Where medicine meets in silico medicine: an examination paper on computational modeling & simulation
- gestam
- Jun 26, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 2, 2023
ACADEMIC TEACHING
(MECHANISTIC MULTISCALE MODELING)
Within the framework of the new English-speaking MSc Program in Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine, organized and offered by the National Technical University of Athens (School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and School of Mechanical Engineering (ME)) in collaboration with Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the first written examination of the compulsory course entitled "Computer Modeling and Simulation for Medicine" was held on 20 June 2023.
By clicking at the pdf file button below, you can access the written examination question paper, contributing 70 percent to the final course mark. The paper was prepared by the coordinator and main lecturer of the course Research Professor Georgios S. Stamatakos, Director of In Silico Oncology and in Silico Group, ICCS, ECE, NTUA. Apart from its original goal, the paper could provide a fast glimpse at the depth, the breadth and the exciting interdisciplinarity of the new scientific, technological and gradually clinical domain of in silico medicine. Therefore, the exam paper might also be of interest to both prospective students and the interested general public alike.
It is worth noting that the globally first course on in silico medicine was introduced by the same individual, acknowledged as the "father of in silico medicine", into the PhD Program of ECE, NTUA, in 2014 (https://www.vph-institute.org/news/new-postgraduate-subject-on-multiscale-cancer-modelling-and-in-silico-medicine-mscm-ism.html). The above course will be taught by GSS in ECE, NTUA (PhD Program) during the fall semester 2023/2024 for the tenth consecutive time.
This is a fascinating example of how engineering, computer science, and medicine are increasingly converging. Computational modeling and simulation have become essential tools for understanding complex biological systems, predicting treatment outcomes, and supporting personalized medicine. Making the examination paper publicly available is also a great way to showcase the interdisciplinary nature of in silico medicine and give prospective students a realistic view of the knowledge and problem-solving skills expected in this rapidly evolving field.
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This is a great example of how engineering, computer science, and medicine are coming together to advance healthcare. Computational modeling and simulation are becoming increasingly important for understanding diseases, testing treatments virtually, and supporting personalized medicine. Sharing the examination paper also gives prospective students a clear picture of the interdisciplinary knowledge and analytical skills required in the growing field of in silico medicine.
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