A 21st Century Gordian Knot / Looking Ahead Speaker Series / Events / The University of Newcastle, Australia
Join Professor Benjamin Seet as he explores the transformative role of technology in today’s healthcare systems. Facing challenges such as aging populations, chronic diseases, and rising care costs, Prof Seet will discuss how we are seeking innovative solutions through biotechnology, digital technologies, and AI.
However, technology brings its own complexities and Professor Seet will emphasize the importance of putting patients first and scrutinizing the real-world impact and viability of new technologies. Drawing on case studies from the National Healthcare Group and Singapore’s public healthcare system, he will explore how to advance deliberately, ensuring efficacy and cost-effectiveness in healthcare.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into creating a sustainable and patient-centric healthcare future.
Professor Benjamin Seet
Professor Ben Seet is the Group Chairman Medical Board (Research) and Co-chair, Academic Partnership Office for the National Healthcare Group in Singapore. He is an Adjunct Professor and serves on the Governing Board of the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. Ben currently chairs or is a member of the governing board or steering committee of a number of research institutes, as well as various organisations in the public and private sectors. Of note, he co-chairs the Experimental Drug Discovery Centre (EDDC); is deputy chair of the PrepVax programme; and played a founding role in setting up the Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS), Rehabilitation Research Institute of Singapore (RRIS), and the Asian Centre for Health Behavioural Insights and Interventions (HABITS). Ben was formerly Executive Director of the Biomedical Research Council at A*STAR, prior to which he held senior leadership appointments in the Singapore Armed Forces and United Nations.
Networking
We will welcome you to the event with music, hot canapes and an open bar as you meet colleagues and like minded industry and community members. After the event Join Professor Seet and our expert panel for networking, dive deeper into Ben’s ideas and explore more about the wicked problems facing the sector and how we can best navigate the future of medicine and healthcare.
Event Information
- Date:
This public lecture took place on Tuesday 4 March 2025
- Location: The Conservatorium, Newcastle City
Medicine & Technology: A 21st Century Gordian Knot
Doors: Join us in the Conservatorium Foyer at 5.15pm for pre-event networking, hot canapes, music and an open bar
Time: Lecture begins at 6pm – concludes at 7.30pm
Post event: Grazing platters and cold canapes will be served post event for further collaboration and networking until 8pm
Location: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, University of Newcastle, Corner Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle.
Livestream : This event will be livestreamed from 6.00pm on our University’s website and recorded. The livestream is free to publicly view and a recording will be kept for reference. If you would like to access the recording post event please contact events@newcastle.edu.au.
Parking: Parking can be found on the street or in the Civic West car park. Information regarding travelling to the University of Newcastle’s City Campus can be found here.
Accessibility: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music offers accessible seating. This seating is available to patrons who may be wheelchair or mobility aid users, those with low mobility or struggle with stairs, and their companions.
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