Sample Assist® is an innovative Australian medical technology start-up with a rich history rooted in 35 years of experience in the medical and technology fields. The founders’ unique blend of expertise led to the creation of Sample Assist, aimed at addressing a crucial challenge: protecting patient privacy while making the collection of biological samples more secure, efficient, faster, and safer.
Today, Sample Assist offers an integrated digital sample collection solution. This cutting-edge platform connects patients, collectors, collection centers, and laboratories in a single secure online environment, revolutionising the way medical samples are collected and processed.
Sample Assist was interested in hosting an APR.Intern due to the program’s strong reputation for effectively bridging the gap between academic research and industry application.
The opportunity to participate in real-world projects with tangible impact aligns perfectly with our commitment to innovation and practical solutions in the medical technology field. APR.Intern’s focus on facilitating collaboration between students and industry partners provides a unique platform for professional growth and skill development, which is essential for nurturing the next generation of professionals who can contribute to our mission of revolutionising sample collection processes.
Asmaa Seyam is a third year PhD candidate, from the University of Wollongong School of Computing and Information Technology, researching ways to enhance the resilience of and minimise waste within food supply chains. During her APR PhD internship at Sample Assist, Asmaa applied her research skills to create real world impact in the med-tech sector.
Pre-employment medical tests process is a common and necessary step in the hiring process in Australia and New Zealand. The process is complicated, expensive, paper-based and time-consuming, requiring the involvement of multiple parties, including employees, employers, clinics, laboratories and healthcare professionals. At Sample Assist, Asmaa worked on developing a digital technological platform that integrates all parties, streamlines the process, and ensures privacy for employees and patients, accomplishing the process while reducing cost and time for all involved parties.
This program provides an exceptional opportunity to apply research skills in real-world industrial settings, allowing us to gain practical experience relevant to our field of study.
In her future, Asmaa envisions herself launching a professional career with a solid foundation gained through her participation in this program.
Asmaa Seyam is completing a Doctor of Philosophy – PhD, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, University of Wollongong
Asmaa was a recipient of the University of Wollongong (UoW) LIFT grant.
