From SFX to Surgery!

You could be forgiven for thinking that computer graphics and animations are only used in shoot ‘em up video games or cartoons. But the truth is they are being used increasingly to provide significant advances in medical healthcare. Our Knowledge Network is holding an event to demonstrate how these advances can be of benefit to everyone.

‘Advances in Medical Healthcare Using Computer Visualisation’ will look into the developments in medical healthcare and provide an overview of the Virtual Physiological Human initiative in which the University’s Centre for Computer Graphics & Visualisation (CCGV) is heavily involved.

Professor Gordon Clapworthy, head of CCGV, will be the keynote speaker and will focus on specific tools that are being developed which cover many serious conditions such as brain cancer, lung cancer, heart failure and osteoporosis, and surgical procedures such as stent placement, which is used to treat vascular disease.
A support presentation will be provided by non-invasive chest assessment specialist, PneumaCare, outlining how developments in medical visualisation are being used within their organisation to provide better healthcare.

The event will take place on 28th October at the Putteridge Bury Conference Centre in Luton starting at 6pm with coffee and registration. Tickets costs £10 and include wine, a finger buffet and the opportunity to network.
For further information, or to book your ticket, click here.