On February 12, Dr. Wu Yan, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education of China, led a delegation to visit the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, held in-depth exchanges with PolyU leaders and researchers, and learned about the latest progress of PolyU’s technological innovation and scientific research results. Dr. Wu Yan and the accompanying leaders highly praised PolyU’s outstanding contributions in the fields of medical health and artificial intelligence. Among them, Professor Zheng Yongping of the Department of Biomedical Engineering introduced the team’s innovative achievements in the field of liver disease to the delegation.
The delegation also includes Dr. Choi Yeuk-lin, Secretary for Education of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Mr. Chen Wei, Deputy Director of the Fourth Bureau of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Dr. Yang Dan, Director of the Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges and Director of the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs Office of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Dr. Zhou Tianhua, Director of the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Professor Wang Weiming, Director of the Education, Science and Technology Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region, and other representatives from the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region.
Dr. Wu Yan, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education of China (seventh from right), Dr. Cai Ruolian, Director of the Education Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (sixth from right), Mr. Chen Wei, Deputy Director of the Fourth Bureau of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council (fifth from right), Dr. Yang Dan, Director of the International Cooperation and Exchange Department of the Ministry of Education of China and Director of the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs Office (fourth from right), Dr. Zhou Tianhua, Director of the Higher Education Department of the Ministry of Education of China (third from right), Professor Wang Weiming, Director of the Education, Science and Technology Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region (second from right), Dr. Lam Tai Fai, Chairman of the Council of PolyU (seventh from left), Professor Teng Jinguang, President (sixth from left), Professor Wong Wing Tak, Executive Vice President and Academic Affairs (fifth from left), Professor Lu Lihua, Vice President for Administration and Development (fourth from left), Professor Wong Kwok Yin, Vice President (Teaching and Learning) (third from left), Professor Zhao Ruheng, Vice President (Research and Innovation) (second from left), Professor Yang Liwei, Vice President (Student and Global Affairs) (first from left)
Accompanied by Dr. Lam Tai-fai, Chairman of the PolyU Council, and Professor Teng Jinguang, President of the PolyU, the delegation visited the Artificial Intelligence Robotics Laboratory of the PolyU Industrial Center, where PolyU researchers introduced a number of cutting-edge innovative technology projects covering medicine, health and artificial intelligence.
During the visit, Professor Zheng Yongping from the Department of Biomedical Engineering introduced to the delegation the liver fibrosis and fatty liver assessment system developed by his team. Liverscan uses advanced artificial intelligence technology to quantify and analyze liver test data, achieve accurate assessment of liver diseases, and greatly improve the accuracy and efficiency of diagnosis. In addition, Professor Zheng also revealed that the team is about to launch a new fatty liver home self-test FattaLab®️, which is another innovation of Eieling Technology in the field of liver health diagnosis, further promoting technological innovation and practical application in the field of medical health. Professor Zheng Yongping led the team to transform scientific and technological innovation results into actual products, making positive contributions to promoting people’s well-being and health, and won the recognition and praise of the delegation.
Professor Zheng Yongping (first from right) from the Department of Biomedical Engineering at PolyU introduces the liver fibrosis and fatty liver assessment system developed by the team.Dr. Cai Ruolian, Secretary for Education of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (first from left).Dr. Wu Yan, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education of China (second from left).Dr. Lam Tai-fai, Chairman of the PolyU Council (third from left).Professor Teng Jinguang, President of PolyU (fourth from left)
Liver disease has become one of the public health issues in my country and even the world. Since the development of liver disease is relatively hidden, when the human body feels obvious symptoms, it has often developed into cirrhosis or even liver cancer. Therefore, early liver screening and treatment are particularly critical.
Liverscan quantitative shear wave ultrasound liver measurement instrument is a leader in elastic imaging wireless ultrasound application equipment in the field of chronic liver disease. It is equipped with the world’s exclusive patented instantaneous elastic imaging technology under real-time guidance of two-dimensional ultrasound. It can perform real-time image guidance when detecting liver data, and achieve non-invasive, accurate and rapid detection of the liver. The device integrates composite wireless probes, adaptive configuration systems, NAFLD risk prediction models, intelligent follow-up management and other functions, and can evaluate the functional status of the liver and disease risks early.
Compared with traditional invasive detection methods, Liverscan can effectively avoid the infection risks brought by liver biopsy. Its strong independent research and development capabilities and lightweight and portable design characteristics greatly reduce product deployment, maintenance and learning costs, and are suitable for multiple clinical departments. The detection process is extremely convenient, and it only takes one minute to obtain liver test data, which can timely detect potential risks and guide patients to clinical treatment, fully reflecting the importance and practical application value of preliminary screening for liver disease.
The visit of the Ministry of Education of China demonstrated its support and attention to the scientific research work of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. This also inspired Yiling Technology to continuously increase technological innovation and continuously develop suitable products in the field of liver diagnosis, so that more patients can detect and treat liver diseases early, achieve effective reversal of liver disease, and contribute to the development of my country’s liver health cause.
Dr. Wu Yan, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education of China (sixth from left).(From left to right) Professor Ma Cong, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Professor Xie Xinran and Professor He Mingguang, School of Optometry, Professor Yang Hongxia, School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Professor Zhang Weixiong, Department of Medical Technology and Informatics and Department of Electronic Computing.(From left to right) Professor Zheng Yongping and Professor Hu Xiaoling, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Professor Cai Jing, Department of Medical Technology and Informatics, Professor Zhang Dan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Professor Ji Jiashu, School of Optometry