Prof. Changming Li, Dean of School of Materials Science and Engineering at Suzhou University of Science and Technology and Member of Academia Europaea, Confirmed to Speak at 2023 Future Healthcare Technology Conference

The latest 2023 Nature Index rankings, released recently, show that China has surpassed the United States for the first time, underscoring the rapid advancement of China’s scientific research capabilities and foundational research strength. Perhaps now, and in the near future, we should venture further into the vast, mysterious “uncharted territories,” positioning ourselves as explorers, questioners, and leaders.

From November 30 to December 1, 2023, the 2023 Future Medical Technology Conference will be held in Hefei.The conference will systematically review the 30 most noteworthy frontier technologies in the life and health sector, inviting research scholars aligned with these technological trends to share insights on emerging developments. It aims to create a technological showcase featuring the release of cutting-edge technologies, the exhibition of innovative tech products, and ecosystem collaboration among medical technology enterprises. Having been successfully held for three consecutive editions, this year’s conference is expected to attract over 100 influential figures in technology, 100 tech companies, and 800 professional attendees.

Li Changming, Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Academician of Academia EuropaeaConfirmed attendance at the 2023 Future Healthcare Technology Conference, and will address"Advances and Prospects in Molecular Medical Technology"Share insights on the topic.

Professor Li Changming is a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), a Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Engineering, a Foreign Member of Academia Europaea, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK), and a Fellow of the International Society for Thin Film Science and Technology. He is a recipient of the National High-Level Talent Introduction Program and holds the title of Overseas Distinguished Professor awarded by the Ministry of Education. Currently, he serves as the Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Suzhou University of Science and Technology. Previously, he was the founding Head of the Department of Materials and Energy at Southwest University and the Director of the Chongqing Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Materials and Technologies. Since 2011, he has served as an expert reviewer for the National High-Level Overseas Talent Introduction Program, a panel expert for the Changjiang Scholars Lecture Professorship and Distinguished Professor programs, and an overseas reviewer for National Major R&D Projects and National Awards. He also serves as the Chief Scientist at the China University (South China) Technology Transfer Center. His prior positions include Tenured Full Professor at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Standing Committee Member of the University Academic Council, Head of the Department of Bioengineering, and Member of the Scientific Advisory Board and Chief Scientist at Motorola Inc. (USA).

Professor Li has conducted a series of pioneering works in the fields of advanced functional materials and their applications in biosensing and chips, nanomedicine, and green energy, particularly in power/energy storage batteries. He holds over 380 patents in the United States, Singapore, and China, with more than 50 successfully commercialized in China. He has developed and industrialized subcellular-level disease diagnostic technologies, achieving mass production of high-performance, low-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cathode materials, biochar, supercapacitors, and subcellular-scale optoelectronic integrated testers, generating an output value exceeding RMB 10 billion. He has published over 900 scientific papers in prestigious journals such as Nature Materials, Nature Energy, JACS, Physical Review Letters, Angewandte Chemie, and Advanced Materials, accumulating more than 60,000 citations and an H-index of 110. His honors include the Second Prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award of China, the Second Prize of the Invention and Innovation Award, the Second Prize of the Chinese Medical Science and Technology Award, the Motorola Inc. Distinguished Inventor Top Science and Technology Award, the Nanyang Research and Innovation Award of Singapore, the Contribution Award for Innovative Talents in the Overseas Chinese Community of China, the Chongqing Friendship Award, and the title of Honorary Citizen of Suzhou. He serves as an editor or advisory board member for several internationally renowned journals, including Joule and Nanoscale, and is the Editor-in-Chief of Materials Reports: Energy.

Main Forum — Medical Technology Trendsetter Conference

Time: Nov 30–Dec 1 (2 days) 09:00–17:00

As the main forum of the 2023 Future Medical Technology Conference, the 2023 Future Medical Technology Trendsetter Summit will be divided into four sessions: the Opening Ceremony, Digital Technology, Biotechnology, and Intelligent Manufacturing. Focusing on 30 major frontier technology trends, the event will invite relevant government officials, academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, leading scholars in frontier technologies, corporate representatives, and renowned investors to participate.

Thematic Forum — Smart Medical Device Innovation Forum

Time: November 30, 14:00-17:00

Following the release of the 2019 Catalogue for Guiding Industrial Structure Adjustment, the development and application of high-end medical devices, such as AI-assisted medical equipment, have once again been included in the “Encouraged” category of the 2023 edition. This signifies that the integrated innovation of digital technologies and medical devices has become a major trend in the healthcare industry. This forum specially invites research experts, entrepreneurs in the intelligent medical device sector, and investors to comprehensively interpret the development progress of intelligent medical devices from the perspectives of policy, upstream and downstream segments of the industrial chain, and capital markets, while jointly exploring future trends and innovative pathways for intelligent medical devices.

Thematic Forum — Frontier Technology Innovation in Gene Sequencing

Time: November 30, 14:00-17:00

Gene sequencing stands as one of the most prominent innovative technologies in cutting-edge science and clinical applications, representing a highly lucrative sector. In a remarkably short period, gene sequencing technology has fostered a vast industrial chain, with upstream segments comprising sequencers and consumables, midstream segments focused on sequencing and data services, and downstream segments dedicated to research and clinical applications. This forum will primarily explore advancements in frontier gene sequencing technologies and innovations in their applications.

Thematic Forum – Generative AI Scenario Innovation Application Forum

Time: December 1, 09:00-12:00

With the explosive growth and diversification of medical data, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in the healthcare sector. Over the past year, generative AI, as the most creative and imaginative branch of AI technology, has firmly captured the attention of healthcare professionals. This forum will invite research experts, leading AI companies, and top-tier investors to provide an in-depth analysis of the latest developments and applications of generative AI, as well as its future opportunities.

2023 FTC 5th Frontier Technologies Forum in Cardiac Surgery

Time: December 1, 09:00-17:00

Co-hosted by the Cardiac Surgery Technology and Engineering Committee of the China Medical Biotechnology Association and Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and co-organized by VCBeat, the “2023 FTC 5th Forum on Frontier Technologies in Cardiac Surgery” aims to bring together experts, scholars, corporate representatives, and industry professionals from both domestic and international cardiac surgery fields to jointly discuss technological advancements and development trends, industrial innovation, and collaborative opportunities in cardiac surgery.

The 3rd Conference of the Innovation and Translation Branch of Neurosurgery, Chinese Association of Geriatric Health Care

Time: December 1, 09:00-17:00

Centered on the ITMNS Association’s clinical resources, the forum will synergize with innovation and translation resources—including regulatory review agencies, innovative enterprises, and financial capital—to create a platform for in-depth exchange and win-win collaboration among neurosurgery experts, scholars, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders. Through white paper releases, awards for outstanding projects, and sharing of innovative practices, participants will jointly discuss frontier trends in domestic neurosurgical translation and industrial innovation, as well as opportunities for applied cooperation.

For more details on conference speakers, seeCountdown to the Conference | First Batch of Speakers Announced for the 2023 Future Healthcare Technology Conference。