On September 12, 2024, the Faculty of Medicine, State University of Malang proudly organized an international guest lecture entitled “MICROMEDHS” by Professor Chi-Wen Lung, Ph.D. from Asia University, Taiwan. In this guest lecture, Professor Lung discussed the latest developments in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the fields of medical science and health equipment. The event, which took place from 13.00 to 15.00 WIB, attracted the attention of students and lecturers because it explored how AI can improve the accuracy of diagnosis and the efficiency of modern medical devices.
With his experience as Head of the Department of Creative Product Design and affiliation with the Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering at Asia University, Taiwan, Professor Lung provided in-depth insights into current research. One of the main focuses of the lecture was how AI plays a role in monitoring medical conditions, such as plantar pressure analysis in diabetic patients and Alzheimer’s disease detection methods using MRI images.
“With this guest lecture, we hope that FK UM students can better understand how advanced technology, especially artificial intelligence, can be utilized in the medical world. This is a motivation for us to continue to broaden our horizons and conduct further research in this field, “said one of the FK UM lecturers.
This event is expected to open the door to further collaboration between the UM Faculty of Medicine and international institutions such as Asia University, Taiwan, in order to enrich the field of research and development of more innovative medical devices in the future.
This activity ended with an interactive question and answer session, which strengthened the enthusiasm of the participants in integrating AI technology into daily medical practice. This activity supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 on good health and well-being and SDG 4 on quality education. By fostering knowledge sharing and international collaboration, the Faculty of Medicine aims to enhance the integration of technology in healthcare, paving the way for innovative solutions that improve global health outcomes and medical education standards. The event concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, which strengthened the enthusiasm of the participants in integrating AI technology into daily medical practice.