Bio Medical Association
The association is aimed at developing the technical and academic skills of the students of Bio Medical department of MEC. It organizes talks, conferences and events on different fields in and around Bio Medical Engineering.
Activities
1)TALK ON “NEW TRENDS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGG”.
Biomedical Association of MEC arranged a technical talk on 27th Aug
2003.
Dr. Megha Singh, Professor, IIT, Madras delivered a talk on “New
Trends in Biomedical Engg.”
Mr. Deepak A.G, Secretary, BMA, MEC welcomed the gathering.
Prof. Jyothi John Principal, MEC Presided over the function. The technical
session was very informative; Prof. Singh familiarized the students
with the advances in the field of Biomedical Engg.
In addition to this he reminded the students of their importance in
the present scenario.He gave valuable guidelines for higher education
also.
Dr. Susamma Chacko, Principal, CE, Kallooppara was also present on the
occasion. Mr. Binu Eapen of Seventh semester Biomedical Engg. Proposed
the vote of thanks.
2)BECON-‘97
BECON-’97, National conference on advances in Biomedical Engg.
and product exhibition was held at Model Engg. College, Kochi, from
4th to 6th Sept. 1997.
The programme was organized with an objective to
- assimilate and catalyze newer technologies
- To enhance awareness in the state of the art techniques in medical
instrumentation
- To provide an awareness of the research activities taking place throughout
the country
- To develop an improved interaction between the medical community and
the technical community
- To promote the popularization of low cost technology for India
With these objectives in mind Biomedical Engg. Dept. of MEC took up
the responsibility of organizing BECON.The following eminent personalities
were members of the advisory committee.
Prof. MP Nair, Director, IHRDE, Tvm.
Dr. K Sukulal, Addl. Director, IHRDE, Tvm
Dr. Lazar Mathew ,Director, DEBEL, Banglore.
Dr. K Mohandas, Dierctor,SCTIMST, Tvm.
Dr. KG Balakrishnan, Registrar, CUSAT, Cochin.
Dr. Megha Singh, Professor, Biomedical Division, IIT, Madras.
Eminent personalities across the country presented papers and shared
their views in the conference. New emerging trends were discussed with
great enthusiasm. Several papers were presented in the following areas.
MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION
MEDICAL IMAGING
BIOMECHANICS
MODELLING AND SIMULATION