On March 27, 2024, as part of the Zhongguancun Forum series, the medical innovation showcase of the Zhongguancun "Spark" event took place in Beijing. The Med-Inn Medical Transformation Station, located at the Tiananmen Hospital site, was officially unveiled and put into use on the same day.
During the event, the Technology Transfer Department of the Capital Medical University signed cooperation framework agreements with seven institutions, including the Science and Technology Development Institute of Beijing University of Technology, the Technology Transfer Center of Beihang University, and the School of Chemical Engineering at Beijing University of Chemical Technology. They aim to jointly promote the creation of more outstanding medical-engineering integrated achievements to serve society.
In the keynote speech session, Li Zixiao, Assistant to the President of Beijing Tiananmen Hospital affiliated to the Capital Medical University, shared insights into innovation and challenges in the field of neurology, aiming to alleviate the suffering of more patients. Wang Xiaosheng, Director of Policy and Business at the Economic and Trade Office of the Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry in China, shared the successful model of technology transfer in Israel, providing attendees with a new perspective on interdisciplinary learning and collaboration.
Subsequently, eight technological achievements from the field of neurosurgery were showcased, including intraoperative monitoring electrodes for spinal cord surgery, a new assessment method for intracranial aneurysms, intraoperative monitoring systems for cochlear nerve action potentials, and precise detection technology for brain metastases.
At the same time, the organizers selected 26 projects to be showcased and promoted in lightboxes at the Med-Inn Medical Transformation Station, which became a major highlight of the event. These projects span various fields of medical research and application, showcasing the diversity and potential applications of medical innovation achievements while creating channels for exploring partnership and investment opportunities.
It is reported that the Med-Inn Medical Transformation Station, established by the Capital Medical University's project transformation incubation platform - the Capital Medical Valley, has received recognition and special support from the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission and the Zhongguancun Management Committee. It aims to provide a comprehensive platform for the display, connection, and services of hospital scientific and technological achievements, facilitate communication and exchange between hospitals and enterprises, and effectively promote the transformation of clinical medical achievements into practical applications.
