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Engineering, Technology, and Medicine
Wendy White, MD · Surgery - Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery, UT Southwestern/Parkland
I have been a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon for almost 20 years. Having a background in engineering has been a tremendous benefit to me and has made me a better physician. Early in my practice, I began doing some consulting with various manufacturers. I have always approached every procedure with the foundation of my surgical training, but always looking at how can we do this more efficiently, predictably, and with less risk to the patient.
Early in my career, I designed some medical products for various companies. This collaborative effort led to further designs (2nd generation products). Ultimately, I started a (very) small company to make my own products.
I have also been blessed to work with other very talented surgeons and engineers and take care of some wonderful patients. Providing team coverage for athletes has been very rewarding as well.
History of Robotic Surgery
Daniel Davis, DO, FACS, FASMBS, DABS, FPMBS · Chief of Bariatric Surgery, Baylor
Discuss applications of robotics in surgery, the history of robotic surgery, and future of robotics in surgery and medicine. See the daVinci Robot Surgery Up Close and Live.
NOTE: VIDEO MAY CONTAIN GRAPHIC IMAGES OF REAL SURGERY AND INTERNAL ORGANS THAT SOME VIEWERS MAY FIND DISTURBING
How marketers in the retail industry are leveraging Technology to connect to shoppers in a whole new way
David Chatterton · Vice President of Sales, Salesforce
Review at a high level what Software as a Service is and how it's transforming the retail industry Why retailers are leveraging technology to: * Maximize Customer Lifetime Value with real-time personalization at every touchpoint * Empower employees and associates with connected data and intelligence * Get to profit faster with automation
Large Format Display Technology
Jack McRoberts · Creative Director, Copano Media Group
Large-format LED displays are the latest trend in audio-video technology. Businesses of all sizes and industries are embracing LEDs. This presentation will cover how LED display technology works, different use cases, and an in-class demonstration/hands-on demo.
Making Patients Beautiful: Jaw Surgery with Dr. Wolford
Larry Wolford, DMD · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon , Baylor University Medical Center
See shocking before and after photos of surgical patients.
Orthodonture with 3D printing and Digital Surgery Planning
Sarah Pollan, DDS, MS · Owner, Park Hollow Orthodontics
Dr. Pollan will present about 3D printing braces, digital surgical planning, and basic orthodontics.
Understanding how RNA controls biology and using that understanding to discovery new therapies
David Corey, Ph.D. · Professor, UT Southwestern
The central dogma of biology is that DNA makes RNA makes protein. We now realize that RNA not only makes protein but can also control many other aspects of how cells survive and deal with their environment. RNA is central to understanding how diseases occur and to how they can be treated. In this talk, I will discuss surprising roles for RNA within cells that affect our basic understanding of how nature operates. I will also discuss how we can convert that basic understanding into the practical steps necessary to bring potential therapies for diseases like cancer and vision loss to patients.
Artificial Intelligence is going to change your life, work and the way you study
Tassio Carvalho, Ph.D. · Center for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, American Airlines
For a few decades, business has been on a path to using more complicated analytics. For the last few years, we have known that AI will have a big impact on business. In early 2023, that all became history with the availability of ChatGPT. The future is now: AI is changing business, but it is also changing your life and the way you study. It will play a role in the prosperity and the well-being of all of us. Using an airline as the background, I will present the type of work an advanced analytics department using optimization, machine learning, and AI does. I will spend a few minutes talking about the future of AI. I will close by offering you a list of killer GPT prompts that will save you time and make you smarter.
Digital Media - you have a voice; have something to say
Ted Price
Digital Media - you have a voice; have something to say. Ted will speak on alternative media, podcasts, live streaming, video editing, and being a producer.
Hand Surgery
Victoria Knoll, MD · MD, OrthoTexas
Hand surgery is one of many surgical subspecialties. It is a very fascinating and challenging field of medicine. Medicine is much more than a science. Medicine is a trans-disciplinary field that operates at the intersection of many different fields of study. Most doctors cannot do their jobs successfully without the help and cooperation of many other fields of medicine, technology, and research. The lecture will discuss those other areas of science and technology needed to successfully treat patients. The lecture will also inform students on the education needed to become a physician, specifically one in a surgical subspecialty, and explore the many facets of the day in a life of an orthopedic hand surgeon.
Life is an Adventure - Be Ready For It
Scott Taulbee · Director - Technology, AT&T
Technology will be front and center the rest of your life. Find what you are good at. Push yourself. Evolve throughout your career.
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
karl Rathjen, MD · Assistant Chief of Staff, Professor ot Orthopaedic Surgery, Scottish Rite for Children
Describe the variety in medicine, the training needed to qualify and the daily life of an academic pediatric orthopaedic surgeon.
So you want to be a doctor?
jessie moreland, MD · Professor of Pediatrics & Microbiology, Associate Dean for Faculty Development, UTSW Medical Center, UTSW
This presentation will focus on all the different opportunities there are to have a career in medicine and potentially a role in medical research. First providing a background of how any high school student might first consider a scientific career either from early life experiences or from inspiring teachers and mentors. Next the presentation will include an overview of different ways to create your career in medicine so that you have a balance of inspiring work, but personal fulfillment, including work-life balance. The presentation will also include time for question and answer about different physician models.
Texas Instruments - Semiconductor Manufacturing
Sam Delagi · Semiconductor Manufacturing Manager, Texas Instruments
I will be providing a high level overview of what Semiconductor Manufacturing is and how we are able to create the products that we do. I will also provide a background of Texas Instruments and the products that we have on the market.
What is being a doctor really like?
Jacque Gouevia, MD · Infectious Disease Doctor, Baylor Scott and White - Temple
Many people think they know what it is like to be a doctor from TV or movies. This presentation will be true likeness of my journey to becoming a doctor and how my "typical" day runs and feels. Highlights will include getting into medical school, choosing a specialty and the daily ins and outs of providing care to patients. It will include the good, the rough and the rewarding!!