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.LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEContact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardLearn more about David’s Mitacs Innovation AwardContact David
(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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