The Application of 3D Printing Technology on Medical Health

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering cordially invites you to the lecture: "The Application of 3D Printing Technology on Medical Health."

Abstract

Digital medical 3D printing technology combines traditional medical and digital design, computer science, bio technology and 3D print technology. It is closely related to people's livelihood and may change people's lives, health habits and health care, as well as the traditional business models in the medical field in the near future. Along with the progress of technology, the application of 3D printing in the medical field is becoming more popular.The application focuses on the three aspects. First, the printed 3D model is a simple application that allows a surgeon to use a model to plan out a procedure before an operation. The second is creating a customized operation guide, such as an implant guide. It helps a doctor to operate with special tools rather than the normal medical tools. These printed guides make the operation easy and save time. The third application of 3D printing in the medical area is to print artificial bone or even an organ inside a human body. This is a big challenge that we face at present.

In this talk, we introduce an application of 3D printing technology in tumor operations. Currently, the main methods of tumor treatment are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, these methods are not satisfactory. Radioactive rays kill cancer cells as well as normal tissues. A radioactive seed implantation treatment technology has been introduced to treat tumors. It implants tiny radioactive seeds into tumors and kills cancer cells only. The challenge is positioning the seeds precisely in the tumor. Traditionally, digital laminography was used frequently during invasive procedures. However, it is expensive and costs time. We use 3D printing to make a guide for this operation. The method of  puncture needle localization guided by a printed guide was performed to treat tumors and prepare for an operation. It is concluded that the new type of guide is highly advantageous.

Speaker Biography

Dr. Chen Jimin was born in 1965. At present he is Full Professor at the Institute of Laser Engineering and Director of the 3D Printing Technology Center at Beijing University of Technology. He is also a member of the Laser Processing Committee of COS (China Optics Society) and the Additive Manufacturing Committee and Special Machining Committee of CMES (China Mechanical Engineering Society). He is an editorial board member of The Progress of Laser and Opti-Electronics. His SPIE No is 00664755. He earned his bachelor's degree and master's degree in mechanical engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 1986 and 1989, respectively. In 2000 he went to Germany for co-op research work. He earned his PhD degree in Optics Engineering from Beijing University of Technology in 2001. He was a visiting professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo during 2011-2012. He finished many projects, including NSFC（Nature and Science Foundation of China)and NSFB (Beijing) as well as other projects. He has published more than 150 papers and held 18 patents. His interests focus on laser microfabrication and laser additive manufacturing(3D printing).

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