July 13, 2012
Researchers at the University of Calgary have created a new, interactive tool that will change the way medical education is taught. LINDSAY is a virtual human, named after Lindsay Kimmett, a bright, promising medical student who died in a car crash.
The University of Calgary is holding a media availability and photo op on Monday, July 16th at 10 am, to introduce LINDSAY, whose applications bridge the gap that often exists between real life and the textbook.
What: Demonstration of LINDSAY, virtual human.
When: Monday, July 16 at 10 am.
Where: Theatre 4, Health Sciences Centre, 3330 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary
Parking: Media can park in Lot 6.
Who:
- Dr. Bruce Wright, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education
- Christian Jacob, Professor, Faculty of Science
- Heather Jamniczky, Assistant Professor In The Faculty Of Medicine
- Mike Paget, Virtual Reality Developer
- Dianne and Kelly Kimmett - Lindsay’s Parents
Media contact:
Leanne Yohemas
Media Relations
University of Calgary
leanne.yohemas@ucalgary.ca