Masterful Miracle Doctor

Chapter 1084 - 1046: This Project Burns Money Like Crazy

In the evening, Lin Jie, who had just finished a surgery, tidied up and left the annex building, finding Cheng Xingguang waiting for him outside."Is there something wrong?"

Cheng Xingguang nodded and said, "The message has come from the Healthcare Committee."

"When they contacted you, knowing you were in surgery, they notified me instead."

"Expert Lin, our intelligent medical research project has been approved."

Seeing the lack of joy on his face, Lin Jie somewhat understood and asked, "Support is minimal?"

Cheng Xingguang raised his hand with a bitter smile and said, "They approved five million, better than nothing."

Five million isn't a small sum for an ordinary research project.

However, for intelligent medical research, which often involves tens or hundreds of millions in investment, five million is just a drop in the bucket.

"The people from the Healthcare Committee specifically explained that the level of support is not a reflection of their disregard for you, Expert Lin."

"Mainly, this project is not within your expertise, and many in the committee don't see a promising application prospect for this project. Although a few people strongly support it, the minority ultimately obeys the majority."

Lin Jie was not too disappointed with this news.

His expectations weren't high to begin with.

He smiled and said, "We got the project approval, so when seeking investment in the future, we can use the name of a nationally approved research project, and an extra five million support is a pleasant surprise."

Cheng Xingguang sighed lightly, forcing a smile, and said, "Let me give you another 'bait'."

"They also said that as long as we achieve some tangible results, the Healthcare Committee will change their attitude and give us strong support."

Lin Jie chuckled and said, "Intelligent medicine is the future; they must know that. Let's aim to turn this 'bait' into a real pie within a year or two."

"However, they were right in saying this isn't my area of expertise."

"I'll contact Song Zexing, Min Quan, and Dr. Lei, and let's hold a brief meeting..."

Ten minutes later, Lin Jie, Song Zexing, Min Quan, Lei Jun, and Wei Haiyuan gathered in the Dean's office.

Cheng Xingguang first gave a brief overview of the project topics, then handed the floor over to Lin Jie.

Lin Jie looked at Song Zexing, Min Quan, Lei Jun, and said, "For this project, I can take the lead in finding funds and partners, but the specifics of the implementation depend on you."

"Let's hear your thoughts first."

Min Quan glanced at Song Zexing and Lei Jun, then took the lead to speak, "Expert Lin, regarding this project, the few of us have discussed a lot recently, and we know you've secured five hundred million in funding."

"Five hundred million may seem like a lot, but it's still far from enough for this project."

"So we have come up with a rudimentary idea of promoting research through application."

Lin Jie was very interested and said, "Oh, explain it in detail!"

Min Quan cleared his throat and said, "Our idea focuses on the 3D laser projection device."

"Its highly realistic 3D projection has immense reference value in medical diagnosis and treatment planning."

"Our idea is to invest significant effort and resources to fully digitize the body data of several men and women, establishing a shared database based on this data."

"Then, we would promote this 3D laser projection device to various hospitals, by selling or leasing it based on this shared database."

"For instance, if Limin Hospital buys one of these devices, it only needs to scan the patient's affected organs or tissues and input some basic information before uploading the data to us."

"We would use algorithms to simulate the specific situation of the affected part within the patient's body and then feedback the data, projecting it accurately on the 3D laser projection device at Limin Hospital."

"The advantage of this is that for every patient treated using this method at Limin Hospital, we gain another set of data on the affected parts, which is like having them help us scan data to enrich our database."

"If a hundred hospitals are using 3D laser projection devices, it's equivalent to having these hundred hospitals assist us in scanning data, thus making our database increasingly complete."

"This would provide strong data support for us to develop an intelligent diagnostic analysis system in the future."

Lin Jie nodded occasionally and said, "This is indeed a good idea, having many hospitals inadvertently help us supplement and perfect the database."

"What are the operational challenges in this endeavor?"

Receiving Lin Jie's approval, Min Quan was happy and said, "The first challenge is the laser projection device."

"It's very valuable and technically sophisticated, with no domestic manufacturers able to produce similar products. It was loaned to us by you from Germany."

"We don't know whether the German side is willing to sell it to us in bulk or collaborate with us to produce it in some way."

Having said that, Min Quan looked at Lin Jie, waiting for his response.

Lin Jie softly said, "You go on and continue with your challenges; whether these challenges can be resolved is what we'll research next."

Min Quan nodded and continued, "The second challenge is that we need a powerful computer center to process the data from various hospitals."

"We have initially estimated that this computer center needs to be extremely powerful, with a floating point operation speed best reaching tens of trillion times per second or more."

"Building such a computer center, including the equipment and the room..."

Certainly, here is the translation:

Min Quan scratched his head and cautiously said, "Lin Jie, the five billion investment you brought in might not even be enough?"

Looking at Lin Jie's unpleasant expression, he continued, "To make this application run, there's a prerequisite."

"We need to first establish a human database. The initial investment and workload for setting up this database is considerable."

"And also, there's the matter of data protection."

"Hospitals can use our database resources, can upload data, but cannot download it. This requires a great protective software to safeguard our data resources."

"Besides these, we need to develop some data processing and conversion applications to facilitate the use of the laser holography equipment."

"For example, hospitals can transmit real-time data imaging from MRI scanners, CT scanners, X-rays, ultrasound checks, etc., to our computer center."

"After complex computational analysis by the computer center, they can generate clear 3D images for display on the laser holography equipment."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jie's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but say, "Converting various data formats from MRI scanners, CT scanners, X-rays, ultrasound checks, etc., into clear 3D image maps."

"This is truly a major initiative and achievement."

"Can it really be done?"

Song Zexing softly replied, "I've conducted some analyses and research with domestic computer experts, and theoretically, it can be done."

"However, firstly, it requires a large database to provide analysis reference samples, and secondly, the design of analysis and conversion algorithms needs to be extraordinarily meticulous."

"This needs a tech team of computer experts and quite some time before it's likely to succeed."

Lin Jie and Cheng Xingguang exchanged a glance, seeing the helplessness in each other's eyes.

Their proposal to use application-driven development is indeed excellent.

But the prerequisite for realizing this application, the initial investment and challenges, are extremely significant.

"Dean Cheng, right now the money I can produce is just that five billion. You also let me in on what you can provide?"

Cheng Xingguang gave a bitter smile, saying, "Expert Lin, I'm ashamed to say that what I can produce right now is quite limited."

"The hospital has a technical support department, some departments also have their own tech teams."

"I can take the lead and integrate them so that these personnel can be allocated to this project."

"Also, their previously accumulated data and materials can be shared."

"As for the funding aspect, a maximum of... ten million a year."

Seeing Lin Jie's dissatisfied expression, Wei Haiyuan explained, "Expert Lin, the Affiliated Hospital is a public hospital, the dean's authority, especially regarding financial management, is very limited."

"Any funding above a million has to be collectively discussed and voted on."

Lei Jun suddenly spoke up, "Expert Lin, our department can invest two or three million each year."

Cheng Xingguang pointed at Lei Jun and spoke to Lin Jie, "The hospital department can apply for research and development funds, and according to the department's revenue data, retain a portion as per a certain ratio for departmental use."

"Sometimes, in financial matters, I'm actually less free than they are in the departments."

Lin Jie frowned deeply and sighed, "Ten million a year, even if other departments are as generous as Dr. Lei, adding up we only have twenty or thirty million more a year."

"This money is still far from enough!"

"It seems we still have to seek assistance from bigger players!"

He thought of something and looked towards Min Quan and Song Zexing, saying, "I think converting various data formats from MRI scanners, CT scanners, X-rays, ultrasound checks, etc., into clear 3D image maps is a very, very good idea."

"I hope you can focus on this part and show some achievements."

"Perhaps I can use this idea as leverage to negotiate with the German Morris Group, striving to acquire their laser holography equipment at a lower cost."

"After all, if your idea is successfully implemented, it will greatly promote the dissemination of laser holography equipment globally."

Song Zexing nodded and said, "Dr. Lin, we can first conduct a trial version."

"Just..."

Lin Jie interrupted him by waving his hand and directly said, "I know, you need to hire computer experts, need equipment, and need to conduct tests."

"Just say it, how much money is needed?"

Song Zexing pondered for a moment, "Twenty million, using it conservatively, should be about right."

Twenty million, using it conservatively? Lin Jie almost spat a mouthful of old blood.

Damn, they really don't take money seriously, this research project really burns money.

But the necessary expenses still have to be made.

With this achievement, I could have some leverage in negotiating with the German Morris Group.

Lin Jie gritted his teeth and resolved, "I'll provide the twenty million!"