WELCOME TO MD 2024

Welcome to the 5th International Conference on Medical Design (MD2024), a collaborative initiative jointly organized by the Medical Design Association, Chiang Mai University, and Chang Gung University. MD2024 provides an international platform where professionals can share insights and engage in discussions on the forefront of medical design. As the aging population grows, the significance of smart health solutions and advanced medical technologies becomes increasingly critical. Recent breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) have become focal points, catalyzing important conversations about their applications and the synergy between IoT and AI to propel innovative healthcare solutions and opportunities.

This year's conference theme, "Digital health & AI Innovation: Transforming Future Global Healthcare”, underscores our commitment to these pivotal technologies. The essence of the MD conference lies in our commitment to fostering the exchange of high-caliber medical design innovation, education, research, and information among a diverse array of participants. We are thrilled to welcome you to Chiang Mai University in Thailand and anticipate that MD2024 will be a profoundly rewarding and enriching experience for all involved.

Emeritus Professor Suwat Chariyalertsak, MD., Dr.PH.
MD2024 General Chair
Dean of the Faculty of Public Health, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Professor Dr. Kevin C. Tseng
MD2024 General Chair
President of the Medical Design Association
Professor at the National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

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Call For Papers

The 5th International Conference on Medical Design (MD 2024) is calling for oral and poster presentations. MD 2024 will be held at Chiang Mai University in Chiang Mai, Thailand. We invite scholars and practitioners to submit extended abstracts or posters in English covering any aspect of Medical Design for consideration at the MD conference. The accepted extended abstracts and posters will be presented at the conference. Additionally, a digital version of the MD 2024 Conference Book will be published and distributed on the conference website, containing the accepted extended abstracts and posters. Our rigorous evaluation process will identify the most outstanding submissions and presentations, with the opportunity to receive the prestigious BEST CONFERENCE PAPER AWARD and BEST POSTER PRESENTATION AWARD. Accepted extended abstracts and posters will have the opportunity to submit full or short articles to the MD Journal or Proceedings. The submission of full or short articles to the MD Journal or Proceedings will take place immediately after the conference. We eagerly look forward to receiving your contributions and envision MD 2024 as a successful and enriching event for all participants.

To ensure a smooth publication process, please submit your work in MS Word format using the provided templates and submit it through the Manuscript Submission System. The conference covers a wide range of topics related to Medical Design. While submissions on various subjects are welcome, we are particularly interested in the following topics:

- Digital Health & AI Innovation for NCDs

- Digital Health & AI Innovation for CDs

- Digital Health and AI Innovation for Medical Diagnosis and Treatment

- Mental Health Technologies and Social Well-being

- Health Informatics, Big Data Analysis & Utilization in Healthcare

- Digital Health & AI Innovation for Personal Healthcare

- Biomedical Design

- Privacy, Ethics, and Security for Digital Healthcare

Important Date

The abstract submission deadline is 30 September 2024. Kindly be aware that registrations for accepted papers must be submitted by 28 October 2024 and are non-refundable. If you register after the deadline, your paper may not be included in the conference program and the Proceedings.

- Abstract Length: 300-1200 words

- Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 September 2024

- Notification of Acceptance: 15 October 2024

- Deadline for Early Bird Registration Payment: 19 October 2024

- Deadline for Registration Payment: 28 October 2024

- Conference Date: 11-14 November 2024

Fee & Registration

Kindly note that it is mandatory for at least one author of each accepted paper or poster to complete a registration by 28 October 2024 in order to present at the conference. This is necessary for the work to be included in the conference program and book. It's important to remember that one registration will only cover the publication of a single accepted paper or poster.

Registration

Features Early bird Payment Deadline 19 October 2024 Regular Payment Deadline 28 Oct 2024
 
International*
Delegate US $250 US $300
Student US $150 US $200
 
Thai**
Delegate 4,000 Baht 5,000 Baht
Student 2,000 Baht 3,000 Baht
     
Medical Design Members*** US $100 US $150

Please note that all online charges are made in US dollars and Thai baht (THB) at the current exchange rate.
All participants are cordially invited to join the Medical Design Association (MDA) at a discounted fee by filling out the MDA Membership Form
and sending it via email to the MDA email address (mda@pddlab.org). 

Event Schedule

THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MEDICAL DESIGN (MD2024)

DIGITAL HEALTH AND AI INNOVATON: TRANSFORMING FUTURE GLOBAL HEALTHCARE

MEETING VENUE: UNISERV, CHIANG MAI UNIVERSITY, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND

Date : 2024/11/11~2024/11/14

11 November 2024 (Monday)
12 November 2024 (Tuesday)

Prof. Pongruk Sribanditmongkol
President of Chiang Mai University

Prof. Dr. Kevin C. Tseng
President of the Medical Design Association

Keynote speech 1: Digital Transformation Journey: AI Empowering Breakthroughs and Innovations in Healthcare Delivery
SpeakerProf. Chi-Chang Chang
President of the Medical Decision Science Association of Taiwan

Keynote speech 2: Digital Health & AI Innovation; It’s Threat or Opportunity for Health Profession
SpeakerAssoc.Prof. Thammasin Ingviya
Assistant Dean of Data Analytic and Digital Innovation, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkla, Thailand

Panel discussion I: Digital health and AI Innovation for elderly and disability healthcare : Don’t leave them behind
Moderator: CMU & Taiwan

Invited speech 1: Enhancing Elderly Care Efficiency in Healthcare Centers Through Advanced Indoor Location and Behavior Identification Technologies
Speaker: Assoc.Prof.
Teerayut Horanont
Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University

Invited speech 2: Deployment of AI for Nationwide Primary Eye Care in Thailand
Speaker: Paisan Rruamviboonsuk

Assistant Director for Centres of Medical Excellence, Prof. of Ophthalmology, Rajavithi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand

Invited speech 3: Exoskeletal robot-assisted task-specific bimanual hand training in stroke patients
Speaker: Asst. Prof
. Dr. Jian-Jia Huang
MSc Program in Innovation for Smart Medicine, Chang Gung University

Invited speech 4: Development of an Automated Detection Tool to Assist in the Recognition and Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy Status Using the HINE Assessment Method
Speaker: Asst. Prof
. Dr. Yue-Peng Chen
MSc Program in Innovation for Smart Medicine, Chang Gung University.

Parallel Session I: Digital Health & AI Innovation for Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)

Parallel Session II: Digital Health & AI Innovation for communicable diseases (CDs)

Parallel Session III: Mental Health Technologies and Social Well-being

Digital Health and AI innovation in Mental Health: Challenges and Next Steps
Moderator: CMU & Taiwan

Invited speech 1: Transforming Mental Health with AI: Successes, Challenges, and Future Directions
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Solaphat Hemrungrojn
Cognitive fitness center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

Invited speech 2: AI-Driven Virtual Reality for Personalized Learning in Children with Autism  : What we have learned so far
Speaker: Asst. Prof. Dr. Kannikar Intawong
Faculty of Public Health, Chiang Mai University

Invited speech 3: Security and Privacy Challenges and Considerations in Digital Health and AI Innovation
Speaker: Prof. 
Dr. Chien-Lung Hsu
Department of Information Management, Chang Gung University

Invited speech 4: Designing a System for Dementia Care to Support Caregivers
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Kevin C. Tseng
Department of Industrial Design, National Taipei University of Technology

13 November 2024 (Wednesday)

Keynote speech 1: Using AI Estimation of Gestational Age for Pregnant Women in Low-Resource Setting  
Speaker: Prof. Jeffrey S. A. Stringer
School of Medicine, University of North Carolina: Chapel Hill, NC, US

Keynote speech 2: Advanced Digital Technologies in Healthcare: Transforming Diagnosis and Treatment for Seniors and Children
Speaker: Prof. Tsai-Hsuan Tsai
Director and Professor of the Master of Science Degree Program in Innovation for Smart Medicine, Chang Gung University

Health Informatics, Big Data Analysis & Utilization in Healthcare

Biomedical Design

Digital Health and AI Innovation for Medical Diagnosis, Treatment & Personal Health

Privacy, Ethics, and Security for Digital Healthcare

Keynote speech 1: Using AI Estimation of Gestational Age for Pregnant Women in Low-Resource Setting
Speaker: Worawut Kowatcharakul
Director of Sansai Hospital, Sansai, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Panel Discussion III: Digital health and AI innovation for Environmental Health and Chronic Diseases Management: Turning Data into Action
Moderator:


Invited speech 1: Bridging the Gap: Connecting PM 2.5 Sensor Networks “Dustboy” with Healthcare Innovation 
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sate Sampattagul
Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineer, Chiang Mai University

Invited speech 2: Turning Health Big Data into Public Health Surveillance for Climate Change and Impact on Human Health
Spearker: Emeritus Prof. Suwat Chariyalertsak
Dean of faculty of Public Health, Chiang Mai University

Invited speech 3: The new approaches for colorectal cancer screening
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sherry Yueh-Hsia Chiuspeech
Department of Health Care Management, Chang Gung University 

Invited speechr 4: Non-invasive and Portable Swallowing Disorder Detection and Alarming
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wann-Yun Shieh

Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taiwan

Prof. Suwat Chariyalertsak
Dean, Faculty of Public Health, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Prof. Dr. Kevin C. Tseng
President of the Medical Design Association
Professor, Department of Industrial Design, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

14 November 2024 (Thursday)

Invited people only

Organizing Committee

General Chairs

Emeritus Professor Suwat Chariyalertsak (Chiang Mai University, Thailand)

Professor Dr. Kevin C. Tseng (National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan)

Technical Program Chairs

Sung-Hui Tseng (Taipei Medical University, Taiwan)

Pallop Siewchaisakul (Chiang Mai University, Thailand)

Workshop Chairs

Max Wu (Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taiwan)

Kannikar Intawong (Chiang Mai University, Thailand)

Publications Chairs

Kevin C. Tseng (National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan)

Chien-Lung Hsu (Chang Gung University, Taiwan)

Yu-Cheng Pei (Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan)

Sirianong Namwongprom (Chiang Mai University, Thailand)

Nipon Theera-Umpon (Chiang Mai University, Thailand)

Public Affair Chairs

Charles Huang (Chang Gung University, Taiwan)

Aksara Thongprachum (Chiang Mai University, Thailand)

Promotions Chairs

Tsai-Hsuan Tsai (Chang Gung University, Taiwan)

Sherry Chiu (Chang Gung University, Taiwan)

Waraporn Boonchieng (Chiang Mai University, Thailand)

Finance Chairs

I-han Chen (Soochow University, Taiwan)

Waraporn Boonchieng (Chiang Mai University, Thailand)

Publicity & Public Relations Chair

Wann-Yun Shieh (Chang Gung University, Taiwan)

Tzyh-Chyang Chang (Bali Psychiatric Center, MOHW, Taiwan)

Keynote Speakers

speaker

School of Medicine, University of North Carolina: Chapel Hill, NC, US

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Director and Professor of the MSc Program in Innovation for Smart Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taiwan

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Assistant Dean of Data Analytic and Digital Innovation, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkla, Thailand

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President of the Medical Decision Science Association of Taiwan

speaker

Director of Sansai Hospital, Sansai, Chiang Mai, Thailand

speaker

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and School of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou / Chang Gung University, Taiwan

Invited Speakers

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Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology,Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand

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MSc Program in Innovation for Smart Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taiwan

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Assistant Director for Centres of Medical Excellence, Prof. of Ophthalmology, Rajavithi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand

speaker

MSc Program in Innovation for Smart Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taiwan

speaker

Cognitive Fitness Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand

speaker

Department of Industrial Design, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

speaker

Faculty of Public Health, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

speaker

Department of Information Management, Chang Gung University, Taiwan

speaker

Department of Health Care Management, Chang Gung University, Taiwan

speaker

Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taiwan

speaker

Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineer, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

speaker

Dean of faculty of Public Health, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Travel Guide

Chiang Mai University

239 Huay Kaew Rd, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200Thailand

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