UTAR and Han Neuro Acupuncture &
Herbal Specialists Sdn Bhd signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) on 16
August 2021 via Zoom to carry out a collaborative research on “Analysis of
Signs of Palpation-Guided Acupuncture Using Bioelectricity and
Ultrasonography”.
The research
aims to measure the palpation signs of the head and neck using the
ultrasound device on four-dimensional volumetric imaging, tissue
elastographic imaging and musculoskeletal ultrasound; and with the use of
bio-electrical impedance on the distribution of body composition,
Bioelectric Impedance Analysis and Electric Dispersion Analysis.
The
signatories were UTAR President Ir Prof Dr Ewe Hong Tat and Han Neuro
Acupuncture & Herbal Specialists Sdn Bhd Director-cum-TCM Practitioner Tham
Hui Saan. The signing was witnessed by UTAR Institute of Postgraduate
Studies and Research Director Assoc Prof Dr Yong Thian Khok and Han Neuro
Acupuncture & Herbal Specialists Sdn Bhd Deputy Director Chan Xian Kang.
Prof Ewe hoping that the
MoA will lead to more exciting and mutually beneficial outcomes
In
his remarks, Prof Ewe expressed, “I am glad to note that this MoA marks
UTAR’s collaboration with Han Neuro Acupuncture and Herbal Specialists Sdn
Bhd. This initiative of research collaboration between UTAR and Han Neuro
Acupuncture and Herbal Specialists Sdn Bhd hopes to respond to the academic
and community needs. I also believe that the outcome from the research
initiatives will respond as a better treatment to the existing acupuncture
treatments that we have.” He added, “I am hopeful that this MoA will promote
mutual understanding and cooperation, which will lead to more exciting and
mutually beneficial outcomes.”
Tham thanking everyone for
sparing their time to attend the event
On the other hand, Tham expressed her pleasure to collaborate with UTAR for
this meaningful research. She said, “Thank you everyone for sparing your
time to attend this event. It is truly a pleasure to be able to collaborate
with UTAR for this meaningful research.” She added, “Today will be a
momentous day for both Han Neuro Acupuncture & Herbal Specialists Sdn Bhd
and UTAR as this collaboration sets a significant milestone for both
parties. I believe that the collaboration between us can leverage each
other’s strength to achieve evidence-based clinical practice that can
subsequently benefit the community.”
Also present at the event were Institute of Postgraduate Studies and
Research Deputy Director Prof Ts Dr Lim Yang Mooi, Division of Community and
International Networking (DCInterNet) Director Assoc Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn,
DCInterNet Deputy Director Dr Chen, I-Chi, Faculty of Medicine and Health
Sciences academic Foo Chai Nien, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and
Science academics Dr Mok Siew Ying, Dr Tan Lee Fan and Dr Goh Choon Hian,
and UTAR staff.
Han Neuro Acupuncture & Herbal Specialists is a specialised Chinese Medicine
centre. The centre provides systematic and holistic treatment towards
neurologic diseases. With the application of highly effective Micro
Perception In-Depth treatment system, the centre also offers comprehensive
and high quality specialised medical care towards brain, nervous system,
muscular system and skeletal related diseases.
A group photograph at the
end of the event
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