Conference on biomedical engineering development opens in Binh Thuan
The 10th International Conference in Vietnam on the Development of Biomedical Engineering (BME10) opened on July 25 in Phan Thiet city, south central province of Binh Thuan.
Nearly 300 domestic and foreign scientists as well as local researchers and students attend the 10th International Conference in Vietnam on the Development of Biomedical Engineering that opens on July 25 in Binh Thuan province. (Photo: VNA)
Binh Thuan (VNA) ဣ– The 10th International Conference in Vietnam on the Development of Biomedical Engineering (BME10) opened on July 25 in Phan Thiet city, south central province of Binh Thuan.
Themed “Healthcare Evolution towards 5P Medicine in Low-and Middle-income countries ecosystem”, the three-day event was organised by International University under Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City. It drew the participation of nearly 300 domestic and foreign scientists as well as local researchers and students.
The biennial event has received 270 reports of reputable scientists from countries such as the US, France, Switzerland, Australia, Japan and the Republic of Korea.
Nguyen Minh, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said this is the first time Binh Thuan has hosted such an important event, saying it serves as forum for international biomedical engineering community to share valuable experiences, develop supporting networks as well as strengthen collaboration to improve education, research and development and entrepreneurship in low-income, middle-income and developed countries.
Through the conference, Binh Thuan hopes to explore opportunities to cooperate with prestigious universities and research institutes to train and foster high-quality human resources in the fields of science and technology, promote research, transfer, application and strong development of science – technology and innovation, meeting the socio-economic development needs of the locality.
Associate Professor, Nguyen Thi Hiep, head of the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at International University, said that the conference aims to create conditions for domestic and international researchers to exchange and sign cooperation in teaching and scientific research in biomedical engineering, thereby encouraging creativity and development./.
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