AsianScientist (Sep. 30, 2013) – Boston Scientific Corporation has opened a China branch of the Boston Scientific Institute for Advancing Science (IAS) as well as a new Innovation Center in the country.
“‘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.”
The IAS offers Chinese medical practitioners training in clinical practice and multidisciplinary programs in interventional cardiology, cardiac rhythm management and electrophysiology, endoscopy, peripheral interventions and urology and women’s health. These programs are intended to raise medical professionals’ awareness of the latest industry trends as well as their knowledge of innovative technologies.
It is anticipated that the IAS in Shanghai will 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 programs 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 programs that will reach numerous provincial-level hospitals throughout the country,” said Warren Wang, vice president and managing director-China, Boston Scientific.
Boston Scientific established its China headquarters in Shanghai in 1997 and now has branches and R&D centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Core Boston Scientific businesses in China include cardiac intervention, cardiac rhythm management, endoscopic intervention, peripheral interventions and oncology and urology and women’s health.
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Source: Boston Scientific Corporation.
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