Siriraj x MIT

Hacking Medicine

“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.

  • Conference: 29 October 2024

    Hackathon: 1-3 November 2024

  • Grand Auditorium, Srisavarindira Building, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok

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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 researches, 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 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

  • 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

  • 1st November 2024

    • 16:00 - 20:00: Hackathon opening ceremony & problem pitching

  • 2nd November 2024

    • 8:00 - 12:00: Hackathon

    • 12:00 - 13:00: Lunch

    • 13:00 - 18:00: Hackathon

  • 3rd November 2024

    • 8:00 - 10:00: Practice pitches

    • 10:00 - 12:00: Pitching to judges

    • 12:00 - 13:00: Lunch

    • 13:00 - 15:00: Judges announce winners, golden tickets, and closing ceremony

Conference

speakers

Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul MD, Dean of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

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

Carmen Yuen, Vertex Ventures General Partner (Temasek Holding backed)

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

Why participate?

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

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

35%

Engineers, Software, Data Scientist

30%

Business management

10%

Designers

10%

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%)

Press Conference

Location
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Date
08/08/2024