BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SOCIETY (SINGAPORE) |
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Biomedical engineering is a multidisciplinary field in engineering, physics, chemistry, biology and medicine. The Biomedical Engineering Society (BES) Scientific Meeting is an annual symposium organized to provide a platform for students from junior colleges, polytechnics, undergraduate and graduate levels to interact, facilitating the sharing of biomedical engineering knowledge between like-minded individuals with similar interests.
The BES9SM will be hosted by Hwa Chong Institution on 16th May 2015. This is the first time a junior college is organizing such an event. Besides allowing interaction among students, the event shall also provide opportunities for students to learn from academics and professionals in the biomedical engineering industry. Click here to download the e-flyer in pdf format. LATEST NEWS: Detailed schedule of oral presentations is available here. The full pdf abstract booklet for oral and poster presentations is also available. | IMPORTANT DATES
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PLENARY SPEAKERS |
General Manager, Business Operations & Services, Asia Pacific at GE Healthcare Talk title: "Why are you valued by companies like GE?" | Chair, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University Director, Ocular Therapeutic Engineering Centre Director, Advanced Drug Delivery Centre Director, NTU-Northwestern Institute for Nanomedicine Talk title: "Fixing Broken Hearts- how do engineers do it?" |
- Venue information
- Conference Information
- Abstract submission
- Registration
- Programme
- Info for Presenters
Date: Saturday, 16 May 2015
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (registration starts at 8.30am)
Venue: Hwa Chong Institution (College Section) Lecture Theatre LT-3
Address: 661 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269734
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (registration starts at 8.30am)
Venue: Hwa Chong Institution (College Section) Lecture Theatre LT-3
Address: 661 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269734
Participation Categories
Presentations at BES9SM will be divided in the following categories
- Junior College
- Polytechnic
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
Call for abstracts
BES9SM calls for abstract in ALL biomedical science/engineering related topics, including, but not limited to
- Medical Devices
- Rehabilitation and Assistive Devices
- Nanotechnology
- Biomechanics
- Regenerative Medicine
Abstract submission is now closed
All participants at BES9SM are required to complete the registration process. The participation fees are specified in the table below
Secure payment options through Pay-Pal are available. Major credit/debit cards accepted.
| Type | Amount (SGD) | Notes |
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| BES Member (online registration) | 10 | Please use your email address that you provided when becoming a member (this is the one where you receive BES emails) |
| Non-BES Member (online registration) | 20 | You may choose to become a member during the registration process or at any time before registering. Click here for more info |
| On-site registration | 25 | Registration on the day itself (16 May): cash payments at the registration desk or via credit/debit card online |
Registration is closed
Secure payment options through Pay-Pal are available. Major credit/debit cards accepted.
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Programme Overview on May 16th, 2015
| Time | Event | Venue |
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| 8:30 am – 9:00 am | Registration | Outside LT-3, Level 2 |
| 9:00 am – 9:15 am | Opening Address | LT-3 |
| 9:15 am – 9:45 am | Keynote Lecture 1 | LT-3 |
| 9:45 am – 10:15 am | Tea Break | Inner Plaza |
| 10:15 am – 12:00 pm | Oral Presentations 1 | Blk A Level 2 Classrooms |
| 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Poster Presentations | Inner Plaza |
| 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Lunch | Inner Plaza |
| 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Oral Presentations 2 | Blk A Level 2 Classrooms |
| 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Break | LT-3 |
| 4:15 pm – 4:45 pm | Keynote Lecture 2 | LT-3 |
| 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm | Award Presentation | LT-3 |
Detailed Schedule of Oral Presentations in pdf is available here.
The full pdf abstract booklet for oral and poster presentations is also available.
The two types of presentation at BES9SM are oral and poster presentation
Oral (10-12 min presentation; 3-5 min Q&A; Total 15 min)
Instructions on the submission of slides for uploading into computers at the various venues will be sent via email for accepted presentation entries.
Poster (8-10 min presentation) Poster board and materials for putting up A1-size posters will be provided at HCI Inner Plaza from 7:45am on 16 May 2015 for participants to set up their posters.
Other Notes
Oral (10-12 min presentation; 3-5 min Q&A; Total 15 min)
Instructions on the submission of slides for uploading into computers at the various venues will be sent via email for accepted presentation entries.
Poster (8-10 min presentation) Poster board and materials for putting up A1-size posters will be provided at HCI Inner Plaza from 7:45am on 16 May 2015 for participants to set up their posters.
Other Notes
- No poster printing facility will be available on site on 16 May 2015.
- Outstanding oral and poster presentations will be awarded with distinction and merit certificates along with cash prizes.
- All participants who wish to attend the symposium are required to register. Participants who wish to participate in the oral or poster presentations are also to submit their abstracts for review (see "Abstract Submission").
THE BES 9th Scientific Meeting is organized by the BES Student Chapter
Organizing Committee
Dr Lim Jit Ning (Chair) Hwa Chong Institution
Sierin Lim (NTU)
Alberto Corrias (NUS)
Saji George (NYP)
Khoo-Tan Peck Ha (NP)
Kevin Leong (RP)
Students:
Lee Shee Toh Benedict
Tan Jun Yu
Heng Yi Qun
Ivan Yeo Weimin
Nicole Ong Wen Pei