Workshop on Artificial Bio Organs

Question: Where did the workshop on Artificial Bio Organs take place?
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Visakhapatnam
(c) Bhopal
(d) Nagpur
Answer: (b)
Related facts:

  • In order to strengthen Indo-Australian Cooperation and achieve development of 3D printing industry in both the countries, Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) has recently organized a one-day workshop on Organ Bio Printing at the Kalam Convention Center, AMTZ Campus in Visakhapatnam.
  • The workshop explored 3D printing, an innovative technology that covers all medical disciplines and offers new opportunities in diagnostics and therapy. From diagnostic visualization to surgical planning, patient-specific models provide an added value for patients and physicians.
  • Dr. Jitendar Kumar Sharma, MD & CEO invited the delegates to experience the 3D printing facility at AMTZ, which is one of the largest 3D printing facilities in the world with diverse materials and diverse applications.
  • He also emphasized Bio Harmonized Aids for Rehabilitation and Treatment (BHARAT), a new initiative to develop at least 10 organs by 3D Bioprinting. He invited international and national collaboration in this project that would benefit lakhs of people.

Link:
http://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1572038