The University of Damascus hosted the Fourth International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and its Role in Improving Healthcare 2025, with broad participation from researchers and specialists from Syria and abroad. The event highlighted the latest advances in medical technology and its engineering applications, highlighting the role of innovation in strengthening Syria’s healthcare system.
Bringing Hope to Patients Through Precise Biomedical Treatments
Dr. Samer Mohsen, dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Damascus, described the conference as a milestone in the country’s scientific and medical landscape. His presentation focused on the use of biomedical engineering in audiology, particularly the development of electrotherapy techniques to treat tinnitus and balance disorders. He emphasized that these approaches could open new paths for improving patients’ quality of life.
Alaa Rahal, a researcher from Al-Andalus Private University presented a study on thermal therapy for cancerous tumors, utilizing three-dimensional simulations based on real patient imaging. The research compared cooling and heating methods to determine the most effective and least invasive approach for tumor removal while preserving healthy tissue. Rahal reported that the findings are promising and may be integrated into clinical practice in the near future.
Faster, More Accurate Diagnosis at the Point of Care
Researcher Muataz Hamdan from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland discussed Point of Care (POC) diagnostic technologies, describing them as a breakthrough in laboratory medicine. He explained that POC systems—widely used in Europe and the US—enable physicians to make immediate and precise treatment decisions, significantly reducing waiting times and improving patient outcomes.
Launching the Syrian Society for Biomedical Engineering
The conference also marked the official launch of the Syrian Society for Biomedical Engineering, established in August 2025. The announcement was made by Ammar Hamad from the University of New South Wales in Australia, who outlined the society’s goals: empowering Syrian biomedical engineers through ongoing training, facilitating knowledge transfer, and building partnerships with Arab and international institutions.
The conference—organized by the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Damascus University in cooperation with the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at Al-Andalus Private University—brought together academics, researchers, and practitioners to exchange ideas on innovative technical solutions for healthcare. The event’s outcomes are expected to support future collaborations, encourage the design of advanced medical devices, and strengthen scientific research as a foundation for societal development.
