The Biomedical Engineering Hub provides infrastructure and synergy among all complementary competencies and resources related to Biomedical Engineering for the complete value chain in the development of medical devices from design, testing and validation, to tooling stage. Product range include Medical Diagnostics, Disposables, Implants and Therapeutic Systems.

The prime objectives are:

• to support the Diploma in Biomedical Engineering.

• to support the MedTech Concept activities which offer industry partners and clinicians a multi-disciplinary network of capabilities, a wide range of biomedical infrastructure and also provides a supportive and conducive environment for medical technology innovations.

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Areas of Specialisation

Apart from using the multi-disciplinary engineering capabilities, the Biomedical Hub have expertise in fields like Medical Device Design, Medical Imaging, Medical Validation and Biomaterials to work on areas like medical devices & implants, biosensors & instrumentation and computation bioengineering.

Industry Services

 The Biomedical Hub actively supports MedTech Concept activities.

MedTech Concept is an EDB initiative hosted by NYP, which provides activities and infrastructure, funding and incubator support for new medical technology company startups. This support encourages the increase in applied research and development in medical technology devices and applications in Singapore.

Project Information

As the Biomedical Engineering Hub provides support and infrastructure/resources related to Biomedical Engineering for the complete value chain in the development of medical devices from initial stages of design to tooling and rapid prototyping stage we have been involved in a number of projects which showcase our diverse competencies.

Tissue Engineering 

A patented scaffold design algorithm was developed as a tool for generating accurate 3D porous scaffold structures that are anatomically correct. The scaffolds also possess the necessary internal porous micro-architecture required for the proliferation and colonization of cultured cells that leads to tissue formation. Patient data derived from medical imaging modalities (i.e., CT or MRI) and computer data manipulation techniques were used in coming up with the scaffold designs. The resulting scaffold design can then be physically realised through the use of Rapid Prototyping fabrication techniques.

NanoFabrication and NanoDevices

Integrated Nanostructured Titania as ultrasensitive gas sensor:  A simple wet route involving oxidation of titanium thin films in hydrogen peroxide followed by thermal annealing to form nanostuctured/ nanosponges of titania are investigated and tested for its sensitivity against particular gases.

Initial results indicate that titania nanosponges are highly sensitive to hydrogen and this nanosponges of titania can be easily integrated into devices via conventional lithography processes.

Hydrothermal Endometrial Ablation Device

The aim of this project is to design a hydrothermal endometrial ablation device for the treatment of Menorrhagia.

In the design, a low-cost disposable balloon catheter is incorporated with an effective heating system that maintains the balloon temperature and pressure at the preset values for the specified duration. This allows the removal of fibroids from the lining of the uterus.

Medical Imaging

Scanned medical images (CT, MRT & PET) from the hospitals can be combined and processed to form 3D volumetric images. 3D images allow doctors better understanding of the problem area. One such application is in cancer detection for accurate diagnosis and intervention.

Portable vision system for the visually handicapped (Vertex) 

A classic vision system is heavy and deskbound which curtails the mobility of a person with low vision. Collaborating with Insiphil, the biomedical hub designed and developed a portable, easy to deploy Vision System with a large LCD screen to significantly improve the lives of people with low vision problems and enabling them to integrate into mainstream society.

Presurgical Assist Models 

This project was developed to help surgeons visualise and understand the interlocking structures of the Nepalese Siamese twins' brain tissues. NYP was called upon to produce separate models of the twins' skulls, brains, skin and blood vessels. To do this, NYP had to draw the on its capabilities in CAD and Laser Sintering technologies as well as its experience in similar projects for medical applications.

For more information, please contact:

Mr Leonard Loh
Manager
Biomedical Engineering Group
Nanyang Polytechnic
180, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8
S569830
Tel: 6550-0664
Email: Leonard_LOH@nyp.gov.sg

Last updated on 24 Jan 2008 by Lawrence Durai