'Modern advances in medical technology'
For the Scholars' Program this year, I chose to research the topic of 'Modern Advances in Medical Technology'.
From computers to smartphones, Google to Microsoft, we live in an era where technology transforms the lives of billions of people every single day. We use technology in countless ways, and for many people it would be impossible to imagine life without it. With this in mind, I decided to research a type of technology that is perhaps less noticed for the Scholars' Program this year- Medical Technology.
Medical Technology is a global industry that is constantly researching and creating new breakthroughs for diseases including cancer, genetic disorders, mental illnesses, etc. My focus was to investigate HOW technology is used in treating diseases around the world and the impacts it has on people's lives.
3D Organ Printing, Brain Mapping, Biospleen and Genome Sequencing are just a few examples of Modern Advances in Medical Technology I have researched as part of my project this year. All of these examples utilise and rely on complex technology to deliver fascinating results that are capable of transforming and even saving lives of disease sufferers globally by diagnosing, preventing or reversing symptoms of illness.
Upon reading case studies and research conducted at Stanford School of Medicine and Australian Institutions such as the Garvan Institute, I have also been able to learn about the significance of these advancements.
I thought it was very fascinating to read about the way in which technology has been embedded into the medical field and still fast evolving into new gadgets and devices we will hopefully see in the near future.
Technology is ever-changing and able to have a profound impact on the lives of people in so many ways. This topic has given me an opportunity to investigate the new avenues modern technology has opened up which aid in the development and health of our society. I have thoroughly enjoyed this project and I hope you enjoy looking at my work.
-Michelle Ma 2014
From computers to smartphones, Google to Microsoft, we live in an era where technology transforms the lives of billions of people every single day. We use technology in countless ways, and for many people it would be impossible to imagine life without it. With this in mind, I decided to research a type of technology that is perhaps less noticed for the Scholars' Program this year- Medical Technology.
Medical Technology is a global industry that is constantly researching and creating new breakthroughs for diseases including cancer, genetic disorders, mental illnesses, etc. My focus was to investigate HOW technology is used in treating diseases around the world and the impacts it has on people's lives.
3D Organ Printing, Brain Mapping, Biospleen and Genome Sequencing are just a few examples of Modern Advances in Medical Technology I have researched as part of my project this year. All of these examples utilise and rely on complex technology to deliver fascinating results that are capable of transforming and even saving lives of disease sufferers globally by diagnosing, preventing or reversing symptoms of illness.
Upon reading case studies and research conducted at Stanford School of Medicine and Australian Institutions such as the Garvan Institute, I have also been able to learn about the significance of these advancements.
I thought it was very fascinating to read about the way in which technology has been embedded into the medical field and still fast evolving into new gadgets and devices we will hopefully see in the near future.
Technology is ever-changing and able to have a profound impact on the lives of people in so many ways. This topic has given me an opportunity to investigate the new avenues modern technology has opened up which aid in the development and health of our society. I have thoroughly enjoyed this project and I hope you enjoy looking at my work.
-Michelle Ma 2014