergence research.

President Young Tae Kim highlighted the importance of collaboration, stating, “Doctors, who are responsible for the longitudinal process of diagnosing and treating patients, and engineering researchers, who develop cutting-edge technologies in a transversal space, can create great synergy when they conduct convergence research together, like weaving a fabric,”  He expressed optimism that this forum would bring researchers closer together, both physically and mentally, to produce collaborative research with significant synergy.

Session 1, chaired by Ho-hyung Lee, Vice Dean of Research at the College of Medicine, included four presentations and discussions on:
▲ Haptic devices for remote tool manipulation during teleoperated surgery (Prof. Kyungwon  Han, Mechanical Engineering),
▲ AI-based alarming system for massive transfusion during operation (Prof. Seung-mi Lee , Obstetrics and Gynecology),
▲ Microfabricated platforms for cancer immunotherapy (Prof. Joonsang Doh, Materials Science and Engineering), and
▲ Diabetes genomic research and clinical applications for precision medicine (Prof. Soo Heon Kwak, Endocrinology).

Session 2, chaired by Bok Jik Lee, Vice Dean of Research at the College of Engineering, featured four presentations and discussions on:
▲ High-resolution neural signal restoration technology using super-resolution AI (Prof. Hongki Kang, Department of Medical Engineering),
▲ Development of Easily accessible, rapid, accurate nucleic acid-based diagnostic technologies (Prof. Youngeun Kim, Materials Science and Engineering),
▲ Establishing a virtuous cycle research platform through the convergence of AI technology and medical big data (Prof. Kwangsoo Kim, Department of Convergence Medicine), and
▲ Scalable Nanoelectrokinetic Dialyzer for Peritoneal Dialysate Regeneration (Prof. Sung Jae Kim, Electrical and Computer Engineering).

Following the forum, Dean Young-oh Kim concluded, “We hope that today's meeting will be more than just an academic discussion, but a starting point for real results and tangible progress in medical technology innovation.” He affirmed that “Seoul National University College of Engineering will continue to work closely with the College of Medicine and SNUH to establish SNU as a global leader in medical technology innovation.”


[Reference Materials]
Forum poster: see below

[Contact Information]
Sehwa Jung, Research Administration Office, SNU College of Engineering / 02-880-7013 / seahwa369@snu.ac.kr