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Hung Hom Kowloon Hong Kong
香港九龍紅磡
E [email protected] T (852) 2766 5111 F (852) 2764 3374 www.polyu.edu.hk
13 April 2017
Education/Medical/Technology News Editors
Dear Sir/Madam,
Press Invitation PolyU launches University Research Facility in 3D Printing
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will launch the University Research Facility in 3D Printing, the first 3D printing facility among higher education institutions in Hong Kong to support teaching, learning and research, on 19 April. It is also the largest research centre in 3D printing, in terms of the range and quantity of facilities in Hong Kong.
Developed by PolyU with 3D printing technology, in collaboration with Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) Simulation System is used for training medical staff involved in high risk interventional cardiac procedures. It is the first TAVI simulation training model in Hong Kong to enable clinical staff to have hands-on experience in TAVI intervention procedure without exposure to X-ray. There will be a demonstration by QEH medical staff after the launching ceremony, and PolyU’s state-of-the-art 3D printing facilities and their roles in promoting innovation and knowledge transfer will also be introduced.
You and your representatives are cordially invited to attend and cover the press event. Details are as follows:
Date: 19 April 2017 (Wednesday)
Time: 11:15am – 1:00pm
[12:05pm - Demonstration: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) Simulation System
12:30 pm - Media Tour: 3D printing facilities and innovative projects showcase]
Venue: Room W501, 5/F, Ho Iu Kwong Building, PolyU Campus
Guests-of-honour: Professor John Leong Chi-yan, Chairman of the Hospital Authority
PolyU representatives:
Mr Chan Tze-ching, Council Chairman, PolyU Professor Timothy W. Tong, President, PolyU Professor Philip Chan, Deputy President and Provost, PolyU
For further enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 2766 6377 or Miss Christina Wu at 3400 2130/9162 8048. Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Winnie Lam Division Head (Public Affairs) Communications and Public Affairs Office
