Convocation Newsletter, Summer 2018

Students from The University of Hong Kong, Stanford University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and other universities, plus young professionals from HKSTP, attended the 7-day Hackathon in June. They experienced biodesign methodologies, design thinking, business model canvas, prototyping training and worked in interdisciplinary teams with mentoring to come up with prototypes of healthcare solutions. Team Echo Eco Solution (Cardiology): A way to increase the efficiency of taking and reading echocardiograms for patients with cardiac concerns in Hong Kong, in order to improve their ability to receive proper treatment. Champion MEDTECH HACKATHON 2018 Video Highlight youtu.be/qSNVhEVQCNQ Organisers 35 Mentors Team Composition 10 Teams | 55 Participants Stanford Student x 1 Business/ Engineering/ Sciences/ Design Student/ Young HKSSTP Professional x 1 HKU Medical Student x 1 Shanghai Jiao Tong University Student x 1 Clinical Business Technical Clinical Visits Mentoring Prototyping Pitching