News Story: Strength in Unity – NTU Teams Shine at GCIEM 2026 Global Summit 

At this year’s Global Consortium on Innovation and Engineering in Medicine (GCIEM) Global Summit hosted by National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University from 10-12 April  in Taiwan, three teams representing LKCMedicine showed that success is even sweeter when shared. Facing off against some of the brightest minds in the world, our students proved that having technical skill  only secures half the battle – the rest is about heart and teamwork.

The GCIEM is an international public-private-government collaborative network focused on advancing medicine through engineering, artificial intelligence, and innovation. It connects medical schools, universities, researchers, students, industry leaders, philanthropists, and governments worldwide to drive collaborative breakthroughs in healthcare and redefine healthcare by integrating engineering principles with medical practice.

A Culture of Mutual Success

What stood out most was not the innovation showcased, but the genuine camaraderie between our three groups. While each team worked closely together, they also collaborated with the other students and functioned as one united  team. They were often seen huddling together between sessions, sharing tips on how to improve their projects, providing support and cheer for one another.

Steadfast Under Pressure

The Taipei summit featured an impressivearray of talent from the world’s top-tier  universities. Despite the intimidating atmosphere and intense competition, our students remained steadfast. They prioritised one another’s wellbeing, ensuring peers stayed motivated and focused. This culture of mutual care provided a crucial emotional anchor for the students during the gruelling hours, emerging as their greatest advantage through  sustained composure.

A Remarkable Finish

The results proved to be  a testament to this unwavering dedication. Two of our teams successfully advanced through the rigorous preliminary rounds to earn their places in the Grand Finals. In a thrilling finale, one LKCMedicine team comprising of Year 2 students Ge Tianfang, Sonakshi Nag, Ye Chen Rui and Clarence Emmanuel Chua Yong Chen, distinguished itself by finishing third  and winning a prize of US$30,000.

These accolades celebrate our students' technical brilliance, and more importantly, a community that prioritises collaboration over individual glory. Congratulations to our Taipei trailblazers!