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From Here Forward
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Episode 28
Season 1
Scanning from afar: How a UBC innovation is improving ultrasound access
For people living in remote locations and requiring urgent ultrasounds, the best option at the moment is to travel to a major city for the diagnostic test. But a UBC researcher is looking to change that. In this episode, Carol and Jeevan speak to David Black (BASc’21), a PhD candidate in electrical and computer engineering at UBC about his groundbreaking work on remote ultrasound imaging. Learn how he’s tapping into the power of mixed reality — which enables interactions between physical and digital worlds — to bring ultrasound diagnostics directly to patients.
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Chapters
- - Introduction
- - David’s Academic Background & Entry into Robotics
- - What is Robotic Ultrasound?
- - Why Focus on Ultrasound Technology?
- - Testing & Challenges of the Prototype
- - Importance of Community Consultation
- - Personal Connection to Remote Healthcare
- - Real-World Impact & Potential Life-Saving Applications
- - How UBC Shaped David’s Research
- - Passion for Medical Robotics Over Other Fields
- - Career Aspirations Post-PhD
- - Winning the Mitacs Innovation Award
- - Balancing Research, Outdoor Adventures, and Life
- - Conclusion