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Centre Name:

Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology (CHST)

Chairperson: 

Prof. Dr. Goi Bok Min

Description of Centre:
 

The healthcare industry has been on the rise and will be one of the largest industries in the world in near future not only due to the progress of science and technology but the emergence of new challenges in the world medical institutes and industries. The scenario is the same in Malaysia as the industry has garnered major emphasis and attention by the local government. Thrust Four of the Ninth Malaysian Plan states the government’s aim to improve the standard, quality and sustainability of life and healthcare will be a main platform to achieve these objectives. Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology (CHST) was set up to contribute in the research and development for healthcare science and technology industry. 

Vision:

To become a leading centre of excellence for human capital, industry capital and intellectual capital development of healthcare science and technology in the nation. 

Mission:

To deliver sustainable technical advantages for universities, government and private hospitals and industries in terms of R&D, human resources and services related to healthcare science and technology. 

The Objectives:

To be leading world-class training center for cross disciplinary research in health science, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

To form strategic links and collaboration with local and international universities, industries for human resource development and consultancy work in key areas of Healthcare Science and Technology.

To produce scientists with novelty and creativity inculcated into Healthcare Science and Technology sector.

       To provide high quality R&D facilities and services to faculty,                         community and the related industries well into the future                             healthcare system, medical technology, biotechnology and etc. 

Research area:

 

The research areas of CHST are categorized into FOUR research groups and each group is led by a group leader, as followed:


1. Medical Devices (Mr Chong Yu Zheng)

o Body sensors & RFIDs

o Chemical and biological probes

o Syringes & catheters, hearing aids & pacemakers, etc.

 

2. Neuroscience (Dr. Mok Siew Ying)

o Schizophrenia

o Brain computer interface (BCI)

o Neurons modelling

o Neurodegenerative diseases

 

3. Connected Healthcare (Mr. Chua Yea Dat)

o Mobile / ‘flying’ doctor services

o Human vital signals systems

o Connected healthcare and ICT applications

o Information security and privacy issues

 

4. Diagnostic & Treatment (Dr. Lee Poh Foong)

o Image processing and management

o Optical and x-ray Bio-imaging .

o Small animal imaging, MRI & MRS

o Antigen & Collagen

 

Activities in 2013

Summary of activities

No.

Date

Event

1

7 January 2013

Technical Presentation:

Design of Provably Secure Attribute-Based Encryption Scheme for Body Sensor Networks in Connected Healthcare Systems

(Prof. Goi Bok Min / Tan Yar Ling)

2

15 March 2013

First 2013 Centre of Healthcare Science and Technology, IEEE-EMBS Malaysia Chapter Technical Talks

(Chong Yu Zheng)

3

April 2013

(on-going)

MySIGHT4Rehab

(Chong Yu Zheng)

4

8 April 2013

Visit FMHS and meeting between FMHS staff,  FES staff and CHST member for research collaboration

(Dr. Tang Pek Yee)

5

13-May-13

EEG Workshop

(Chuah Yea Dat, Lee Poh Foong, Tang Pek Yee)

6

7-Jun-13

Development of Biophysical Applications for Android with Shimmer

(Chuah Yea Dat)

7

July & August 2013

Industrial Seminar, Speakers: Ir. Yacoob Ali,Ir. Lim Kim Ten, Mr Tang Keng Yuan.

(Chuah Yea Dat)

8

3 July 2013

Invited Talk at INSPEM, UPM.

ID-based Cryptography: Introduction, Variants & Applications

(Prof. Goi Bok Min)

9

11 July 2013

UTAR R&D Exhibition at Kampar

(Dr. Humaira Nasir)

10

16 Oct 2013

Technical Presentation:

1) Characterization of Eczema skin lesions;

2) Fall Detection System (Dr. Humaira Nisar)

Summary of activities

(I) First 2013 Centre of Healthcare Science and Technology, IEEE-EMBS Malaysia Chapter Technical Talks

Date: 15 March 2013

Venue: Faculty of Engineering and Science, Kuala Lumpur Campus 

The first 2013 CHST-IEEE-EMBS Malaysia Chapter Technical Talks series have successfully been organized on 13th March 2013 in Faculty of Engineering and Science, Kuala Lumpur Campus. The joint organizers have assembled four (4) speakers in the field of Rehabilitation Robotics, and Biomechanics from UiTM, Monash University, and CHST. The activities have attracted participations from both UTAR students, and IEEE-EMBS members. Some 20 participants attended the talks.

The first two speakers shared their expertise in the field of rehabilitation robotics. Dr. Low CY from Director of Center of Excellence for Humanoid Robotics and Bio-Sensing (HuRoBs), UiTM has shared his work in a model developed to train physiotherapists in performing physiotherapy of the upper extremities. Following Mr. Aziz from Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, UiTM has shared his work in Ankle-Foot-Orthoses Design that will aid in rehabilitation of individuals with lower limb movement deficiencies. Dr. Darwin Gouwanda from Monash University Malaysia campus provided his insiders on the various technologies in human gait analysis that are utilized in rehabilitation therapies. The last speaker of the session, Mr. Chong YZ from CHST wrapped up the session with his current work on Development of Wearable Instrumentation for Children with Cerebral Palsy to the attendees of the talk series.

 The session concluded with presentation of token of appreciation from Prof. Goi BM, Chair of Centre of Healthcare Science and Technology (CHST) to the invited speakers who shared their experiences, and technical knowledge to all attendees. In addition, light refreshments were also served at the end of the session. CHST, and IEEE-EMBS Malaysia Chapter would like record sincere appreciation to all invited speakers.




(II)  Visit by researchers from Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore

Date: 8 April 2013

Venue: FMHS, Sg. Long Campus

Aims: To initiate MOU and exploring collaborations between UTAR and Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore

Areas of collaboration:

(1) staff & student exchange,

(2) student internship opportunities,

(3) joint research projects

Identified research areas for collaboration:

List of Visitors from NYP: 

1) Dr. Mark Richards, Asst Manager (Biotech Applied Research Group)

2) Dr. Subramaniam Gurusamy, Lecturer (Medicinal Chemistry Programme) and   Project Leader (Natural Product Chemistry)

3) Ms. Vicky Wong, Lecturer (Molecular Biotechnology) and Project Leader (Fungal Culture Collection and Fermentation)

4) Dr. Kong Wai Ming, Asst Manager (Bioinformatics Group)

5) Dr. Joel Lee, Director, School of Chemical & Life Sciences

6) Prof. Dr. Patrick Loh, Adjunct Professor, UTAR and Member of Life Sciences Advisory Committee of Nanyang Polytechnic’s School of Chemical & Life Science, Singapore.

UTAR VIPs and researchers from UTAR:

1)    Emeritus Prof. Dr. Cheong SK, Dean FMHS

2)    Prof. Dr. Yap Sook Fan, Deputy Dean, Postgraduate and Research, FMHS

3)    Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lim YM, Chairperson CCR/HOP for Postgraduate Degree Programme

4)    Prof. Dr. Choo KB, Chairperson CSCR

5)    Asst. Prof. Dr. Tee Kian Keong, CRTCM

6)    Asst Prof Dr. Tang Pek Yee, Secretary, CHST



Exchange souvenirs between Prof Cheong and Dr Joel Lee



Group Photo:

Front row from left: Prof Yap, Prof Cheong, Dr. Joel Lee & Prof Choo

Back row from left: Dr. Kong, Dr. Lim, Dr. Wong, Prof Patrick, Dr. Mark Richards, Dr. Tang and Dr. Subramaniam



(III) Industrial Information Exchange Module, co-organized by Johnson           Medical International Sdn. Bhd.

 Date: July & August 2013

Venue: FES, KL Campus

A series of talks, themed “Industrial Information Exchange Module”, was held from 17 Jul to 7 Aug 2013 at Faculty of Engineering and Science. This event was organized by CHST, Department of Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering, FES, UTAR and co-organized by Johnson Medical International Sdn. Bhd. Established players in the healthcare support industry was invited to share and impart knowledge relevant to the practical aspect of hospital management and clinical engineering to UTAR students.

The first speaker, Ir. Yacoob Ali, director of Jurutera Perunding Technique Sdn. Bhd; has more than 35 years of experience in the mechanical services design of many hospitals in Malaysia. He gave two talks entitled “Installation and Maintenance of Hospital Facilities” and “Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation System in Healthcare Environment”. He shared his experience on the role of Biomedical Engineer during the planning and construction a hospital.

Ir. Lim Kim Ten, the managing director of I.E.D. Sdn. Bhd., also an active member in SIRIM as writing committee of Malaysian Standards, delivered a talk  on “Electrical Power Supply: Requirement, Standards and Regulation”. The talk has inspired the students with the importance of the standards and regulations for safety.


The last talk for this series was “Principle of Safety and Risk Management”, delivered by Mr Tang Keng Yuan, senior QA manager of Johnson Medical International Sdn. Bhd. Mr Tang has been involved in the medical equipment and risk assessment industry for nearly 30 years. With his experience, he has educated the students on how to identify, manage and prevent risks in a healthcare environment. Among the areas covered were methods of risk quantification and estimation of risks due to bad facility management, indoor air quality standards and monitoring, clinical waste disposal, and etc.

Students were enlightened with the message delivered by the speakers and were actively participated in Q & A sessions. Through this event, they have received useful information on the actual industrial practice and the expectation of industry towards a Biomedical Engineer to serve and contribute to the healthcare industry, community, and society.  

With the success of this series of talks, DMBE & CHST will organize more similar activities in future to foster tighter bond between the industry and academia. Through this event, it is hoped that students will be inculcated with a strong sense of professional and social responsibility in a rapidly changing and technological oriented world.

 

(IV)Workshop and demonstrate on ultra-light eegosports    system

Date: 13th May 2013

Time: 2.00pm -5.00pm

Venue: Floor west wing meeting room, SA bolck UTAR KL campus.

Topics:-
2.00-2.30pm - Introduction of eegosports
2.30-4.15pm - Experiment using eegosports demo unit. Perform EEG recording and analysis.
4.15--5.00 pm - Discussion & Questions.

The ultra-light eegosports system has conducted a workshop at UTAR Kuala Lumpur campus. In the workshop, the trainers explained the special feature of eegosports.

The participants of this workshop have an opportunity to wear and operate the EEG and the software. After the workshop, the participants were aware that the eegosports was designed for researchers with the highest EEG mobility requirements. While EEG was limited to the laboratory in the past and now the test subject can wear the complete system in a small runner’s backpack and record excellent high density data. eegosports allows recording quality data under extreme conditions.

 

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