Siriraj x MIT
Hacking Medicine
Register to attend on-site conference on
October 29th 2024 at Siriraj Hospital
Register now until October 28th Oct @ midnight!
“Scaling Aged Care in
Developing Countries”
Our Goal is to bring the brightest minds together and focus on relevant social challenges.
Our Methodology is based on research and laying the foundation for implementing impactful aged care solutions.
Aged Care. Break It Down. Build It Up. Make It Better.
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Conference: 29 October 2024
Hackathon: 1-3 November 2024
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Grand Auditorium, Srisavarindira Building, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok
Hackathon Final Pitches are Opened to the Public!
Date: 3 November 2024
Time: 1.30pm onwards
Location: Srisawarindhira Building, room A301
Sponsors
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Siriraj hospital
About
Philosophy
“True success is not in the learning but in its application to the benefits of mankind.”
Goals
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital contemplates producing and expanding the knowledge and technological advancement via research that will be the most beneficial to the people.
Vision
Siriraj vision is to become the Medical Institute of the Nation, a creator of global citizen wellbeing.
Mission
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital’s mission is to produce quality graduates, conduct research, create an academic atmosphere, and be the leader in the society that provides quality and up-to-date medical services with international standard. Aim to gain trust with utmost popularity that will lead to good health and better quality of life among Thais.
About
Aged Care. Break It Down. Build It Up. Make It Better.
MIT Hacking Medicine has facilitated over 200+ hackathons in 30+ countries over 100+ companies were founded in over a decade raising over $2.5 billion in funding. Notable alumni includes Pillpack (acquired by Amazon for $1 billion), Rubiconmd (acquired by Oak Street Health for $190 million), and Overjet (raised $27 million from General Catalyst)
MIT Hacking Medicine
Event Agenda
The MIT Hacking Medicine Conference & Hackathon will be held October 29th (Conference) and November 1-3rd (Hackathon) at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok. This event - hosted by Siriraj Hospital and MIT Alumni - will specifically focus on the next generation of aged care innovation. The conference has two tracks: 1) Aging in Place 2. ) Geriatric Care
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29th October 2024
8:00 - 9:00: Conference registration & Opening Ceremony
9:00 - 12:00: Plenary sessions
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch symposium & exhibition
13:00 - 16:00: Break-out sessions & open house
16:00 - 17:00: Closing plenary sessions
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1st November 2024
16:00 - 20:00: Hackathon opening ceremony & problem pitching
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2nd November 2024
8:00 - 12:00: Hackathon
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch
13:00 - 18:00: Hackathon
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3rd November 2024
8:00 - 12:30: Practice pitches
12:30 - 13:30: Lunch
13:30 - 15:30: Pitches to judge
15:30 - 17:00: Judges announce winners, golden tickets, and closing ceremony
Conference
speakers
Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul MD, Dean of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
Dr. Christine RossCountry Director, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Thailand
Prof. Deborah J. Lucas, MIT Sloan & Director of MIT Golub Centre of Finance and Policy
Dr. Freddy T. Nguyen, MD., PhD MIT Research Fellow
Prof. Zen Chu, Director of MIT Hacking Medicine
Dr. Kirida Bhaopichitr, Director of TDRI Economic Intelligence Service
Dr. Thanadet Chuangsuwanich, Singapore-MIT Alliance
Kamonwat Suksumek
H LAB
Anjali Sastry
Associate Dean for Open Learning, MIT
Hesong Tang, Founding Partner, Xiang He Capital
Dr. Sutee Mokkhavesa, President of Muangthai Life Assurance
Dorothea Koh, Founder & CEO of BotMD (Y Combinator Alumni)
Kanapon Phumratprapin, MD, Co-Founder & CEO of Health at Home
Professor Prasert Assantachai, Deputy Dean and Head of Division of Geriatric Medicine
Dr Cheong Weiyang, Vice Provost (Strategic Research Partnerships), Singapore Management University
Win Golden Tickets to Grand Hack MIT, Boston!
Innovate & Create: Transform your idea with a talented multidisciplinary team into a start-up
Raise over $2.5 Billion: Pitch your solution for massive funding
Why participate?
Journey
Hackathon journey
Hackathon Track
SCALING AGE CARE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Choose one of these options to tackle in the event
Aging in place
Problems: Remain at home, Affordability, Preventive
Physical: Culturally-appropiate home modification, Elderly friendly infrastructure
Preventive: Accessibility of screening, Education and Intervention, Promoting healthy living
Social: Mental health, Community support
Geriatric care
Problems: NCD, Underfunding of infrastructure and public services
Access: Increase access to specialized facilities
Affordability: Affordability of NCDs treatment, Sustainable financing models
Prevention: Provide caregiver supports and resources
Past Participants Profile
We welcome participants from all professional backgrounds, including: Students, Medical professionals, Engineers, Data scientists, Designers, and Policy makers.
Participants
Healthcare professionals, Life science
30%
Engineers, Software, Data Scientist
30%
Business management
15%
Designers and UIUX
15%
Policies Markers
5%
demographics of past Hackathons
Age distribution: 18 - 34 years old (85%)
Gender: Male (48.2%), and Female (47.5%)
Occupation: Professionals (64.5%), Student (35.5%)
