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Healthcare Product Innovation through Lab-on-a-Chip and Advanced Testing Technologies* (42 HOURS)
introduction
Lab-on-Chip technology, commonly known as LoC, is a cutting-edge approach that miniaturizes laboratory functions onto a single microchip. This compact platform integrates multiple functions such as sample preparation, analysis, and detection onto a chip-sized device, enabling rapid and efficient biomedical testing. Throughout this course, we will explore the fundamentals of Lab-on-Chip technology, its applications in healthcare, and the development process of healthcare products using this innovative approach. Lab-on-a-Chip technologies offer three main advantages to healthcare products: smaller sample volumes, lower test costs, and faster turn-around times. These advantages are increasingly being leveraged to develop innovative healthcare testing devices to detect and diagnose various conditions, spanning from infectious diseases to cancer.
This course module is designed for engineers and PMETs interested in the knowledge and skills involved in product development using Lab-on-Chip and advanced testing technologies. The course will cover the knowledge and skills needed for immune-sensing and optical detection, molecular diagnostics, and cellular analysis in the application of miniaturized medical diagnostics. It will also cover practical methods for developing new healthcare testing products, such as medical instruments, cartridges, or cassettes. Additionally, the course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to build a quality management system product development.
about the programme
The development of miniature healthcare products such as medical diagnostic instruments and devices requires specialized knowledge and skills related to microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip technologies, immune-sensing and optical detection, as well as nucleic acid and cell analysis. This course aims to bridge these knowledge gaps.
During this course, participants will gain an understanding of the concepts and applications of Lab-on-a-Chip technologies, as well as learn the methods and processes involved in New Product Development (NDP) for medical diagnostic instruments and devices. With the guidance of healthcare product development experts, participants will have opportunities for hands-on experience in designing and prototyping biosensors, conducting experiments on molecular diagnosis and cellular analysis, and practicing the product development process of medical diagnostic instruments.
The participants will acquire the latest knowledge on how to transform a laboratory protocol for body fluid analysis into a miniaturized smart instrument and cartridge, using the microfluidics Lab-on-a-Chip approach.
Through this training course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding and mastery of the skills needed for miniaturized medical diagnostic instrument and device in a holistic/integrated manner.
Who Should Attend
The programme is relevant for PMETs, senior managers, and professionals who are in the areas of medical product development, especially with medical diagnostics, health screening product and related business.
What our trainees say
Great coverage of course materials and the content is very applicable to our work/upcoming projects.
Dr Lim Li Rong,
Participant from Jul 2024 intake
The course was well designed to introduce the various aspects of designing a POCT device.
Ms Foo Ling Yann,
Participant from Jul 2024 intake
Wonderful course that provides complete learning aspects of microfluidics that includes lectures and hands-on practices.
Ms Saw Xiao Ting,
Participant from Jul 2024 intake
This is the first time I attended a class on microfluidics. It’s an eye opener.
Ms Chen Hsiao Ying,
Participant from Jul 2024 intake
Very good course in the knowledge and design of POCT.
Mr Wu Jian,
Participant from Jul 2024 intake
This course provides a lot of real industry case studies which make it easier to understand. I really like the group discussions which was fun!
Mrs Zhu Yan,
Participant from Apr 2024 intake
A well-prepared course, giving a great overview of LOC & POCT products & the methodologies used.
Mr Ng Chee Sheng,
Participant from Apr 2024 intake
Great course. The instructors were patient and explained concepts clearly. Just the course I signed up for. Highly recommended.
Dr Lim Zi Xiang,
Participant from Apr 2024 intake
About the trainers
Dr Wang Zhenfeng, 
Dr Fang Yu, 
Dr Leon Chan, 
Ms Jasmine Zeng, 
Ms Estelle Tay, Dr Wang Zhenfeng
Dr Fang Yu
Dr Leon Chan
Ms Jasmine Zeng
Ms Estelle Tay
Contact Us
- For technical enquiries, please contact:
Dr WANG Zhenfeng,
Email: zfwang@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
- For general enquiries, please contact:
Dr SEE Hai Yun,
Email: see_hai_yun@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Registration
- Please register for this course through our Course Registration Form for Public Classes.
- For the first question, please select "Modular Programmes".
- Applicants will be placed on our waiting list if the course does not have an upcoming scheduled intake.
- Once the next intake is confirmed to commence, SIMTech will contact the applicants to share the class information.
Schedule
Module | Skills Course Reference Number | Next Intake(s)'s Training Period
(Click on the dates to view its schedules) | Registration Status |
| TGS-2021009130 |  5 Aug 2025 -18 Sep 2025 |
Note: SIMTech and ARTC reserve the right to change the class/schedule/course fee or any details about the course without prior notice to the participants.
Announcement:
- From 1 Oct 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)'s funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. More information may be viewed here.
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