Biomedical Engineering ITB Launches Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation Book
Most biomedical technology used in Indonesian clinical laboratories is currently imported. The domestic industry is still unable to compete with foreign industries in developing medical devices, especially those rich in cutting-edge technology. Therefore, greater research and involvement are needed to enable national players to enter the medical equipment market. This led to the birth of the book "Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation," compiled by the Biomedical Engineering Research Group, School of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). The Indonesian medical equipment industry is expected to take the first steps towards its revival with the book's launch on Friday (May 17, 2013) at the Sawunggaling Hotel.
The Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation book discusses the various technologies currently used in clinical laboratories to conduct various tests. Thirteen chapters cover the types of clinical laboratory instruments, their operation, specifications, testable parameters, advantages and disadvantages, and future developments. The book was written by ITB Biomedical Engineering students, and edited by Richard Mengko, a lecturer in the Electrical Engineering Study Program.
"The question that should be asked is why don't we publish a book?" Richard said when asked about the reason for publishing the book Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation. "At ITB itself, we already have a lot of resources, considering the number of students and lecturers. Let's say every ten people collaborate to compile a book, we will have more than two thousand books that we can publish. The role of lecturers here is simply to edit the manuscripts compiled by students," Richard said.
The event was also attended by medical staff from several hospitals and laboratories that are partners with the Biomedical Engineering Study Program. "This book launch event is very proud. We hope that our friends at ITB can publish books that are more beneficial for the Indonesian nation," said Fitri, one of the medical staff at Al Islam Hospital Bandung. Fitri's hope seems to be coming true because there are already two more books planned to be launched next semester, namely on Biosignal Measurement and Quantitative Human Physiology"Hopefully, this book will inspire students and lecturers to develop tools. Don't just stop at creating books," Richard said.
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