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5 April 2018 | VOICES Bi-Monthly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica U niversity of Technology, Jamaica led by the School of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship (SGSRE) on March 8, 2018 hosted the staging of the University’s annual Research, Technology and Innovation Day (RTID) at the Shared Facilities Building, Papine Campus. Held under the theme, “Pioneering Past; Bright future: six decades of impactful research and scholarly achievements” the one-day showcase comprised exhibits of cutting-edge research and innovation being undertaken by members of faculty, staff and students across the University. President, Professor Stephen Vasciannie in his address shared on a number of initiatives being pursued by the University to enhance its research output. Among these are the recent launch of the University of Technology, Jamaica Press on February 22. 2018 “to provide an outlet for University members to get their work into the publishing world.” There has also been an increase in the allocation of funding provided by the University’s Research Development Fund (RDF) and amendments to the arrangements for access to the RDF to make it easier for persons to apply for and receive grants from the Fund. Dr. Kingsley Chin, (at podium) USA-based Jamaican orthopaedic surgeon, scientist, inventor and entrepreneur was the keynote speaker. He delivered an engaging address titled, “Research & Innovation: Lab to Market or Research to Product.” Dr. Chin who is also Managing Director and CEO, KIC Ventures Inc. has leveraged his degrees in engineering and medicine with his business experience to found several enterprises. He pointed to such opportunities for development of products and services in healthcare technology and in health tourism. The successful innovator holds of over 40 patents, over 35 products on the market and over 80 peer- reviewed published scientific articles. “I am constantly researching and publishing my results and developing product solutions,” he noted, adding that “I did not obtain patents just to put on my resume, but for the purpose of developing products.” In 2005, Dr. Chin developed one of those patents into the MANTIS product (pedicle screw technology) and sold it to Stryker, positively impacting the lives of thousands of patients. In 2005, he founded KICVentures to invest in growing healthcare technology companies. Research, Technology and Innovation Day President, Professor Stephen Vasciannie, CD addressing the Opening Ceremony of the University’s Research, Technology and Innovation Day. Dr. Kingsley Chin