📢 Calling All NUS Students: Volunteer for BES18SM 2025!

Are you passionate about biomedical science and engineering? Looking for a meaningful way to get involved in Singapore’s leading biomedical event? Join us as a volunteer at BES18SM 2025!

💡 Why Volunteer?
• Network with top professionals and like-minded students in the biomedical field
• Gain exclusive insights into event planning and execution
• Enjoy free meals and complimentary entry to the conference

To help you prepare, we’re hosting a hybrid Leadership Camp where we’ll go over event details and provide training.

📅 Date: 5 April 2025 (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Zoom

🎤 Special Guest Session!
We’re excited to welcome a speaker from MedTech Actuator to share insights on their Origin Program, an incredible opportunity for students interested in MedTech startups!

Sign up here (https://forms.office.com/r/AmtiT4k4H9)

📢 Open to the first 20 students will secure a spot. Registration closes SOON!!

🚀 Exclusive MSD Company Visit 🚀

Step into the world of pharmaceutical innovation with an exclusive visit to MSD, a global leader in healthcare. This is your chance to experience a day in the life at MSD, interact with professionals across various departments, and explore potential career paths in the pharmaceutical industry. 🌟

🗓 Date: 21st April 2025
⏰ Time: 10am - 12pm

📍 Location: MSD Singapore, 9 Battery Road, #17-01 MYP Centre, Singapore 049910

What to Expect:

Interactive Sessions: Engage with experts from research, manufacturing, and commercial teams to gain insights into their daily roles.

Facility Tour: Explore MSD's state-of-the-art facilities and witness cutting-edge pharmaceutical technologies in action.

Career Insights: Learn about various career opportunities and pathways within MSD.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of pharmaceuticals and envision your future with MSD. 🚀

🔗 Limited to 20 PAX! Sign up today: https://forms.office.com/r/KQz0s1eKXf

Friday Hacks #273

🗓 Date: Friday, 21 Mar, 7pm
📍 Venue: COM3-01-21 SR12
🍕🧋will be served!

Sign up here!
NUS
Non NUS

Project Sa'Bai Computing: Integrating Technology with Healthcare Services in Cambodia (David, Peng Xuan, Isaac🎙)
Project Sa'Bai, an OCIP by NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, has improved Cambodian village healthcare since 2006 through annual screenings. In 2024, NUS Computing students collaborated with medical students to develop an EMR, serving 1,500+ patients in 7 days. This talk shares insights from leading Project Sa'Bai Computing, showcasing technology's role in frontline healthcare.

Knowledge Sharing Session on Post-Quantum Security (Teik Guan🎙)
Teik Guan will introduce quantum computing and the threats it poses. He will discuss global and local updates in post-quantum security, including ongoing pilot projects in Singapore, and he will conduct some demos of post-quantum technologies. Come prepared with questions to make the session interactive and insightful!

See you there! 👋

🚀 Join NES Startup Membership & Attend NES Startup Nexus! 🚀

Hey Founders! 👋

Want exclusive access to NES Startup Nexus on April 4th, 7:00 PM? This members-only event connects you with over 10 expert mentors—C-suite executives, directors, and VCs—to help scale your startup!

Here’s what’s in it for you:
✅ Get matched with a mentor from your specifc industry— whether it's Tech, AI, Medtech, Consulting, Marketing, E-commerce, Investments, and more!
✅ Gain expert insights from top industry leaders who have been where you want to go!
✅ Build powerful connections with mentors & founders who can take your startup to the next level!

📅 Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 07:00 - 09:30 PM
📍 Venue: Within NUS (TBC)

🔗 Don’t miss out! Join NES Startup Membership now to secure your invite!

For any questions, reach out to @josek0909 or @tetww3. See you there!

Looking for Volunteers: Join us for a groundbreaking Women’s Health Event organised by the Femtech Startup SpringOfLife!

📅 9AM - 5PM, April 26 (Sat)
📍 NTUC Centre, Room 701, 1 Marina Blvd, Singapore, 018989

If you can’t stay the whole duration, that’s completely fine. Just let us know your availability, and we’ll find a time for you to contribute!

❤️ Are you passionate about health and wellness, or femtech and women’s businesses? Join us in expert-led discussions, interactive sessions, and networking.

As a volunteer, you’ll receive:
1) An opportunity to network with ~40 leading experts in the healthcare industry (listed in the brochure attached).
2) Insights on the latest trends in women’s healthcare.
3) Breakfast and lunch.
4) A complimentary event ticket (valued at $116).

Responsibilities include:
- Check-in and registration
- Taking photos and videos during the conference
etc.

If you’re interested to volunteer, please contact Yi Xin at @doobyeous. Find out more at this event website.

FH #275

🗓 Date: Friday, 11 Apr, 7pm
📍 Venue: COM3-01-23 SR14
🍕🧋will be served!

Sign up here!
NUS
Non NUS

DNA, Data & Debugging: Building Tools for Genomics (Tim Stuart🎙)
Genomics is a fast-evolving, data-rich field. This talk explores how changing data types impact software design and highlights the importance of documentation for non-programmers. I’ll also share my journey from wet-lab scientist to computational researcher, and the challenges of building software in academia.

From Interface to Impact: Understanding HCI's Contribution to Modern Health Practices (Dr. Foong🎙)
Explore how Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) drives innovation in health. This talk defines HCI and Health in today’s context, emphasizing user-centered design in solving healthcare challenges. Through two case studies, we’ll show how understanding users and iterative design lead to effective health technologies. Ideal for computing students, this session builds a foundation for HCI’s role in shaping modern healthcare.

See you! 👋

20 Days Left to Disrupt Healthcare — Are You In?
Are you ready to make a real impact in biomedical engineering? 🚀 The IFMBE Toh Siew Lok BME Student Design Award invites passionate students like you to design affordable, practical, and innovative healthcare solutions for underserved communities. This prestigious competition, jointly organized by NUS MedTech, the Biomedical Engineering Society (Singapore), and IFMBE, honors the legacy of Professor Toh Siew Lok, a champion of student-driven innovation.

Why Participate?
✅ Compete on an international stage and showcase your innovation
✅ Be one of five finalists presenting at WC2025 in Adelaide, Australia
✅ Win cash prizes, certificates, and IFMBE registration fee reimbursement

Key Dates
📅 Submissions Open: 1st March 2025
📅 Deadline: 30th April 2025 23 59 GST
📅 Finalists Announced: 23rd June 2025
📅 Finals at WC2025 (Adelaide, Australia): 29th September – 4th October

For any questions, feel free to reach out:
📧 IFMBE.TSLStudentDesignAward.2025@gmail.com

🌍 Let’s Create Sustainable Events Together! 🌱
The Office of Student Affairs is collaborating with NUSSU and Community Impact Scholarship holders to develop a guide and checklist that will support students in creating fun and sustainable student life events.

This survey (https://nus.edu/greenpoll) is your chance to share what’s working, what’s not, and how we can make student events more eco-friendly. Your feedback will help shape the tools and resources that will empower you to host events that are both memorable and kind to the planet! Kindly complete by 17 Apr.

🚀 Building a HealthTech Startup? Ready to Go Beyond the Pilot?
Success in HealthTech is tough — it’s about navigating complex systems, building credibility, and scaling smart. Join leading founders and mentors for a no-fluff panel discussion — hear real stories, hard lessons, and practical advice to turn early wins into lasting growth!

🔥 What you’ll learn:
• How to carve out your HealthTech niche
• What happens after the pilot — and how to prepare
• Moving from pilots to commercial success
• Unique challenges and opportunities in HealthTech
and more!

📅 Date: 14 May 2025
🕓 Time: 4PM–6PM
📍 Venue: BLOCK71 Singapore
🎟 Register now: https://lu.ma/kq37r7dz
Brought to you by NUS Medicine’s Digital Health Accelerator, supported by BLOCK71 Singapore.

🚨 CALLING ALL BIOMEDICAL INNOVATORS! 🧠💡

Are you passionate about making healthcare accessible in underserved communities?
Join the Toh Siew Lok BME Student Design Award – a global competition focused on creating affordable, innovative, and impactful biomedical solutions for resource-scarce communities. 🌏🩺

🏆 Stand a chance to:
• Present your work at WC2025 in Adelaide, Australia
• Win cash prizes, certificates, and funding support
• Compete internationally with like-minded changemakers!

📌 Projects will be judged on:
• Innovativeness
• Impact on healthcare in resource-scarce areas
• Low cost and ease of deployment
• Market viability

📅 Deadline: 15 July 2025
📍 Finals: 29 Sep – 4 Oct 2025, Adelaide
👥 Open to teams of up to 6

🔗 Apply Now!

Let’s design a healthier future, together. 🌿

Good news! Due to popular demand, the registration deadline for BES18SM has been extended to 15 May 2025💫

To secure your spot, please make payment to validate your submission and submit your abstract by 15 May.

We’re also excited to announce that BES18SM will now be a hybrid event! A limited number of online and video presentations will be accepted from this point onward.

If you’d like to present remotely, kindly email bmes-vpexternal@ntu.edu.sg to make arrangements.

Don’t miss this invaluable networking opportunity with 20+ leading professionals across research, computation, AI, ML, regulatory, startups, and more!

🔗 Register Now at https://www.bes.org.sg/BES18SM

TechBrews (Regulatory Circle) Medtech Regulatory workshop registration is here!

https://lu.ma/w3ivlpo2

Speaker: Tiffany Lim from UroMedTech
Host: Jack Wong

2nd June 5pm (online)

Urological health is a significant factor in overall longevity and healthspan, especially in men. Urological age, a measure of the urinary system's health, is linked to multi-system aging and increased mortality risk, highlighting the importance of urological well-being for a longer, healthier life.

🚨 We’re RECRUITING! 🚨

Ready to shape the future of medical technology? 💡🧠

Join the NUS MedTech Main EXCO and take on a leadership role that makes a real impact! 💥

Available Roles:
• Events Director – Lead the Events Planning Team and bring our ideas to life

• Publicity Director – Grow our digital presence and tell our story creatively

• Secretary–Treasurer – Keep us on track with admin and finances

• Project Directors – Drive MedTech projects and collaborate with industry & academia

Why Join Us?
• Spearhead real-world healthcare and tech initiatives
• Work with an ambitious, interdisciplinary team
• Grow your leadership, communication & project management skills

🗓 Recruitment Window: 1 – 15 June

📲 Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/UMYJReSS3N
Or scan the QR code on the poster!

Got questions?
Reach us on Telegram @NUSMedTech

🚨 We’re Recruiting PROJECT DIRECTORS!
Shape the future of healthcare innovation with NUS MedTech 🧠💡

We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to lead impactful projects that bridge science, technology, and real-world impact.

👩‍💼 Your Role as a Project Director:
• Lead MedTech initiatives from ideation to implementation
• Work closely with clinicians, startups, and professors
• Gain hands-on leadership and project management experience

💬 Who should apply?
• Passionate about MedTech, healthcare, or innovation
• Strong team players with leadership & communication skills
• No experience needed, just enthusiasm and drive!

📅 Recruitment Window: Now – 18 June
✅ Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Do apply early!

Apply here or scan the QR code in the poster!

📩 Questions? Reach us on Telegram: @NUSMedTech

Hi NUS MedTech fam! 🌟

We’re excited to share that we’ll be organising a MedTech Career Fair this September, and all undergraduate students, no matter your faculty, are welcome to join! 🎉 Whether you're just exploring or keen to pitch your own project, there's something for everyone. Check out the details below 👇

🗓 Date: 3 and 4 September 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00am to 5:30pm on both days (feel free to come and go anytime unless you're part of a section!)

🎯 What’s happening?
🧪 Booth Visits – Chat with MedTech companies and MedTech project groups at their booths
🗣️ Company Sharing – Learn directly from industry professionals
🎙️ Open Mic Pitches – Got a pre-seed startup or student project? Share it with the crowd
🤖 Project Demos – Live demos from startups and student project groups are welcome too 🤗
💼 Founder Sharing – Hear inspiring stories from startup founders
🤝 Networking Session – Mingle and connect with company reps in a more casual setting


✨ We’d love your support!
Can you help us out by filling in a quick poll below to indicate your interest? Whether you want to attend, pitch or demo, we would love to hear from you and can’t wait to see you there 😊! 🙏💖

Hi everyone!

We are MenSC Labs, a biotech startup that aims to lower the cost of stem cell therapy by tapping onto menstrual blood as a more affordable and accessible source of stem cells.

We are hosting a panel discussion in Singapore that brings together founders, academia and professionals from the Women’s Health and Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) spaces. We have invited three speakers from both industries, all of whose profiles can be found in the preview of the message.
 
Advancing Menstrual Health: Scientific Innovations and MenSCs for Cell & Gene Therapy
• Date: 27th August 2025, Wednesday
• Time: 5:30-8:30 pm (Dinner will be provided)
• Venue: 71 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #02-01, Singapore 139951 (Block 71 Singapore)
 
Additionally, we will also be organising an informal supper for selected attendees with the panellists. This would be an opportunity to talk to our panellists directly and exchange ideas on the topic.

Find out more about the event here: https://tinyurl.com/mensclabs-27-aug-panel-event
Sign up via the link: https://lu.ma/u7y563uf

Our venue has a maximum capacity of 50 people, so sign up now before slots run out! Sign ups close on 20 Aug.