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The human body is a complex dynamic machine with multiple interrelated and interdependent anatomical, physiological and biochemical processes working together with great precision. Any imbalance or interruption of even a single one of these intricate mechanisms either due to internal or external factors, will give rise to malfunction and manifest with varied symptoms and signs which may or may not be specific to a particular organ system, but related to an entire process due to numerous complex interactions eg. Cough and Breathlessness though commonly attributed to the Respiratory System have many other causes. I shall take you on a short journey discussing with you basic respiratory symptoms and briefly touch upon some common respiratory diseases like Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, TB and some less commonly known diseases like Sleep Apnea Syndrome and try to address common apprehensions related to some of them. I shall also demonstrate various Inhalers and related Devices commonly used for Asthma to address any doubts on their usage techniques.
About Prof. Jugdutt (Jack) Singh :
Jack Singh is a Research Professor (Microtechnology/Nanoelectronics) and Director of the Centre for Technology Infusion at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia.
He has been involved in research and development in micro/nanotechnology for number of years. Some of the projects include One-Chip Radio Project, Smart Sensor Project, Front-end for SKA Radio Telescope, and more. His research focus is in wireless, smart sensors, MEMS/NEMS and RF/Analog circuits. He has widely published his findings as book chapters, journal articles, peer reviewed conference papers and regularly delivers keynote/invited talks at scientific and business events.
Jack is a board member on number of organisations, including Micro and Nanotechnology Commercialization Foundation, Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication, National Panel on Nano-Engineering, Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network (ANN), Australian Research Council Communications Network, etc. He has established R&D and commercialisation collaboration with number of universities, research organisations and companies in Europe, USA, Asia and Australia. He is the General Chair for IEEE ISCAS 2014.
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