Hack Cancer 2015

    Hosted by Center for Future Technologies in Cancer Care at Boston University

    What: Hackathon and prototyping event focused on cancer care!

    When: October 2, 2014, 1 pm to October 3, 2014 7 pm

    Who: Anyone and Everyone! Engineers, Scientists, Clinicians, Students, Hackers and More.

    Fee: NONE!

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    Prizes

    First Place Team

    $1500 Cash Prize
    1 year access to CFTCC Alpha Core Laboratory at Boston University 

    Second Place Team

    $1000 Cash Prize

    Third Place Team

    $500 Cash Prize


    CAMTech Sponsored Prize

    $500 Cash Prize 

    The Consortium for Affordable Medical Technologies (CAMTech) at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Global Health Initiative will award a $500 prize to a technology/process and/or business model innovation that will attempt to solve diagnostic issues related to cancer care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Teams will be evaluated on the following criteria: health impact (on oncology diagnostics) in LMICs , creative and disruptive nature of the solution, sustainable business model, cross-disciplinary team composition and a compelling pitch. 


     


    Rules

    Check out our DevPost Page for rules!

    Hack Cancer 2015 DevPost

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    More Detailed Details:

    Hack Cancer Boston is focused on developing innovative new technologies to solve diagnostic issues related to cancer care. This specific event will involve the development of prototypes, software, and ideas at the event by the participants. The event is aimed towards the research community at large – including students, clinicians and public health practitioners from academia, and industry - to engage a multidisciplinary audience to develop creative healthcare solutions. Participants will spend 24 hours together working and building, researching and discussing new technologies with experts and innovators. The event addresses the prototyping, training and clinical needs assessment aims of the Center for Future Technologies in Cancer Care. Specifically, participants will take a current issue in cancer care that needs to be addressed and then provided with time, space, and equipment to develop prototypes to address these healthcare issues. Participants will work in a team environment to encourage interdisciplinary learning and training. A week following the event, teams that have developed the most promising, creative, and suitable solution to a cancer care problem will be rewarded with a prize and given the option to further develop their ideas in the Prototyping Alpha Core with the support of the CFTCC.

    Partnered with LIVESTRONG:

    LIVESTRONG’s mission is to improve the lives of people affected by cancer now. Since 1997, we’ve helped cancer patients, survivors and caregivers with their practical, physical and emotional needs through our cancer support services. Their voices shape our programs and partnerships and push us to find new and innovative solutions to the day-to-day challenges they face. At LIVESTRONG, we believe that the patient comes first, and our community of bold and brave survivors, advocates and leaders is what drives us to fight harder each day to transform how cancer care is delivered.

    Partnered with CAMTech:

    The Consortium for Affordable Medical Technologies (CAMTech) is a global network of academic, clinical, corporate, government and implementation partners based at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Center for Global Health. CAMTech’s mission is to build entrepreneurial capacity and accelerate medical technology innovation to improve health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). CAMTech’s approach enables co-creation where innovators across public health, engineering, and business engage with LMIC end-users to develop disruptive and life-saving medical technologies. CAMTech supports technologies that are technologically innovative, have the potential for widespread public health impact and show promise for commercial viability in LMIC markets. CAMTech currently operates programs in N. America (USA), South Asia (India) and East Africa (Uganda) and offers a global online platform.

     

    For more information visit: http://www.mghcgh.org/camtech

    Partnered with Facing Cancer Together:

    Facing Cancer Together is a Newton-based non-profit organization offering people with cancer and their family members support, education and wellness programming free of charge. Please visit our website at (www.facing-cancer.org). 



    Parking and Transportation:

    Parking is available overnight for $24 at the lot listed below

    808 Commonwealth Avenue
    Boston, MA 02215

     

    Public Transportation:

    Take the MBTA Green B line to Boston University Central

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    What the day will look like:

     (Subject to change)

    October 2, 2015

    01:00 PM Check-in and Arrival

    01:30 PM Opening Talk, Sharon Wong, PhD, Alpha Core Director @ CFTCC

    01:45 PM Eric Stout, Livestrong

    02:15 PM Stephan Anderson, MD, Boston University Medical Center

    03:00 PM Networking and Build your Teams!

    03:30 PM Idea Spitfire Session

    03:45 PM Panel with Facing Cancer Together

    04:30 PM Teams Should start developing Products

    06:00 PM Dinner (provided)

    10:00 PM EPIC Closes (Not yet confirmed)

    October 3, 2015

    06:00 AM EPIC Opens

    05:00 PM Submission

    05:05 PM Presentations

    06:45 PM Closing Remarks, Sharon Wong

    07:00 PM Hackathon Ends

     

     

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    FAQs

     

    Can teams be formed prior to the event?

     

    Yes, teams can be formed prior to the event. However, if there are people showing up as individuals, teams can be formed at the event.

     

    What kind of materials will be provided?

     

    There will be a wide range of materials and equipments provided. This will include equipment such as a 3-D printer, electronics kits, batteries, glue, screwdrivers. We will have almost everything to get you started! This year it will be at EPIC which will allow you to have access to large machinery as well! 

      

    Are there specific topics for the hackathon?

     

    There will be topics presented by the speakers on the day of the event, but you are welcome to develop and work on ideas that you have come up with on your own. The only requirement is that the topics are cancer care related.

     

    Do all prototypes and ideas need to be generated at the event?

     

    Ideas can be generated prior to the event. However, any prototype development (building of the device, programming of the software, etc) CAN'T occur prior to the event. We want to maintain this rule to be fair to everyone who is participating.

     

    Can we bring our own materials?

     

    Yes! You are welcome to bring your own materials (webcams, kinects, cardboard, tape, small equipment, etc). Also, on the day of the event teams are more then welcome to leave to the venue to purchase more items.


    Will there be computers provided?

    Unfortunately not, please be sure to bring any electronics you would like to use/test. This includes laptops, smart phones, etc. Remember, there will be a large amount of people attending so be sure to keep an eye on all valuables!

    Where can we buy more materials? 

    Local stores and shops that additional Materials can be purchased from.

    CVS
    730 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 

    RadioShack
    730 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215  

    Economy Hardware
    1012 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446 

    Blick
    401 Park Drive, Boston, MA 02215 

    Location

    EPIC @ Boston University
    BostonUnited States

    Dates

    From 2nd October 2015 - 01:00 PM
    to 3rd October 2015 - 07:00 PM