Scanning from afar: How a UBC innovation is improving ultrasound access

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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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(00:00) - - Introduction
(01:34) - - David’s Academic Background & Entry into Robotics
(02:50) - - What is Robotic Ultrasound?
(04:07) - - Why Focus on Ultrasound Technology?
(06:15) - - Testing & Challenges of the Prototype
(11:30) - - Importance of Community Consultation
(13:50) - - Personal Connection to Remote Healthcare
(14:30) - - Real-World Impact & Potential Life-Saving Applications
(16:33) - - How UBC Shaped David’s Research
(17:24) - - Passion for Medical Robotics Over Other Fields
(17:51) - - Career Aspirations Post-PhD
(19:24) - - Winning the Mitacs Innovation Award
(20:17) - - Balancing Research, Outdoor Adventures, and Life
(21:33) - - Conclusion

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