The Institute of Computer Engineers of the Philippines (ICpEP) held a webinar where Engr. Hazel Galas Lampitoc, PCpE, the Senior Biomedical Engineer at Integration System Company in Saudi Arabia, was invited as a Key Speaker on March 8, 2025. He shared his thoughts about how Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering can work together to improve healthcare.
Key Insights from the Webinar
Engr. Lampitoc explained how Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering can work together. Here are the main points:
Medical Imaging:
Computer engineers make software and tools to process medical images like MRI and CT scans. This helps doctors find health problems and plan treatments.Wearable Health Devices:
Making devices that check health signs like heart rate and glucose levels needs help from both computer and biomedical engineers. They build sensors, data tools, and systems to send data.Telemedicine:
Computer engineers create systems that allow doctors to check and treat patients from far away. This is done using networks, software, and real-time data sharing.Robotics in Surgery:
Biomedical engineers make robotic surgery tools. Computer engineers create the software that makes sure these tools work well and accurately.Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare:
Computer engineers create AI tools that help doctors predict health issues, make better medicines, and offer personalized care.Health Informatics:
Computer engineers help manage and study big amounts of health data. They make systems to store, find, and analyze data to improve healthcare.
Career Journey and Motivation
Engr. Lampitoc also shared his suggestions, graduates can start as Technicians right after graduating. He explained how his skills and dedication helped him progress to becoming a Senior Biomedical Engineer. His journey serves as an inspiration for fresh graduates who may start at entry-level positions but can achieve success through hard work and continuous learning.
He highlighted that the field of Biomedical Engineering offers rewarding salary opportunities for those who are committed to growing their skills and gaining experience. This part of the discussion aimed to motivate young professionals to remain persistent and dedicated to their careers.
Future Plans
Engr. Lampitoc said that working together in Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering is important for improving healthcare. By using skills from both fields, engineers can make medical devices and systems work better.
He also talked about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can improve healthcare. AI tools can help doctors find problems early, make treatments better, and improve patient care.
Conclusion
The webinar showed how computer engineers can help the biomedical field. Engr. Hazel Galas Lampitoc explained why working together is important for making healthcare better.
About the Speaker
Engr. Hazel Galas Lampitoc, PCpE is a Senior Biomedical Engineer at Integration System Company in Saudi Arabia. He is part of ICpEP-KSA and helps improve how Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering work together. He was invited as a Key Speaker by ICpEP (National) for this special event.
The webinar was part of ICpEP-KSA’s plan to bring engineers together and improve awareness about healthcare technology.
Stay tuned for more webinars and events from ICpEP-KSA to inspire engineers around the world.
