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2017 BIO International Convention & Showcasing PolyU’s Awarded
Business Mission Technology at InnoTech Expo 2017

Date Date
19 - 22 Jun 2017 24 Sep – 2 Oct 2017

Abstract Abstract

ITDO joined the Hong Kong Biotechnology Delegation as PolyU participated InnoTech Expo 2017 held at the Hong Kong
an exhibitor of the Hong Kong Pavilion at the 2017 BIO Convention & Exhibition Centre to showcase its impactful and
International Convention held in San Diego, California, and a awarded research and how to meet the society’s needs.
delegate of the business mission to visit biotech companies,
research institutes and industry associations. At PolyU’s booth, ITDO introduced the innovative “Smart
Scar-Care” pad which serves the dual functions of reinforcing
ITDO showcased PolyU’s capabilities in drug discovery, pressure and occlusion designed by Professor Cecilia Li-
development & delivery, biomedical engineering, medical Tsang in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of
devices & diagnostics, rehabilitation sciences, optometry PolyU, to treat hypertrophic scars from burns, surgeries and
and ophthalmology, biological imaging, and other research trauma. This innovative design has won the Grand Award
expertise and sought new opportunities for global and Gold Medal with the Congratulations of Jury at the 45th
partnerships. They also scheduled one-on-one partnering International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, 2017 (Geneva
meetings with key industry leaders at the convention, to Expo).
discuss the latest advances in the field of biotechnology and
to explore collaboration opportunities. Dr Joanne YIP of Institute of Textiles and Clothing shared “An
Innovative Tank-Top with Biofeedback System for Adolescents
with Early Scoliosis” with the public at the seminar.
Dr Lin LU of Department of Building Services Engineering also
gave insights on her awarded project “Self-cleaning Highly
Aqueous Dispersed Heat Insulation Functional Coating for
Glass”.

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