The “AI Healthcare Technology Applications Seminar and Cardiac Ultrasound Intelligent Navigation System Technology Exhibition”, jointly organised by the City University of Macau (CityU) and the Little Orange Digital Technology Joint Laboratory, was held today at the Ho Yin Conference Centre at CityU’s Taipa Campus. The event brought together AI healthcare experts and scholars from the mainland and Macao for in-depth discussions on the latest developments in AI healthcare technology, covering topics such as clinical applications and challenges of cardiac ultrasound intelligent navigation systems, data privacy protection, and medical big data applications. The seminar aimed to promote collaboration between Macao and mainland China in AI healthcare technology across academia and industry while advancing innovative developments in healthcare.
Distinguished attendees included Lo Iek Long, director of the Health Bureau of the Macao SAR; Si Ka Lon, Macao deputy to the National People’s Congress and Legislative Assembly Member; Ung Choi Kun, vice chairman of the Council of CityU; Zhou Wanlei, vice rector of CityU; Professor Zhu Haogang of Beihang University; Dr. Li Jing, director of Beijing Hospital; Dr. Chang Siau Wei Peter, representing Conde S. Januário General Hospital; Dr. Pan Baoquan, assistant director and chief consultant physician at Kiang Wu Hospital; Dr. Wu Baoqun, deputy chief consultant Physician of Internal Medicine at Kiang Wu Hospital; Wong Ian Man, executive committee member of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and Chairman of the Guangdong and Macao Federation of Industry and Commerce; Zhang Senhua, president of the Association Culture Metadeta Technology of Macau; Chan Mei Cheng, general manager of Macao Little Orange Digital Technology Company Limited; Si Wa Wai, CEO of Quantum Nebula (Macao) Microelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.; Bao Mingkun, Ph.D. from Beihang University; and Chiu Ming Chi, private equity analyst from Haitong International.
Director Lo Iek Long emphasised in his speech that the Macao SAR Government has been committed to the application and development of smart healthcare. He expressed the hope that this seminar would further expand the application of AI technology in healthcare, particularly in reducing initial specialist consultation and A&E waiting times, introducing intelligent equipment, and optimising online service platforms to enhance healthcare service quality and efficiency for Macao residents. He also highlighted Macao’s recent progress in smart healthcare, which has significantly improved residents’ medical experiences and contributed to building a prosperous Macao and advancing the “Healthy China” goal.
Legislative Assembly Member Si Ka Lon noted that the integration of AI and healthcare is a contemporary trend, with Macao leveraging its advantages under the “one country, two systems” policy and its comprehensive healthcare system to attract international medical technology talent. With national policy support and the Macao SAR Government’s efforts, the city is driving smart healthcare development, with broad prospects for AI medical technology applications. This event has established an academic exchange platform, promoted intelligent healthcare transformation, helped optimise Macao’s medical resources, and improved service efficiency and quality in alignment with the national strategy and Macao’s long-term interests.
Vice Rector Zhou Wanlei mentioned that CityU has made significant progress in medical image analysis and health data modelling, and has established a joint laboratory with Little Orange Digital Technology to promote AI and healthcare integration. Through industry-academia collaborative innovation, they aim to enhance primary healthcare services and provide better medical protection for residents. The university hopes to strengthen its cooperation with mainland institutions to explore AI healthcare applications and promote smart healthcare development, with a commitment to efficient and inclusive healthcare service transformation.
Vice President Lyu Weifeng of Beihang University and Yang Han, Secretary-General of the China Association of Rehabilitation Technology Transformation and Promotion (CARTTP), participated and delivered speeches online. Vice President Lyu noted that with the thorough implementation of the “Healthy China” strategy and the Greater Bay Area development plan, the Macao SAR has achieved remarkable success in the development of the big health industry. The seminar provided a valuable exchange platform for sharing the latest research achievements and promoting AI technology applications in primary healthcare management. Looking forward, he expressed hope for cooperation with CityU and healthcare institutions in exploring innovative solutions for intelligent equipment, data privacy protection, medical big data analysis, etc., in a bid to encourage smart healthcare and improve the health of the population.
Secretary-General Yang Han pointed out that while the global healthcare industry faces numerous challenges, AI technology is profoundly altering social life, showing enormous potential, particularly in healthcare. Macao, as a crucial bridge connecting mainland China with international communities, offers superior conditions for AI medical technology research and application with its unique geographical and policy advantages. He stressed the need for future strengthened cooperation with Macao’s government and universities to advance AI technology applications in healthcare, supporting the “Healthy China” initiative.
During the seminar, Professor Zhu Haogang from Beihang University delivered a presentation titled “Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs) Empowering Primary Healthcare Management”. He discussed the development history of AI and deep learning technology over the past 80 years and emphasised the importance of MLLMs in the healthcare field. Dr. Li Jing, Director of Beijing Hospital, spoke on “Precision Healthcare: 5G Remote Ultrasound Building Health Defence”, explaining how 5G technology and AI-assisted ultrasound examinations can improve medical services in remote areas. Associate Chief Physician Wang Chuanyu from Beijing Hospital presented “5G Empowering Healthcare, Winning the New Future: 5G-based Mobile Remote Ultrasound Intelligent Diagnostic System”.
The accompanying roundtable forum featured mainland and Macao experts discussing data security, privacy protection in AI healthcare, and cross-regional medical collaboration both online and offline. Participants agreed that with technological advancement, AI will play an increasingly essential role in improving healthcare service quality and promoting a balanced distribution of medical resources, with Macao continuing to contribute to national AI medical technology development as a key node in the Greater Bay Area.
During the event, Professor Zhu Haogang and his research team meticulously introduced and demonstrated the advanced “Cardiac Ultrasound Intelligent Navigation System”. They have reached a preliminary agreement with Kiang Wu Hospital on this technology and may further promote collaboration with medical institutions across Macao and the Greater Bay Area, with the aim of providing higher-quality, more convenient medical services to residents.
Source: Faculty of Data Science
