On 17 September, Boston Scientific announced the opening of the China branch of the Boston Scientific Institute for Advancing Science (IAS) as well as its new Innovation Center in Shanghai, China. The IAS will offer training in clinical practice and multidisciplinary programmes in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Rhythm Management and Electrophysiology, Endoscopy, Peripheral Interventions and Urology and Women’s Health.
A release stated that through these facilities the company expects to foster local talent while sustainably developing innovative technologies uniquely suited to the China market.
“Advancing science for life is at our core, and the facilities we are dedicating today demonstrate our commitment to innovation in professional education and dedication to saving and improving the health of Chinese patients through innovative technologies,” said Michael F Mahoney, president and chief executive officer, Boston Scientific. “China is key to our ongoing global expansion, and we believe that initiatives such as the IAS and Innovation Center will help us to continue adapting to the unique demands of the China market.”
Institute for Advancing Science
The Institute for Advancing Science offers Chinese medical practitioners training in clinical practice and multidisciplinary programmes in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Rhythm Management and Electrophysiology, Endoscopy, Peripheral Interventions and Urology and Women’s Health. These programmes are intended to raise medical professionals’ awareness of the latest industry trends as well as their knowledge of innovative technologies.
All existing professional education programmes or platforms in the market such as Horizon Academy and the company’s E-Club project will be integrated into the IAS. With the IAS opening in Shanghai, the company expects to offer training courses for more than 700 professionals every year. IAS is also expected to cooperate with top medical universities and colleges in China to launch clinical courses for students, contributing to the development of China’s medical industry.
In addition to serving Chinese practitioners the IAS in Shanghai is intended to support other professional education opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region.
“The IAS will offer various academic programmes such as medical conferences, visiting experts’ lectures, symposia on complex lesions, diagnostic and therapeutic technology classes, on-site operation training, and international exchange, as well as training programmes that will reach numerous provincial-level hospitals throughout the country,” said Warren Wang, vice president and managing director-China, Boston Scientific. “Through the newly-opened institute, our global resource network and innovative technologies, we are confident that Boston Scientific can play a significant role in helping produce exceptional, highly-skilled medical professionals in cutting-edge disciplines to serve China.”
Innovation Center
The Boston Scientific Innovation Center in China is designed to drive understanding of innovative technologies and advanced medical technology products. The company states that the Center is fully equipped with the latest multimedia devices, demonstrating the company’s cutting-edge research in disease treatment practices. The Innovation Center will also collect customer feedback to aid in the development of products and technologies customised for China, in collaboration with the Boston Scientific global R&D team.
