• Date: Saturday, 18th May 2024
• Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00PM (registration 8:00 am -9:00 am)
• Venue: Lee Kong Chian Lecture Theatre and The Hive, Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Participation Categories

Presentations categories (all in-person)

1. Podium Presentation (JC/Polytechnic Category)
2. Podium Presentation (Undergraduate Category)
3. Podium Presentation (Postgraduate Category)
4. BES Design Challenge (Open to all categories)
5. Poster Presentation (Open to all categories)

Call for abstracts

BES17SM calls for abstract in ALL biomedical science/engineering related topics, including, but not limited to

• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• Biomedical Sensors and Wearable Devices
• Synthetic Biology
• Regenerative Medicine
• Biomechanics and Prosthetics
• Digital Health and Telemedicine
• Immunotherapy
• Personalized Medicine
• Nanomedicine

Abstract submission closes on May 10th, 2024. Click on the button below to submit.

All participants involved, including presenters, audience members and contestants, whether selected or not, are required to submit a payment through the provided registration link (see registration tab)

All participants at the BES Scientific Meeting are required to complete the registration process. The participation fees are specified in the table below.

Type	Amount (SGD)	Notes
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 with complimentary 1 year BES student membership)	20	If you choose this category, you will receive a complimentary BES student membership for 1 year
Non-BES Member (online registration only)	20

Secure payment options through Pay-Pal are available. Major credit/debit cards accepted.

Programme Overview

Time	Event	Venue
8:00 am – 9:00 am	Registration	TBD
9:00 am – 9:15 am	Opening Address	TBD
9:15 am – 9:45 am	Keynote Lecture 1	TBD
9:45 am – 10:15 am	Tea break	TBD
10:15 am – 10:30 pm	Briefing for participants and judges	TBD
10:30 am – 12:00 pm	Oral presentation session Poster presentation session	TBD
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm	Lunch break	TBD
1:40 pm – 2:40 pm	Oral presentation session Poster presentation session	TBD
2:40 pm – 3:00 pm	Tea break	TBD
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm	Keynote lecture 2	TBD
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm	Awardpresentation	TBD
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm	Sharing from participants and organizing committee	TBD

Objective of the competition
Designing a biomedical solution that addresses a clinical pain point and/or expedites conventional clinical processes, such as through medical devices, applications, et cetera.


Eligibility
The following are the eligibility criteria for the design competition:

• Advisory staff can only have an advisory role on the project
• Number of members per team can be up to 4
• The project must have been carried out in the students’ institutions

Competition Format
All valid submissions will be reviewed by a judging committee. Submissions will be shortlisted as finalists for the “BES Design Challenge 2024”. All shortlisted submissions for the “BES Design Challenge 2024” are required to:

• Have all team members registered as BES student members ( http://www.bes.org.sg/membership)
• Select one team representative to present the design in front of the judging panel during the BES Scientific Meeting

Failure to comply with any of the above will result in the disqualification of the team from the competition. The judging panel will select, among the finalists, the winner of the competition. - All members of the winning team will receive the BES Gold Design Challenge Award Certificate and cash prize of SGD 300. Members of the runner-up team and second runner-up team will receive the BES Silver (SGD 200) and Bronze Design Challenge Award Certificates (SGD 100) respectively. The remaining finalists will receive a Merit Certificate. Attractive prizes will be awarded to the finalist teams.


Submission Process
Each submission should consist of:

Each submission should consist of:
1. (Mandatory) An abstract should be submitted via the ‘Abstract Submission' tab.
2. (Mandatory) A pdf document with a full description of your design with a maximum of 3,000 words and no more than 10 illustrations or figures. Email your PDF file to [BMES-VPEXTERNAL@e.ntu.edu.sg].
3. The subject of your email should be: "BES Design Challlenge 2024".
4. (Optional) A video file of duration not exceeding 5 minutes. Please attach the video to the same email mentioned above or make available a link for download.

Judging criteria
The participating designs will be judged following these criteria:

• Novelty and originality
• Potential impact on clinical unmet needs
• Viability of the design and potential to reach the market
• (for shortlisted finalists) Quality of the presentation by the student

All participants involved, including audience members and contestants, whether selected or not, are required to submit a payment through the provided registration link (see registration tab).

[UPDATE] Following several requests, NTU BMES has chosen to host BES17SM as a hybrid event, allowing participants in the Undergraduate category to contest both online and in person. Contestants who wish to participate online, please contact Juhwan Kim (email: BMES-VPExternal@e.ntu.edu.sg; Telegram: @stpheran1211) to arrange the presentation.

Detailed information for each contest category

Category	Form of presentation	Participants	Time per group	Deliverables to be prepared
Podium Presentation 1	Oral	JC and poly stduents	10-12 minutes of presentation + 3-5 minutes of Q&A	Powerpoint slides
Podium Presentation 2		Undergraduate stduents
Podium Presentation 3		Postgraduate stduents
Design Challenge Presentation		Open to all participants		Powerpoint slides Proposed Design (ex. 3D rendered sketch, blueprint) A working prototype (optional)
Poster Presentation	Stand-by		6-8 minutes per team, subject to change depending on the total number of teams participating	Printed Poster board (A1) Presentation video (optional when the team cannot be physically present).

Podium Presentation Requirements: Form a team of at most 4 members.

Topic: Biomedical innovation that addresses existing medical challenges and contributes to shaping the future of medical technology (MedTech).

1. PowerPoint Presentation: Create a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation that outlines your biomedical innovation. The presentation should cover the following key aspects:
   • Introduction: Clearly state the medical challenge your innovation aims to address.
   • Objectives: Clearly define the goals and objectives of your biomedical innovation.
   • Methodology: Provide insights into the methods and approaches employed in developing your solution.
   • Results: Share any preliminary results or outcomes of your innovation, if applicable.
   • Impact: Describe the potential impact of your innovation on current medical practices and its significance in the field.
   • Future Prospects: Discuss how your innovation contributes to the future landscape of MedTech.
2. Presentation Guidelines:
   • Duration: Your oral presentation should not exceed 12 minutes, excluding an additional 5 minutes for a Q&A session.
   • Visuals: Utilize visuals, charts, and diagrams to enhance the clarity and impact of your presentation.
   • Language: Present your ideas in clear and concise language, ensuring accessibility to a diverse audience.
3. Q&A Session: Be prepared to engage in a Q&A session immediately following your presentation. This is an opportunity for the audience and the judging panel to seek clarifications and delve deeper into your innovation.
4. Award: For both JC/Poly, undergraduate and postgraduate podium presentation, the winning team will be awarded with a cash prize of SGD150. Runner-up and second runner up will be awarded with a cash prize of SGD100 and SGD 50, respectively.

Poster Presentation Requirements: Form a team of at most 4 members.

Topic: Biomedical innovation that addresses existing medical challenges and contributes to shaping the future of medical technology (MedTech).

1. Poster Layout:
   • Design your poster on an A1-sized board for optimal visibility.
   • Clearly label and organize sections for easy readability.
   • Use legible fonts and maintain a professional aesthetic.
2. Required Components:
   • Introduction: Clearly state the medical challenge your innovation aims to address.
   • Objective: Define the goals and objectives of your biomedical innovation.
   • Methodology: Provide a brief overview of the methods and approaches employed in developing your solution.
   • Results: Showcase any preliminary results or outcomes of your innovation, if applicable.
   • Impact: Describe the potential impact of your innovation on current medical practices.
   • Future Prospects: Discuss how your innovation contributes to the future landscape of MedTech.
3. Visual Elements:
   • Use visuals, such as charts, graphs, images, and diagrams, to illustrate key points.
   • Ensure that visuals are high-quality and enhance the understanding of your innovation.
4. Team Availability:
   • Stand by your poster board during the designated poster presentation session.
   • Be prepared to answer any questions posed by judges or attendees who visit your poster.
5. Poster Presentation Session:
   • Judges will circulate and visit each poster during the designated session.
   • Be ready to provide a concise overview of your biomedical innovation and respond to inquiries.

The winning team will be awarded a cash prize of SGD150, runner-up and second runner-up will be awarded a cash prize of SGD100 and 50 respectively

For any inquiries, please email [BMES-VPEXTERNAL@e.ntu.edu.sg] or [BMES-president@e.ntu.edu.sg].