Commercialising Innovation in the Medical & Healthcare sector
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AuthorDr Mimi Aminah
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LevelBeginner to Intermediate
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Study Time1 Hour
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Course SeriesTech for Impact
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Certification
This is a pre-recorded webinar session made into a course.
Why should You take this course?
Taking a course focused on healthcare innovations is essential because it equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and contribute to the rapidly evolving medical field. As innovations are the driving force behind improvements in the quality of services and quality of life, understanding these advancements is crucial. This course will help you stay ahead of the curve, enabling you to effectively address the challenges posed to existing healthcare providers and systems.
In this era, where advancements are not only enhancing our ability to treat complex diseases but also improving processes and promoting better healthcare practices, this course provides invaluable insights. You'll learn how to implement and leverage new technologies to improve patient care, streamline operations, and foster greater awareness and education in healthcare. By taking this course, you'll position yourself as a leader in the field, equipped to drive positive change and innovation in healthcare.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Learn about the innovation landscape and demands for innovations in the medical and healthcare sector.
- Gain an understanding of the commercialisation challenges in the medical and sector.
- Learn about the innovation landscape and demands for innovations in the medical and healthcare sector.
- Gain an understanding of the commercialisation challenges in the medical and sector.
Leading Experts for Extraordinary Innovation
Dr. Mimi Aminah binti Wan Nordin is an experienced entrepreneur who commercialises university-based technology. As the CEO of Constellation Ventures, she and her partners have launched tech-driven firms in Renewable Energy, Agriculture, Healthcare, and Halal Fintech.
Dr. Mimi began her career as a telecommunication engineer at Telekom R&D before transitioning to academia as a lecturer at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). At IIUM, she teaches courses such as Electromagnetic Theory, Antenna Design, and Electronics. She also developed the Technology Entrepreneurship course for engineering students and led the Innovation and Commercialisation Unit, managing the university's intellectual property. Additionally, Dr. Mimi has been instrumental in founding several technology startups and was appointed 2021 to head an advisory council at the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) to mobilise university research for the National Key Research Area objectives.
Dr. Mimi earned her undergraduate degree in Electronics Engineering and completed her PhD in 2014, focusing on electromagnetics engineering. Her PhD research involved developing a conformal metamaterial antenna for wireless applications, examining electromagnetic dispersion. In 2015, she received a full scholarship from Bank Negara to participate in the MBA collaborative program with MIT Sloan.
