Welcome to the Lattice podcast, the official podcast for 3DHEALS. This is where you will find fun but in-depth conversations (by founder Jenny Chen) with technological game-changers, creative minds, entrepreneurs, rule breakers, and more focusing on how we can use 3D technologies, like 3D printing and bioprinting to reinvent healthcare and even life sciences. This podcast will also include AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions, past Instagram Live interviews, and other direct engagements with our Tribe. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @3dheals and check out the links in show notes.3DHEALS Links: https://linktr.ee/3dheals
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In this fun and insightful conversation with the co-founder and co-owner of Cabiomede (Instagram: @CabiomedeVet), I learned a lot more about Mateusz Pawlik, who is behind many of the incredible 3D printing veterinary products for both surgical plannings and for educational purposes. As a young entrepreneur, Mateusz shared with us his earlier failures right out of school, later, business pivots, and future outlook on healthcare 3D printing, not just for veterinary medicine but also for human medicine. We discussed many challenges facing the industry, in particular, how to encourage healthcare providers to adopt a new way of practice and thinking. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUvBfRTJef4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkYoutube: PendingShownotes: https://3dheals.com/category/blog/interviews/ig-live-interviewAbout our guest this week:Mateusz Pawlik, co-owner of CabiomedeGraduate of Biomedical Engineering at the Silesian University of Technology in Poland. He gained his experience working in international companies in the medical industry as a product engineer and continuous development manager. Co-owner of CABIOMEDE – company providing R&D services in medical engineering area and Pets Analytics – startup developing an innovative solution in the field of animal health monitoring.Operations Manager responsible for new products and technology development – presurgical models, custom made surgical guides and implants, polymeric and metal spine and joint implants for animals. Together with CABIOMEDE team developed more than 500 patient's cases on a basis of Computed Tomography. His biggest project was related to create veterinary surgical workshop models – full canine and feline fractures database according to AOVet classification.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
In this episode, we were fortunate to interview the CEO of Brinter, Tomi Kalpio, on Instagram Live to learn the birth history of Brinter, what makes Brinter differentiated from other bioprinting platforms, biotechnology entrepreneur life in Finland, Tomi's vision for the bioprinting and regenerative medicine field, and the future of Brinter, why “collaboration” is more meaningful in 3D bioprinting either in the academia or commercial/pharma world, why is no one creating software for bioprinting? Links: Shownotes: https://3dheals.com/category/blog/interviews/ig-live-interviewInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUK8Y9Vppvx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkAbout our Guest for this Episode: Tomi Kalpio, CEO of BrinterAn innovative leader always looking for new ways to tackle old challenges by creating solutions you did not know that you need.Leadership and Management skills:- Technological Competence Management; Technologically-oriented business knowledge which creates a solid ground to analyze and develop global operations and processes- Order-to-Delivery processTechnical skills:- Bioprinting / Additive Manufacturing / 3D-printing / 3D Design Professional- Value-adding to production processes and product- Know how from small product specific details to large production linesSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
In this episode of The Lattice podcast, we had the opportunity to chat with professor Ali Khademhosseini about his career, starting when he was a chemical engineering graduate student to becoming a full professor at Harvard, bicoastal move to UCLA, three-time entrepreneur, becoming an Amazon Fellow, to finally becoming the founder and director of the Terasaki Institute, a new educational research center that also wants to build young companies. While Ali has been incredibly productive in academia, his career trajectory is clearly towards academic entrepreneurship, an exciting concept to many scientists, especially in light of the pandemic and the rise of companies like Moderna. Given his success, I dug a little deeper into his secret sauce to achieve success. Fortunately, Ali was willing to share it with everyone as well as his evolving view on what is meaningful success to him and what he envisions his next achievement milestone. Since I knew Ali from his many works on biomaterials and 3D printing, we also discussed his vision for the field. About our Guest for this episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alikmit/Ali Khademhosseini is currently the CEO and Founding Director at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation. Previously, he was a Professor of Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering and Radiology at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA). He joined UCLA as the Levi Knight Chair in November 2017 from Harvard University where he was Professor at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and faculty at the Harvard-MIT's Division of Health Sciences and Technology (HST), Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and as well as associate faculty at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering. At Harvard University, he directed the Biomaterials Innovation Research Center (BIRC) a leading initiative in making engineered biomedical materials. Dr. Khademhosseini is an Associate Editor for ACS Nano. He served as the Research Highlights editor for Lab on a Chip. He is a fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Biomaterials Science and Engineering (FBSE), Materials Research Society (MRS), NANOSMAT Society, and American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). He is also the recipient of the Mustafa Prize ($500,000 prize) and is a member of the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering, Royal Society of Canada and Canadian Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Inventors. He is an author on >650 peer-reviewed journal articles, editorials and review papers, >70 book chapters/edited books and >40 patents/patent applications. He has been cited >74,000 times and has an H-index of 139. He has made seminal contributions to modifying hydrogels and developing novel biomaterial solutions for addressing pressing problems in healthcare. He has founded 2 companies, Obsidio Medical and Bioray. He received his Ph.D. in bioengineering from MIT (2005), and MASc (2001) and BASc (1999) degrees from University of Toronto both in chemical engineering.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
In this episode of Instagram live, we had the pleasure to interview Jordi Tura the CEO and founder of Xkelet on his entrepreneur journey and on 3D printing immobilization orthotic devices since 2014, which started with his own broken arm. In addition to the technical aspects of Xkelet's products, we also talked about how to grow a company ground up, how to work with doctors and healthcare systems, and how to improve unit economics to increase the adaption of the technologies, among others. How can an outsider create a product to have a product-market fit in healthcare? What was the first version of Xkelet braces look like?What are the three major milestones of Xkelet technical and business development?How did Jordi's clinical collaborations contribute to the design and growth of Xkelet? How does Xkelet leverage software design to increase unit economics and productivity?Complimentary hardware and material development to Xkelet software platform to optimize the speed and quality of scan-to-print process. What is the benefit of staying focused on one solution? Relevant Links: Shownotes with videoYoutubeInstagramAbout Our Guest: @Xkelet has been working in the 3D printing immobilization orthotic space ever since 2014. CEO and Founder Jordi has met with many challenges along his journey to bring rapid and affordable user-friendly 3D printed orthosis focusing on the software step of the workflow. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
In this episode, we were able to have an in-depth conversation surrounding not just Amy Karle's major artworks using 3D printing and Bioprinting, but also her personal journey as a bioartist and the meanings behind her artworks. The two works we focused on include :1. Regenerative Reliquary, which is a bioprinted scaffold with stem cells in the shape of a hand in a bioreactor to grow bone tissue2. Heart Evolution, which is an artistic alternative design for a "better" heart that potentially could avoid existing Some of the questions we explored include:What does bioprinted organ replace imply to humanity and our identities?Who has the right to live and access the new and expensive technology that can prolong life?Who will have access to bioprinted or 3D printed medical devices first? What makes something beautiful (Aesthetics)?Why is it important to make something beautiful (or not)?What is the role of an artist in terms of aesthetics?Why is 3D printing (especially in medicine) often perceived as beautiful?How does an artist feel about generative design? Threatened by robots? Youtube ShownotesInstagramBlogsAbout our guest: Amy Karle is an internationally award-winning bioartist whose work can be seen as artifacts of a speculative future when digital, physical, and biological systems merge. Her work opens future visions of how technology could be utilized to support and enhance humanity while making advancements towards those goals in the process.In the process of making the artwork, Karle utilizes the technological tools in question and collaborates directly with science and technology to create a joint space for imagination, exploration, and creation. Current projects probe who we could become as a result of exponential technologies and how interventions could alter the course of our future.Karle has exhibited in prestigious museums worldwide, including at the Smithsonian, USA; The Mori Museum, Japan; The Centre Pompidou, France; Beijing Media Arts Biennale, China; Ars Electronica, Austria; and is regularly invited to share her insights as an expert speaker and in think tanks. Karle was honored as one of “BBC's 100 Women”, has been named one of the “Most Influential Women in 3D Printing”, and was Grand Prize Winner of the "YouFab Global Creative Award". Karle was also an Artist Diplomat through the U.S. Department of State tasked with women's empowerment and supporting collaborations using art and technology to address social issues. The long-term goals of her work are to continue to pioneer in the art and tech field and make contributions to the advancement of society, technology, and healthcare in the process. www.amykarle.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
In this fun, Instagram live we interviewed Robert Pugliese, who is the Director of Innovation Design at Thomas Jefferson University, and Jefferson Health where he co-founded the Health Design Lab, a creative space built with the purpose of merging together design-studio ethos with science-oriented discipline to foster innovation in healthcare. As usual, we started our conversation with his early career, the path to founding Health Design Lab, and how 3D printing played a role in all that. Robert's 3D printing lab does not have fancy 3D printers, and he is a firm believer that having excellent design holds the key to solutions and 3D printing is a great tool to achieve that design. We were also fortunate to have a brief virtual tour of Robert's lab and talked about a few super cool clinical cases Robert is working on at the moment.Full show notes and video recording: Robert Pugliese: Design for Healthcare with 3DPrintingInstagram account: @healthdesignlabAbout our Guest Robert Pugliese:Robert S. Pugliese is Director of Innovation Design at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health where he co-founded the Health Design Lab, a creative space built with the purpose of merging together design-studio ethos with science-oriented discipline to foster innovation in healthcare. As somebody who enjoys empowering future health care providers to be change makers, Robert leads programs that train students to be health design thinkers and innovators. A Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Robert has spent over ten years practicing and teaching in Emergency Medicine. He believes that including both the patient and provider voice is vital to healthcare design, and he brings each of these perspectives to his work through his experience as a clinician and through his own journey coping with insulin-dependent diabetes. Robert has presented on the intersection of healthcare and design at national venues such as SXSW and Stanford Medicine X and in 2019 he was selected as a Philadelphia Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic Robert has used his unique experience to lead critical response efforts to overcome supply chain shortfalls and respond to community needs for testing and vaccination. In his spare time, Robert produces a weekly podcast and enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
In this episode, I had the pleasure to chat with professor Stephanie Willerth at the University of Victoria, also the founder of Axolotl Biosciences.Stephanie is not only an expert in bioprinting and bioinks in general, but also one of a few scientists in the world focusing on using 3D cell models on common but devastating neurological diseases such as GBM, Parkinson's Disease, and Alzheimer's Disease. We started with some basic concepts related to bioprinting, bioinks, organoids, and organ-on-a-chip, and some of the general current applications and ongoing researches. All of these technologies, however, require sophisticated bioink formulation to achieve structural and functional goals. Also, who are the major players in commercial bioprinting? Other versions of this episode: WebsiteInstagramAxolotl BiosciencesWillerth LabYoutubePast blog by prof. Willerth: 3D Bioprinting Glioblastoma Models for Drug Screening3D Bioprinting Personalized Brain TissuesAbout Our Guest:Dr. Willerth holds a Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Victoria where she has dual appointments in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Division of Medical Sciences as an Associate Professor.She serves as the Acting Director for the Centre for Biomedical Research at the University of Victoria and on the steering committee of the B.C. Regenerative Medicine Initiative. She also served as the President of the Canadian Biomaterials Society from 2017-2018. Her honors include being named the 2018 REACH award winner for Excellence in Undergraduate Research-inspired Teaching, a Woman of Innovation in 2017, one of the 2015 Young Innovators in Cellular and Biological Engineering, and a “Star in Global Health” by Grand Challenges Canada in 2014. She spent the Fall of 2016 on sabbatical at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery supported by the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries International Travel Award where she wrote her book “Engineering neural tissue using stem cells” published by Academic Press.She completed her postdoctoral work at the University of California-Berkeley after receiving her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University. Her undergraduate degrees were in Biology and Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
I had a lot of fun chatting with this international group of young entrepreneurs out of KTH from Akira Science ( @akirascience) in Sweden. We started the conversation on how the members of the team met. Then we moved onto the biopolymers the team is working on and commercializing, including why it is important to have controllable biodegradable biocompatible and 3D printable materials. We also touched upon the potential killer applications using the Akira biopolymer, including creating a scaffold for breast cancer lobectomy patients and wound healing. We also talked about the unique innovation and entrepreneurial environment in Sweden. You can find additional resources here: https://www.akirascience.com/YoutubePodcastWebsite linkInstagram liveAbout Our Guests: Tiziana Fuoco: Chief Operating OfficerAstrid Ahlinder: Product ManagerÁlvaro Morales López: Marketing ManagerSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
In this live Youtube interview, I had the pleasure of getting to the co-founders (also husband and wife) for 3D Biotechnology Solutions, Ana Millás and Pedro Massaguer. 3DBS is the first Brazilian startup that brought bioprinters to its local research institutions and market, and now it is gearing up to expand its global market including that of the United States. Some of the major talking points of this episode include Ana and Pedro's early journey as biotech cofounders in Brazil, their funding strategies, market product fit, and their strategies in dealing with the local innovation ecosystem and regulatory agencies. We also dig a little deeper on their new hybrid bio fabrication bioprinter that combines electrospinning and extrusion-based bioprinting to generate unique tissue engineering capability for its customersFollow 3DHEALS: https://www.instagram.com/3dheals/https://linktr.ee/3dhealsFollow our guests: https://www.instagram.com/3dbiotechnologysolutions/Show Notes: https://3dheals.com/made-in-brazil-interview-with-the-co-founders-of-bioprinting-startup-3d-biotechnology-solutionsMore on our Guests: Ana MillásAs a biologist, Millás holds her PhD and Master's degree from the Department of Materials Engineering and Bioprocesses at the School of Chemical Engineering of State University of Campinas/UNICAMP. Post-doctoral degree at School of Pharmaceutical Sciences - University of São Paulo. Ana has made part of her research in internationally renowned research centers and institutions, among them, at Cornell University in the United States and Nottingham Trent University and The Electrospinning Company in UK. She has an amazing experience in the amazon forest, also experience in the textile industry. As the R&I Director at 3D Biotechnology Solutions startup, she focused her research on the development of 3D skin in vitro models, vascularized tissues and cartilage reconstruction using the technologies of electrospinning and 3D bioprinting.Pedro MassaguerBusiness Developement, is a specialist in Strategic Business Management. He completed a Master's and Doctorate in the Science and Technology Policy program at the state University of Campinas (UNICAMP). He has experience in innovative technology-based projects, business development, and strategic planning in the area of Biotechnology. He is the CEO of 3D Biotechnology solutions and also partner of In Situ Cell Therapy and Labtermo Microbiology Consultancy.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
Follow 3DHEALS: https://linktr.ee/3dhealshttps://www.instagram.com/3dhealsIn this Episode of 3dhealsLive, we spoke about the unique journey for Dr. Zille on how he was a hobbyist CAD designer for cars (since 17 years old) to a CMF surgeon. What was the first clinical case that inspired him to dig deeper into using 3D printing for CMF and implants? What advice does he have for clinicians and newcomers who want to venture into the world of CAD/CAM design and medical 3D printing #dental3dprinting? We have the answers here. Video version of this podcast: Instagram Youtube Podcast show notes link About our guest: Dr. Devid Zille is a practicing dental surgeon as well as the Director of Innovation at CPMH, a Brazillian 3D printing company that focuses on maxillofacial, neurosurgery, and extremity surgeries. He is a post-graduate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery mainly focused on the correction of facial deformities., having been trained both in Brazil and the U.S. His expertise includes 3D modeling and design using advanced concepts like lightweight structures and topological optimization based on FEA analysis and 3D printing. He has been tinkering CAD design ever since age 17. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
I had a lot of fun speaking to Matteo Zanfabro (Instagram account: 3dvet.printing and playvet3d) because of many good reasons. Not only we both love what 3D printing can do for healthcare but also share a passion for medical imaging, although our clients are very different. In this episode, we talked a little about his early journey into using 3D printing for veterinary medicine, and some unique challenges in adopting 3D printing for animals. There is certainly a lot for human doctors and veterinarians to learn from each others' experiences. Of course, Dr. Zanfabro brought us a few interesting cases he has 3D printed. Listeners can find full video recording on 3DHEALS.com: https://3dheals.com/interview-w-dr-matteo-zanfabro-3d-printing-for-animalsAbout our guest Dr. Matteo ZanfabroMatteo Zanfabro, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine graduated from the University of Parma in 2017. Zanfabro is applying 3D printing to Veterinary Medicine since 2015 during his experimental thesis “The use of 3D printing in pre-operative surgical planning”. He founded a private research project named “3D Veterinary Printing” focused on the clinical application of these technologies. In 2018 he won the “MSD Community Award” for the 3D VET project. In 2019-2020 was Research Fellow at the O.U. Diagnostic Imaging (University of Parma), focusing on the technological transfer of PlayCast system (www.playcast.it) to the Veterinary Medicine field. Now he is a member of R&D at PlayVet (www.playvet.it), a new company branch that designs and produces 3D-printed made-to-measure veterinary medical devices.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
In this episode of Instagram Live recording, I had the pleasure to interview two young startup co-founders, Adam Hecht and Alex Tholl from @divedesignco (website: DiveDesign Studio) who created a niche for themselves in the space of 3D printed prosthesis for animals and athletes. Important topics covered in this interview (in both video and podcast formats) include: How can a young product design company effectively differentiate itself from thousands of others? What was the inflection point of Adam and Alex's success story? What were their growth strategies? What new technologies are they looking at? What projects they have taken on that could potentially transform an entire industry? And more. About our guests for this episode:Adam Hecht Is an industrial designer, co-founder, and head of strategic partnerships at Dive Design, an NJ-based product design and engineering firm dedicated to building industry-shaping products and brands. Alexander Tholl is the Co-Founder of DiveDesign, a strategic Industrial Design and Development firm specializing in new tech and alternative manufacturing methods. Alex oversees business administration, strategy, and acquisition while maintaining an active role in product development and prototyping at DiveDesign.The full speaker bio and video recordings are here. Support our ShowRelated Links: Interview with Dr. Edyta Bula, 3D Printing for Veterinary Medicine3D Printed Bronchoscopy Simulator for Medical and Veterinary Training3DHEALS IG Live Recordings: 3D Printing in Veterinary Medicine with Richard DoererFrom Academia: 3D Printing for Veterinary MedicineRobin Huizing: The Power of 3D Printing Design and EducationSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
In this episode of Instagram Live recording, I invited Dr. Daniel Vegh, a young faculty member and prosthodontist from Semmelweis University to share with us his journey of learning about 3D printing for dentistry, his recent accomplishments in the space, and his vision for its future. Dr. Vegh is the author behind @3d_printing_dentistry on Instagram. Daniel also shared how he leveraged social media to build a community for dental 3D printing both locally and internationally. He also brought us a few examples of his past works on camera. Additional highlights of this interview: What is the current status of establishing a formal curriculum in dental schools?Who is most interested in adopting 3D printing in their dental practices? How to find other dentists who are actively using 3D printing? What are some suggestions for new dentists to space? Full interview recording including video recording and additional links can be found here: https://3dheals.com/learning-dental-3d-printing-through-social-media-an-interview-with-dr-daniel-vegh Who is Dr. Daniel Vegh? Dr. Dániel Végh DMD, Ph.D.Specialist in Conservative Dentistry and ProsthodonticsSemmelweis University - Department of Prosthodontics - Budapest, HungaryIn his own words, " My name is Dr. Daniel Vegh! I earned my DMD degree at the Semmelweis University in 2015!I am working at the Department of Prosthodontics since then! I am a prosthodontist since 2018, and I earned my Ph.D. Degree in 2019, the topic was diabetes and oral complications!As a regular participant of dental congresses, I meet with 3D printing technology on-site, and I become a fanatic! I found out that a lot of my colleagues are interested in it, but there is a lack of experience and knowledge about it! I started my Instagram page ( @3d_printing_dentistry), where my aim is to build International connections! Semmelweis University established SE3D lab, an innovative place dedicated to 3D printing for students and staff! It has research, educational and clinical aspects!"Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
It has been almost nine months since we interviewed Mike Graffeo, CEO, and co-founder of Fluidform, a 3D printing startup out of Carnegie Mellon University focusing on key applications using Freeform Reversible Embedding of Suspended Hydrogels (FRESH) technology. If the average lifetime of a typical startup is five years, the one-year time of a startup is equivalent to 20 human years. Check out the recording of this episode of Instagram Live on how a bioprinting startup was founded, lessons learned, ambitions, and more. The video format of this interview can be found on 3dheals.com.Instagram Live occurs every Thursday to put the innovators, artists, and founders behind impressive 3D technology Instagram shares in front of the camera. Want to join us next Thursday? Direct message us on Instagram @3dheals. About our guest:Mike Graffeo CEO and co-founder of FluidformA senior executive with a proven track record in the commercialization of innovative medical technology, Mike is a results-oriented, decisive leader with a track record of successfully growing new businesses in both startup and growth organizations. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive experience translating highly complex devices and clinical data into successful businesses, both in the US and globally. Mike holds a BS in Engineering Physics and an MEng in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, as well as an MBA from Harvard Business School.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
This fun and insightful conversation with Juan Pablo Garcia Venegas, the engineer behind works on Instagram @m3daid. Juan shared with us how he was inspired to create various 3D printed medical models for the simple but important goal to help the medical students and trainees to learn human anatomies better, with advantages of not recognizing three-dimensional shape but also mobility and functionality, things impossible from an anatomy book. I could not agree more. Here are my first several attempts in 3D printing Juan's model of a shoulder. I cannot wait to do more. We will be sharing Juan's STL files in a new 3DHEALS file-sharing portal. Stay tuned for announcements.Video recording, notes link: https://3dheals.com/3d-printing-for-medical-studentsAbout our Guest: Juan Pablo Garcia Venegas(Instagram @m3daid)"My name is Juan Pablo García, I'm a biomedical engineer from Monterrey, Mexico. Currently, I'm an R&D Engineer at BMC Medical Manufacturing, which is a Mexican company focused on the development of medical devices. During my studies, I had the opportunity to make internships in hospitals as a clinical Engineer, as well as being involved in high-tech projects such as skeleton manufacturing and orthosis design. I think that digital manufacturing and 3D printing will change the way that medicine is being approached."Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
What is generative art? What is algorithmicart ? What is fractal? How is this related to the world of 3D printing, bioprinting, and 3dHEALS? Join me and our guest Robert Bruce, the young artist behind some very mind-expanding art pieces using computer science and mathematics.About our guest Bruce Roberts:"My name is Bruce (the artist behind Instagram @canvas.51) and I am studying engineering. As a kid, I developed a passion for programming and have been doing so as a hobby ever since. Programming is how I express the beauty I see in nature and in mathematics. While I work towards my degree I am exploring my creative side through computer-generated art. I hope my work inspires and reinforces people's appreciation for the patterns found in nature."Full video recording link: https://3dheals.com/generative-art-and-3d-printing-a-conversation-with-bruce-robertsSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
In this episode, we chatted with Dr. Zsuzsanna Puspokis about how she co-founded Rhino3DMedical, a medical 3D printing-focused software based on Rhino 3D. Zsusanna demonstrated a few surgical examples in this interview. About our guest: Dr. Zsuzsanna PuspokisZsuzsanna received her PhD from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne (EPFL, Switzerland) in 2016, where she completed her thesis at the internationally renowned Biomedical Imaging Group (BIG) headed by Prof. Unser.Following her doctoral studies in Biomedical Imaging and before starting her own company, Zsuzsanna worked for a year at the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV, Switzerland) on the Human Brain Project, a flagship project of the European Union. During her employment at the hospital, she further strengthened her industry and academic links and deepened her knowledge of MRI imaging, from data acquisition to processing and analysis, in the clinical context.Since 2017, she is a co-founder and the COO of Mirrakoi SA. The company offers software solutions (Rhino3DMedical) for orthopedic and CMF surgical planning, facilitating the creation of patient-specific 3D printable anatomical models and surgical guides from medical CT/MRI scans (https://rhino3dmedical.com/). At Mirrakoi SA, Zsuzsanna leads the design and implementation of business operations. She is responsible for marketing and sales, including PR and customer relations. Zsuzsanna is well-connected within the European start-up, venture, academia, and entrepreneurship scenes where she has been active for several years and recognized by various awards and grants.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
We had some technical issues with the IG live session but fortunately, we are able to salvage pearls of wisdom from Satori3DP CEO ChengXi. Here is the recording of our fun, pragmatic, and inspiring conversation about the current and future status of #dental3Dprinting #startuplife , how to make it work with new technologies (hint: not always easy or straightforward), and the importance of good customer service. As usual, there was also a live demo of fascinating 3D printed designs. About our guest ChengXi Wang and Satori 3DP: Graduated with MBA from the University of Oxford and certified as CFA, Chengxi is an interdisciplinary entrepreneur who develops technology products with a human-centered approach. She is leading the London-based Satori team to challenge the status quo by making high-quality professional 3D printing affordable, and push the boundary of our imagination with thoughtful 3D printed products. The new release of Satori ST1600 3D printer focuses on solving the pain points in dentistry. It can be afforded by the dental clinics to fabricate clear aligners (the same technology used in Invisalign), surgical drill guides, orthodontic models, and other dental solutions. Dentists and patients don't need to wait for weeks to get their work done by dental labs and can potentially get their aligners 3D printed under an hour at a production cost less than £5. In the face of supply chain disruption catalyzed by COVID and Brexit, Satori's affordable and user-friendly professional 3D printers can adapt to the work from home environment and bring remote manufacturing localized, which empowers businesses to gain control over uncertainty and transform their performance with efficiency. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
Why is Copper the new darling to the 3D printing industry? Even before the pandemic, Daniel Martinez and his co-founders at Copper3D, a Chilean startup, had a grand vision for Copper-based nanocomposite materials, for 3D printing, and for non-additive manufacturing globally to produce products that have long-lasting anti-microbial products. This podcast is a recording of our weekly Instagram Live interview with Daniel. You can find the video version of this recording on our website 3dheals.com, our IG account, and our Vimeo channel. IGTV VideoGuest Biography: Daniel Martínez is a Chilean Healthcare professional passionate about innovation and the impact it can have on the quality of life of people. His professional career has been linked to management and marketing in healthcare organizations. In 2008 he obtained an MBA in Chile.Then, in 2016 he started an MSc. of Innovation, which led to a profound change in his way of seeing the world.He began to see global problems as big challenges and opportunities to generate a huge impact with creative, innovative, and disruptive solutions. A typical day of Daniel consists of a mix between academia (he is a professor of innovation in several universities in Chile) and his activities as Chief Innovation Officer at Copper3D, where he is responsible for the short term (commercial and marketing strategy) and the long term of the company working on brand positioning, new products for the portfolio, innovation architecture, new business models and strategic alliances.Relevant articles:https://3dheals.com/antimicrobial-materials-for-3d-printing-medical-deviceshttps://3dheals.com/antimicrobial-3d-printing-toys-for-immunosuppressed-childrenhttps://3dheals.com/why-copper-a-conversation-with-daniel-martinez-copper3d-recording-and-notesSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Robin Huizing, the founder of Addmio, a 3D printing education platform. During this fun application, Robin showed us the power of design with a demo from his new idea of a personalized mouse. Our conversation expanded from there. Who is Robin Huizing? Robin is the founder of Addmio a 3D printing education platform. He recently also joined Oqton as its application engineer. In his own words, “During my study, I started my own design studio, sample. studio, and ran it for more than 10 years. I created corporate identities and websites, visuals for architectural firms, and hosted creative workshops at universities.After my graduation, I started my career as a 3D Printing Engineer at Shapeways. I worked in every production team and with every in-house technology and in a few years I learned to work with FDM, SLA, DLP, MJP, and SLS. All plastic 3D printing technologies. In total I prepared, 3D printed, and post-processed 10.000+ parts.Then I moved to Additive Industries to work as an Additive Manufacturing Designer. Here, I specialized in Design for AM and was also involved with production planning, application development, and a lot of local and on-site training. Here I gained valuable experience with metal 3D printing, LPBF.In 2020 I combined everything I've learned and my passions for technology, education, and design and I Founded Addmio. To make 3D printing accessible through education. We're working with a young and ambitious team to create online courses that are efficient, affordable, and accessible to everyone with a smartphone. We've made a great start in 2020 and are planning to grow and expand in 2021 so stay tuned. ”Relevant links: Show notes: https://3dheals.com/robin-huizing-the-power-of-3d-printing-design-and-educationInstagram IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CLGbOY0D5kN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkAddmio: https://www.addm.io/Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
Fun conversation with Michael Peirone and Kelly Knight with technical demos and economic discussion on how #3dprinted #prosthetics can change the lives of upper Limb amputees and the world we live in. VHP has helped over 200 amputees worldwide and this year, they aim to help more North American patients. Michael Peirone graduated from the University of Victoria in 2016 with a B.Eng in Biomedical Engineering. During his undergraduate degree, Michael completed two internships with Victoria Hand Project (VHP) and volunteered with VHP during his in-class semesters. Upon graduating, he began working with VHP full-time as a mechanical designer. Now as Chief Operating Officer, Michael runs the day-to-day operations of the Victoria Hand Project. This includes working with the teams in the partner countries, overseeing design updates on the scoliosis braces and prosthetic arms, and fundraising.Kelly Knights is a fourth-year biomedical engineering student at the University of Victoria who has been volunteering with the Victoria Hand Project since September 2016. Kelly completed a co-op work term with the Victoria Hand project in Fall 2018, where she assisted with the design, development, and testing of the new Force Doubler device and the Child's Hand. Kelly has also been involved with media outreach, the creation of training documentation, and the assembly of the Victoria Hand.Relevant links: Victoria Hand ProjectIG Live recordinghttps://3dheals.com/improving-the-world-with-3d-printinghttps://3dheals.com/3d-printing-low-cost-prosthetic-and-orthotic-devicesSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
This is the audio recording of a recent IG Live interview with co-founder of Anatomiz3D, an Indian medical 3D printing startup focusing on a variety of medical applications using 3D printing. Anatomiz3D is also the trailblazer on delivering point of care 3D printing service in Indian hospitals. In this interview, Firoza shared with us a few fun projects she did with surgeons (video available), and also gave us a tour of her office. By the way, this was no ordinary "office". For those who want to watch the video, you can find it on our IGTV (@3dheals) or this link: https://3dheals.com/3dheals-instagram-live-medical-3d-printing-with-co-founder-of-anatomiz3d-firoza-kothariAbout the Speaker: Firoza Kothari, Co-Founder & CTO – Anatomiz3D Medtech Pvt. Ltd. – A B.Tech in Biotechnology Engineering, Firoza Kothari started her journey to provide patient-specific medical solutions and one day end the organ donation problem by creating live organs out of patients' stem cells. With that aspiration, she gave birth to Anatomiz3D. She, along with her team, was the first to execute soft tissue models in India through Paediatric Cardiology, partial amputee prosthetic hand, first kidney tumor case in India, and the model for tongue cancer was the first in the world. Being a Co-founder and CTO of Anatomiz3D, she, along with her team, has successfully added 700 plus case studies. Her multi-disciplinary expertise prevails in converting 2D DICOM CT/MRI/Echo Scans to 3D Printed anatomical replicas, medical devices, and allied products, using various combinations of Hardware and Software, across multiple medical specializations. Anatomiz3D has played a vital role in creating the market for 3D Printing in the Medical industry in India and are pioneers for the same.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
This is the audio recording of a recent 3DHEALS IG Live session. We had the pleasure to interview Dr. Mayra Vasques, founder of Innov3D. She is also an educator and a passionate technologist for the adoption of dental 3D printing. In this episode, we focused on an application that inspired her journey: a 3D printed nightguard. This was also relevant to her Ph.D. thesis. We also answered live audience questions, including how the adoption of 3D printing differs between small and large dental labs. Dr. Vasques reveals some facts not commonly known to the public. Guest Speaker Bio: Dr. Mayra Vasques is the founder of iNNOV3D an EdTech company focused on supporting and training teachers and universities in Healthcare for the innovative and efficient use of 3D Technologies. The company was founded based on the belief that the best innovative solutions in healthcare will emerge from professionals that are raised familiar with technology and for this, the institutions must be prepared for these professionals.She started in the additive manufacturing field in 2015, during her Ph.D. Fellow at School of Dentistry at the University of Sao Paulo, where she led a project in additive manufacturing for the development of occlusal splints for patients with orofacial pain. Since then she has been involved in several AM research projects and as a panelist in conferences.She is deeply involved in creating a positive and more accessible local ecosystem in Brazil for digital technology and AM, working for local community building associated with international organizations such as ”Women in 3D Printing” and “3DHeals”.The video format of the show and relevant info can be found in the following link: 3DHEALS Instagram Live Recording: Dental 3D Printing with Innov3D Founder Dr. Mayra VasquesSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
What is the Australian and Melbourne healthcare 3D Printing/ Bioprinting ecosystem like? Look no further than our Melbourne community manager William Harley, who not only has been keeping a close eye on local trends and happenings but also has a deep understanding of the scientific aspects of the development. In this episode, we learned a little about Bill's research on acoustic assisted bioprinting, local leaders on the commercial side of healthcare 3D printing, and major funding entities. Of course, we also highlighted the upcoming Melbourne virtual event and How he picked speakers for this event. (Free event, almost sold out.) During the live Q&A session, we talked a little about getting a Ph.D. and being a scientist. Speaker Bios:William HarleyWilliam Harley graduated with honors in medical biotechnology from the University of New South Wales. Currently, he is undertaking a Ph.D. at the University of Melbourne in acoustophoretic bioprinting. Stemming from his research experience in biomaterials, stem cells, and nanofabrication, he is driven by the clinical translation of personalized regenerative medicine. He is passionate about the innovation of 3D printing in healthcare and is determined to orchestrate a series of 3D HEALS events to engage in the Australian community.Jenny Chen, M.D.3DHEALS Founder/CEOJenny Chen, MD, is currently the Founder and CEO of 3DHEALS, a company focusing on education and industrial research in the space of bioprinting, regenerative medicine, healthcare applications using 3D printing. With a focus on emerging healthcare technology, Jenny invests in and mentors relevant startups, especially companies pitching through Pitch3D. She believes a more decentralized and personalized healthcare delivery system will better our future.Relevant links to this episode:Bioprinting for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine in Australia: 2020 Workshop HighlightsAustralian Regulatory Updates for 3D Printed Medical Devices and Implants3D Med 19 Conference (Australia) RecapBioprinting Down Under (Australia): Recent Workshop Take-awaySupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
Richard Doerer, founder of Modl3DVet, also a 25 year veteran in 3D printing shared his recent works and vision for the future veterinary 3D printing market with Jenny Chen. Ranging from anatomical surgical model, military/police dog training device, to educational tools, Richard showed us a new burgeoning market that has been accelerated since the pandemic. Many questions are still unanswered, and he highlighted the importance of the upcoming 3DHEALS March virtual event: https://3dheals.com/3d-printing-in-veterinary-practice (Registration to this live webinar is free by the way).Other important links: https://3dheals.com/3dheals-live (future 3DHEALS IG Live event)https://3dheals.com/guide-together-into-2021-connected-while-decentralized (our event and media guide for 2021)About Our Speakers: Richard Doerer3DHEALS Detroit Community Manager, Founder Modl3d, LLC Royal Oak, MIRichard Doerer is the 3DHEALS Detroit Community Manager. He is the founder of Modl3D, LLC, a medical technology company specializing in 3D printing and medical imagery for veterinary practices and education. Recent projects include canine nasal sarcomas, brain meningiomas, and aneurysms in the caudal vena cava. He started with additive in the 1990's using 3D Systems SLA's for product development for consumer goods. Richard has been involved in product development in consumer products and automotive for the past 25 years. In addition to his work with Modl3D, Richard is the Additive Lab Manager/Engineering Manager for Adient, LLC. Adient, LLC is the largest global automotive seat manufacturer. Richard is a graduate of the Yale School of Art MFA and Michigan State University MBA.Jenny Chen, M.D.3DHEALS Founder/CEOJenny Chen, MD, is currently the Founder and CEO of 3DHEALS, a company focusing on education and industrial research in the space of bioprinting, regenerative medicine, healthcare applications using 3D printing. With a focus on emerging healthcare technology, Jenny invests in and mentors relevant startups, especially companies pitching through Pitch3D. She believes a more decentralized and personalized healthcare delivery system will better our future.More about this session: https://3dheals.com/3dheals-ig-live-recordings-3d-printing-in-veterinary-medicine-with-richard-doererSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
This is a recording of our recent Instagram Live session with Fabio Sant'Ana, focusing on metal 3D printing implants, the importance of feedstock, and what are the major differences in applications between Electron Beam Melting (EBM) and Selective Laser Melting (SLM) 3D printer. This conversation was inspired by his recent Expert Corner blog. During the live audience Q&A, we also answered questions related to anatomical modeling both in the U.S. and Brazillian market.Fabio Sant'Ana has a Precision Mechanics degree and a Business Administration Bachelor's, born and raised in São Paulo he has 25 years of experience in helping companies to acquire and take full advantage of 3d Machining and Additive Manufacturing Equipment. Entrepreneur and knowledge avid is a member of standards organizations ASTM F42 Additive Manufacturing, ABNT CEE-261 Manufatura Aditiva e ABNT CB-26 Odonto-Médico-Hospitalar. CAD/CAM, Surface Modelling, and EBM specialist is passionate in connect people and companies to the right tools to accomplish the mission. You can follow Fabio on Instagram @farccotecnologia.https://3dheals.com/metal-3d-printing-implants-with-fabio-santana-instagram-live-recording-show-notesSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
A fun but insightful conversation during 3DHEALS2020 with two inspiring entrepreneurs in 3D Bioprinting space, Tamer Mohamed (CEO and co-founder of Aspect Biosystems), and Mike Graffeo (CEO and co-founder of Fluidform). Aspect bio has just successfully completed its series A round, and Fluidform just successfully raised its seed round. Learn from Tamer and Mike on what startup CEOs' challenges, experiences, visions, and advice for the biofabrication and 3D printing space. Full conference video recording can be purchased here. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
Allevi (previously known as Biobots) was one of the earliest companies focusing on bioprinting for pharma research and organ regeneration. We are fortunate to have a fun and insightful 20-minute ice breaker style interview with its co-founder and CEO Ricky Solorzano, starting from how Ricky got introduced into the RepRap movement, how he crossed paths with several great minds in the field throughout his scientific and entrepreneurship journey, where Allevi is as a company, and how he and his team is coping with the pandemic. Ricky will be speaking at the 3D Printing in Space panel at the upcoming 3DHEALS2020. His complete more in-depth written interview can be found here. Ricky Solorzano, Co-Founder, and CEO of Allevi – Ricky guides the vision, strategy, and day to day of the company. He has been obsessed with tissue engineering for 10 years, studied Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania, and created the world's first desktop 3D bioprinter out of his dorm room. He has been influential in creating the biofabrication industry and has been a Forbes 30 under 30, Inc 30 under 30, and Business Insider 100: The Creators #65. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
Have a complex spine problem? Mike Cordonnier from Carlsmed may have an answer for you. While orthopedic surgeons are no strangers to virtual pre-operative surgical planning, it is a different challenge to also provide a patient-specific implant to fit into the patient, rather than molding patient to fit the device. In this interview with our upcoming 3DHEALS2020 speaker, Mike and I discussed how his company aims to realize medical imaging to patient-specific surgical plan and device, leveraging AI, cloud computing, data, and additive manufacturing (or 3D printing). We also touched upon how the ongoing COVID19 pandemic will change the future of surgery. Mike Cordonnier is CEO and co-founder of Carlsmed, a San Diego based Med Tech company. Carlsmed's Corra system utilizes predictive analytics to create patient-specific surgical plans and 3d printed implants to improve patient outcomes for spine surgery. Mike has held various leadership roles for large MedTech companies NuVasive, Zimmer Biomet, and Orchid Orthopedics as well as early-stage startups Ellipse Technologies and X-Spine Systems. Mike is passionate about leveraging technology to improve patient outcomes and decrease the cost of healthcare. Mike has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton. Mike will be a speaker for 3DHEALS2020 Orthopedic Panel.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
3DHEALS2020 Dental Ambassador Dr. Nabeel Cajee did a quick ice-breaker style interview with Dr. Devic Zille, Director of Applied Innovations at OsteoMed. How can 3D Printing make oral surgeons' lives easier using well-designed 3D printed solutions? Previously an oral surgeon himself, Dr. Zille is working on incorporating 3D printing as a part of a virtual surgical planning solution. Dr. Devid Zille leads the Patient-Specific Implant initiative for Osteomed, one of the world's largest small-bone implant manufacturers, dealing with Maxillofacial, Neuro, and Extremities surgery. He is post-graduate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery mainly focused on the correction of facial deformities. His expertise includes 3D modeling and design using advanced concepts like lightweight structures and topological optimization based on FEA analysis and 3D printing. Dr. Zille will be speaking on the 3D Printing for CMF panel in the upcoming 3DHEALS2020. He also authored an Expert Corner blog for 3DHEALS.com previously here. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are fortunate to have a few minutes to interview Dr. Chaw Sing Ho, co-founder and managing director of NAMIC (National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster) of Singapore, which is an organization comparable to America Makes in the United States. This ice-breaker style interview explores Dr. Ho's personal journey to co-founding NAMIC; what drives him behind his work with NAMIC, and how NAMIC works to accelerate adoption and innovation in 3D printing in Singapore, in alignment with Singaporean economic development, as well as how NAMIC is doing to mitigate supply chain crisis in this pandemic. The interview also briefly touches upon resources available to 3D Printing startups (either internal or external to Singapore) from NAMIC. Guest Biography: Chaw Sing Ho is the co-founding Managing Director of NAMIC (National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster), a Singapore government initiative to catalyze innovation and scale industrial adoption of additive manufacturing technologies. By focusing on industrial applications and translational R&D, together with commercial strategies to co-create innovative products and services, the national initiative aims to position Singapore as one of the leading digital manufacturing hubs in the era of digitalization and smart factories. Since its inception two years ago, NAMIC has raised more than $24 million in public-private funding to support various AM initiatives across industry verticals.Prior to NAMIC, he oversaw IP Innovation Strategic Partnerships at HP Singapore. Before that, he was the global head of manufacturing supply chain operations and product innovation for the consumer inkjet supplies business in HP. Chaw Sing started his career in the semiconductor industry with Chartered Semiconductor and Globalfoundries, where he undertook various leadership and customer-facing roles in technology development and engineering operations.Chaw Sing holds a doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Bachelor's (honors) degree in Electrical Engineering majoring in Microelectronics from the National University of Singapore (NUS). He is an avid inventor with several US/international patents. An advocate for 3D Printing and its role in the new economy, he has spoken in various forums and workshops. He mentors a number of start-ups in the digital and healthcare space. He sits on a number of advisory and expert committees and is an appointed mentor under the GE Digital ASEAN Startup and Partner Program. He is personally interested in nurturing deep tech start-ups, as well as advancing STEM education and engineering as a profession. In his free time, he enjoys sports, movies, reading, and spending time with his family. Dr. Chaw Sing Ho will be a speaker at 3DHEALS2020. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
A lot of us started our journey in healthcare 3D printing accidentally. Listen to this ice-breaker style interview with Dr. Shafkat Anwar, Pediatric Cardiology Director of Cardiac MRI, as well as Co-Founder and Co-Director of the UCSF Center for Advanced 3D+ Technologies (CA3D+). Hear his story on how 3D+ Technologies beyond 3D printing is helping patients (and their families) fighting against congenital heart disease and how UCSF 3D+ Lab is combating against the ongoing pandemic. His full written interview can be found here. He will be speaking at "Point of Care" panel at the upcoming 3DHEALS2020 in June, 2020.Dr. Shafkat Anwar (Twitter: @ShafkatAnwar) is a pediatric cardiologist with a specialty in non-invasive cardiac imaging, including echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). He is the Pediatric Cardiology Director of Cardiac MRI, as well as Co-Founder and Co-Director of the UCSF Center for Advanced 3D+ Technologies (CA3D+). He is a founding member and the inaugural Chair of the Advanced 3D+ Visualization Special Interest Group in the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance. He is a consultant at Printerprezz, a medical start-up in Fremont, CA utilizing additive and other advanced manufacturing technologies to develop the next generation of medical devices. At Printerprezz. Dr. Anwar serves as the Senior Vice President of Medical Innovations. Dr. Anwar completed his internship and residency in Pediatrics at Children's National Medical Center, as well as a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. He completed fellowships in Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Imaging at Cleveland Clinic and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Prior to joining UCSF, Dr. Anwar was the Cardiology Director of Cardiac MRI at Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis Children's Hospital. At Wash. U. Dr. Anwar co-founded and co-directed the Center for 3D Printing, a multi-disciplinary 3D printing center. He will be speaking at "Point of Care" panel at the upcoming 3DHEALS2020 in June, 2020.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
We are fortunate to have Steve Kranz, a senior material scientist at Origin to chat about his life journey as a material scientist for 3D printing, what is an Open Additive Production system, how Origin pivoted in this pandemic and his various hobbies outside of work, including his life long interest in being a storyteller, and a recent publication of a memoir of a prisoner ( "Archie: Gold in the Fire" ). Steve will be a speaker at the material science panel at 3DHEALS2020 in June 2020. The rest of Steve's more in-depth written interview can be found here. Guest Biography: Steve Kranz has been the senior scientist and lab manager at Origin since 2017. Before joining Origin, he worked on the Autodesk Ember 3D Print team in 2016. From 2013-2015, he worked with Prof. William Hammack to write, edit and produce educational engineering videos for the EngineerGuy Youtube channel. In 2013, he graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with an MS in Materials Science and Engineering.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
In this ice-breaker style interview, upcoming 3DHEALS2020 speaker Dr. Gustavo Mendonça shared with us (Dr. Cajee) on where digital dentistry and dental 3D printing are in restorative dentistry and in the future of dental education. The two also briefly discussed the potentially important role bioprinting and biofabrication can play in restorative dentistry. See full written, video, podcast version of this interview here. Dr. Gustavo Mendonça received his DDS in 1999 from the University of Uberlândia – School of Dentistry, Brazil. He also completed his postgraduate training in Prosthodontics and a Masters Degree in Oral Rehabilitation from the same school in 2003. In 2008 he finished his Ph.D. in Genomic Sciences and Biotechnology at the Catholic University of Brasília, Brazil. Dr. Mendonça was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at Catholic University of Brasília – School of Dentistry with an extra-mural private practice from 2003-2007. From 2008 to 2010 he completed post-doctoral research training at UNC-Department of Prosthodontics in the Bone and Mineralization Laboratory. Dr. Mendonça currently teaches in the Comprehensive Care VIC Clinics and the fixed and removable prosthodontics preclinical courses. Dr. Mendonça's current research interests include the effect of nano- and micro-topography on osteoblast behavior, mesenchymal stem cell differentiation into osteoblasts and the molecular basis of dental implants osseointegration. Clinical research interests include replacing missing teeth with dental implants, evaluating the longevity of implant treatment and CAD/CAM restorations. Dr. Gustavo Mendonça will be speaking at the upcoming 3DHEALS2020, June 5th-6h, 2020, along with other 40+ world-class speakers.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
In this episode, we are fortunate to have a few minutes with Dr. Albert Woo (in between surgeries) to learn more about his journey in 3D printing as a plastic surgeon and how he was able to work with healthcare organizations and find resources for his innovative work in the space, not just in plastic surgery but other specialties as well. Albert will be speaking on the CMF panel during 3DHEALS2020 virtually in June. Full written, video, audio interviews can be found here. Albert S. Woo, FACS is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in the treatment of cleft and craniofacial anomalies. This work has led to a particular interest in three dimensional imaging and printing of complex surgical models. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery, Pediatrics and Neurosurgery at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and serves as the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Center at Hasbro Children's Hospital, and Director of the new Lifespan 3D Printing Laboratory.Besides medical 3D printing, Dr. Woo's clinical interests include the surgical treatment of patients with craniosynostosis, complex and syndromic craniofacial abnormalities, and cleft deformities. In particular, he is internationally recognized as an expert in cleft palate repair, after having developed a new surgical technique for this procedure. He is also a nationally recognized for his expertise in Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery, with numerous papers and national presentations on the subject. With more than 60 peer-reviewed publications, numerous chapters and a book, Dr. Woo remains committed not only to clinical excellence but also to advancing research in the treatment of craniofacial anomalies.Dr. Woo currently is a member of numerous societies including the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including recognition by Best Doctors in America since 2011 and Castle Connolly's Top Doctors. Dr. Woo recently co-founded a startup, Implant3D.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
Mike Vasquez is a 3D Printing expert specializing in pushing the boundaries of advanced 3D printing technology. He is the Founder and CEO of 3Degrees, a Chicago-based consulting company focused on helping organizations maximize their investment in the technology. Over the past decade, he has worked side-by-side with some of the top machine manufacturers, material producers and end-users in the industry, consulting with them to identify novel applications, test new materials, and develop frameworks to maximize R&D efficiency and boost ROI. In the past 18 months, Mike has worked with a dozen companies to help them set up successful and safe facilities. He has also created a software tool called TRACE. It aims to assist companies formalizing their use of 3D Printing to ensure they can meet quality and technical standards outlined by their supply chain and industry requirements. He completed his Ph.D. in Additive Manufacturing at Loughborough University and received both his Bachelors's and Masters from MIT in Materials Science and Engineering.Mike will be speaking on the material science panel at 3DHEALS2020. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
Today I had the opportunity to interview upcoming 3DHEALS2020 speaker, Roger Kuan, an intellectual property attorney who specializes in 3D printed medical devices and bioprinting innovations. Roger shared his perspectives on how a startup should approach legal help, what COVID19 could impact IP law and startups in the healthcare and other pearls of wisdom. Roger's more in-depth written interview can be also found here. Roger Kuan is a partner with McDermott Will & Emery and he focuses his practice on intellectual property (IP) procurement/portfolio management, IP transactions and strategic IP counseling for life sciences clients (e.g., research tools, analytical instrumentation/software, medical devices, diagnostics, biomanufacturing systems, etc.) with a focus on emerging technologies such as digital health (e.g., mobile apps, clinical decision support software, digital therapeutics, AI/ML imaging diagnostics, etc.), personalized medicine (e.g., genomic sequencing platforms, AI/ML computational genomics/bioinformatics, molecular diagnostics, etc.) and 3D printing/bioprinting. He has extensive experience in intellectual property strategy and management, preparation and prosecution (utility/design patents, trademarks, and trade dress), counseling and litigation, licensing and technology transactions, freedom-to-operate clearances, monetization, IP due diligence, IP risk recognition and mitigation, and dispute resolution. He served as Director IP Counsel at a multinational biotechnology company, where he managed a team to support the worldwide IP needs of the company's life sciences tools, bioproduction/biomanufacturing, molecular diagnostics, and nucleic acid sequencing system/software platforms. Prior to finishing his law degree, Roger worked in the life sciences industry for several Fortune 500 pharmaceutical, medical device, and chemical companies. He has held professional positions in the R&D, sales, engineering, and regulatory affairs organizations.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
A short interview with 3DHEALS2020 bioprinting panel speaker, Jordan Miller, co-Founder and CEO of Volumetric, and Professor at Rice University. Volumetric's light-based bioprinting platform was featured on the cover Science last year. In this episode, Jordan shared what motivated him to tackle tough problems like organogenesis for transplant, his perspective on how biology, art/design, and 3D printing have always worked together in the field of tissue engineering, his thoughts on how his background and vascularization projects can help the COVID19 pandemic, plus his late experience as a graduate of YC Class 2020. Full written interview is here. Jordan Miller is an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Rice University and Co-Founder of Volumetric, a Houston-based startup focused on next-generation biomaterials and biofabrication technologies. Miller received his bachelor's degree in Biology from MIT in 2003 and earned his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Rice University in 2008. His primary interests combine synthetic chemistry, 3D printing, microfabrication, and molecular imaging to direct cultured human cells to form more complex organizations of living vessels and tissues for research in regenerative medicine. Precisely engineered in vitro systems at the molecular, micro- and meso-scale are well suited to decouple the relationship between tissue architecture and cell function. These systems are now permitting comprehensive closed-loop design and optimization of large-scale engineered tissues through refinement with computer models of mass transport and assessment of their therapeutic potential in vivo. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
3DHEALS Dental Ambassador Dr. Nabeel Cajee interviews Judith Thomas, who currently leads the dental 3D printing efforts at Origin, an SF 3D printing startup. Judy shared with us her experience with digital dentistry in the past 20+ years, how she got into 3D printing (surprise!), and what she and Origin are working on during the COVID19 pandemic. Judy will be part of the Dental 3D Printing panel in the upcoming 3DHEALS2020, global healthcare 3D Printing Summit. Guest Biography: Judith Thomas-Account Executive for Origin. Origin is a manufacturer of an open platform solution for additive manufacturing. Judith has represented leading companies such as 3M and Carbon in serving the dental market for 20 years. Her expertise includes both clinical and manufacturing applications related to a broad range of dental applications utilizing advanced materials and technology including nano-technology, zirconia, cad/cam, lasers, implant dentistry, and additive manufacturing. Dentistry has been her passion as she has been able to work with cutting edge materials and manufacturers directly impacting both dental professionals and patients. Technology and materials should provide solutions which, minimize complexity and enhance our world.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
An inspiration and candid conversation between Dr. Mayasari Lim and upcoming 3DHEALS2020 speaker John O'Neil, Chief Scientific Officer of Xylyx, a New York-based startup focusing on creating the perfect cell environment for a variety of biotech process including biofabrication/bioprinting, and tissue engineering. More specifically, Xylyx aims to translate the cell-specific extracellular matrix into biomaterial products with real-world impact. In this short interview, John shared with us his story of co-founding Xylyx, his vision for the future of bioprinting and tissue engineering, and lessons he learned from past successes and failures. John will be speaking with other startup founders and scientists on the Biofabrication Ecosystem panel on June 6th, 2020 at 3DHEALS2020. Guest Biography: Dr. John O'Neill is an expert on biomaterials and tissue- and disease-specific models aimed at transforming drug discovery. He has published extensively in the areas of extracellular matrix (ECM), stem cell research, cell and tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, whole organ recovery and bioengineering, and the use of biomaterials in research, drug discovery and clinical applications. He is an inventor/co-inventor on over 10 issued and pending patents in biotechnology and imaging systems. Dr. O'Neill developed Xylyx Bio's proprietary platform technology while completing his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University in the Laboratory for Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering under Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, a world leader in tissue engineering, with expertise in regenerative medicine, translational stem cell applications, and disease modeling.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
Check out this informative interview between Dr. Mayasari Lim (Roosterbio/3DHEALS) and Adam Feinberg, Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, CTO and co-founder at FluidForm. Learn how Adam first got into 3D printing and bioprinting (years ago!), and how his team at CMU discovered the FRESH technique. Adam also shared his view on how to stay critical of convention and learn to think outside of the box. Adam will be speaking at the Organogenesis/Bioprinting panel at 3DHEALS2020 in June 2020. Guest Biography: Dr. Adam Feinberg is CTO and co-founder of FluidForm. The core technology of FRESH printing was developed in his Regenerative Biomaterials and Therapeutics lab at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), where he is a Professor in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering. His group develops materials-based, engineering strategies to control the self-organization and assembly of various cell types into tissues. Adam earned his Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from Cornell University, and his MS and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Florida. He performed his postdoctoral work at the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Harvard University. He holds more than 20 US patents and patent applications, has authored over 45 publications, and is a member of the Materials Research Society, American Chemical Society, Society for Biomaterials, Biophysical Society, Biomedical Engineering Society, and the American Heart Association.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
A fun interview with Rachel the Commercial Innovation Manager of ISS/CASIS on her earlier life as a scientist at NASA Ames Research Center, on why working with ISS/CASIS is even more relevant today to all of us, and how it has already had early successes in the commercialization of a few late projects. Rachel also shared with us the challenges we are facing towards scaling such activities and what it is like to attend a party of a rocket launch. Her full written interview is published here. Rachel will be speaking at 3DHEALS2020 (and answering questions) on microgravity/ISS for 3D printing directly.Rachel Clemens has focused her career on advancing life science research and product development through experiments in space. In her current role as a Commercial Innovation Manager at the ISS US National Lab, she brings life science research to low earth orbit. She leads partnership development with life science companies – she finds that every sector, from start-ups to big pharma, can benefit from research in space. She is eager to entertain even the craziest of ideas and passionate about finding new solutions to Earth-bound problems. After earning a PhD in Molecular Biology from Oregon Health and Science University, Rachel became a Scientist at NASA Ames Research Center leading research on how microgravity affects host-immune systems and microbial pathogenesis. In addition to her current role at the National Lab, Rachel volunteers as a Scientific Project Manager at the Rare Genomics Institute, which connects rare disease patients around the world and provides tools and support to the greater rare disease community. She is based in San Francisco, CA where she blazes trails on foot, conquers hills by bike, and bravely hosts dinner parties in her micro-studio.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
In this follow up interview to Dr. Evin Chen's written interview with us, we learned a lot more about why Taiwan could be an excellent center for healthcare 3D printing and bioprinting innovations. Dr. YiWen Chen (or Evin Chen) received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (Nanomaterial Group) Florida State University, USA. She joined China Medical University Hospital and funded the 3D Printing Medical Research Center in 2014. She is responsible for leading the team and developing and implementing the 3D printed medical research and clinical application integration. She is also the Associate Professor of Graduate Institute of Biomedical Science at China Medical University since then. Dr. Chen's research interests focus on developing and delivering advanced and affordable 3D printed medical care including biomedical devices, implants, and therapeutics for medical applications. Several of her patents and technologies have to tech-transfer to industries. She was awarded the 2017 and 2018 Innovation in Taiwan. She is also a member of the Board of Supervisors of the Additive Manufacturing Association in Taiwan(AMAT) and a board of directors of China Medical Derivatives Corporation – Everyoung Biomedical International. She is responsible for providing relevant technical advice and is often invited to serve as lecturers at many international academic conferences. Many achievements of her research team are also recognized by high-impact journals, media, conference scientific publications, and published works. She has published 35 peer-reviewed articles and holds 15 issued/pending patents. Dr. Chen will be a speaker for the upcoming 3DHEALS2020 conference.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
Join me for a fascinating conversation with 3DHEALS2020 speaker, Kevin Caldwell, CEO and co-founder of Ossium Health, a startup building a bone marrow bank, and providing solutions to more available bone marrow transplant and other related cell therapies. Learn more about Kevin's personal journey as an entrepreneur, how such a bone marrow/stem cell band from organ donors can help biofabrication and tissue engineering, and the bioethical concerns with cell therapy and tissue engineering. The video version of this interview can be found here. Stay tuned for more in-depth written interview with Kevin at 3DHEALS.com.Guest Biography: Kevin E. Caldwell II is the Co-founder, President & CEO of Ossium Health, where he leads a team that is building the world's first bone marrow bank. Kevin previously worked in consulting as an Engagement Manager at leading strategy consulting firm McKinsey. Prior to that, he served in the Quantitative Research department of the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates. Kevin was trained in Physics and Economics at MIT before receiving his JD from Harvard Law School.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
A fascinating conversation with upcoming 3DHEALS2020 speaker Dr. Stephanie Willerth on where bioprinting and biofabrication technology is to help with drug development and screening of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease if we can create tissue replacements, "mini-brain", as well as her new bio-ink startup, Axolotl Biosciences. See the full interview here. Dr. Willerth holds a Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Victoria where she has dual appointments in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Division of Medical Sciences as an Associate Professor.She serves as the Acting Director for the Centre for Biomedical Research at the University of Victoria and on the steering committee of the B.C. Regenerative Medicine Initiative. She also served as the President of the Canadian Biomaterials Society from 2017-2018. Her honors include being named the 2018 REACH award winner for Excellence in Undergraduate Research-inspired Teaching, a Woman of Innovation in 2017, one of the 2015 Young Innovators in Cellular and Biological Engineering and a “Star in Global Health” by Grand Challenges Canada in 2014. She spent Fall of 2016 on sabbatical at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery supported by the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries International Travel Award where she wrote her book “Engineering neural tissue using stem cells” published by Academic Press.She completed her postdoctoral work at the University of California-Berkeley after receiving her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University. Her undergraduate degrees were in Biology and Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Willerth will be speaking at the upcoming virtual 3DHEALS2020.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
In this interview, professor Nick Dechev shared with us the history of Victoria Hand Project, a nonprofit organization focusing on 3D printed upper limb prosthetics. Nick shared with us the technologies and the people behind it, and how the organization is making an impact in eight developing countries and now moving into underserved communities in the U.S. and Canada with new funding. Nick Dechev received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, Canada, in 2004, and joined the University of Victoria in 2005. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and is presently Director of the Biomedical Engineering Program. Dr. Dechev's research program involves biomedical system design with application areas centered on advanced hand prosthesis and bio-sensor design. These areas include 3D printing of hand prosthesis, implantable sensor design for the acquisition of bio-signals, and wireless power transfer technology for implantable sensors. These projects aim at developing better methods for the control of advanced hand prosthesis. He is also the Executive Director of the Victoria Hand Project, a non-profit dedicated to providing hand prostheses to amputees in need in developing countries. Professor Dechev will be a speaker at the #3DHEALS2020 conference focusing on point of care 3D printing with his work with VHP. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
Fluidform, a bioprinting startup, successfully printed heart valves using the FRESH technique and new biocompatible materials. In this short interview, Mike Graffeo, CEO of Fluidshorm shared with us this amazing technology, challenges and opportunities with regulation, scalability, and commercialization of tissue engineering /regenerative medicine products in general. Mike Graffeo, CEO, FluidformA senior executive with a proven track record in commercialization of innovative medical technology, Mike is a results-oriented, decisive leader with a track record of successfully growing new businesses in both startup and growth organizations. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive experience translating highly complex devices and clinical data into successful businesses, both in the US and globally. Mike holds a BS in Engineering Physics and an MEng in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, as well as an MBA from Harvard Business School. Mike will also be speaking at the upcoming 3DHEALS2020 San Francisco on June 5-6th, 2020, along with 40+ other world-class speakers. See full video, audio, written interview here. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
Dr. Jenny Chen Interviewed Stefan Leonhardt, Managing Director of Kumovis, also our upcoming 3DHEALS2020 speaker, on how he and his company in Munich Germany, are coping with COVID-19, the future of Kumovis, 3D Printing material science, and point of care using 3D Printing. Full written, video and audio interviews can be found on 3DHEALS.com here. Guest Biography: Stefan Leonhardt studied medical engineering at the Technical University of Munich. His research during his studies was focused on the influence of materials and manufacturing processes on the biocompatibility of polymer parts.In 2015 he started his Ph.D. program at the Institute of medical and polymer engineering at the Technical University of Munich, about the development of a biocompatible photopolymer for the production of individualized bioreactors used in tissue engineering processes.Since October 2017 he is a managing partner of the Kumovis GmbH, a startup that develops innovative 3D-printing systems for the production of individualized implants out of PEEK. Stefan will be speaking at 3DHEALS2020.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
Dr. Mayasari Lim has been the 3DHEALS bioprinting ambassador since 2017. She was one of a few female bioprinting founders (SE3D), and now she is in her new role at RoosterBio. Hear her thoughts on entrepreneurship, bioprinting startups, future of biotech, and overview of the 3DHEALS2020 biofabrication programming. About Our Co-host Dr. Mayasari Lim: Dr. Mayasari Lim is the West Coast & APAC Regional Account Manager for RoosterBio and an active contributor to the stem cell and bioprinting community. She was the founder and CEO of SE3D, a startup focused on bringing bioprinting into the classroom to support future workforce development. And previously, she was an assistant professor in Bioengineering at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore with a research focus in stem cell bioprocess engineering, bioprinting, and regenerative medicine. She has also served as an adjunct lecturer at the Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership at UC Berkeley. Dr. Lim obtained her Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London and her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering at UC Berkeley.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
Dr. Nabeel Cajee is a thought leader in 3D Printing in dentistry and healthcare. He is the Dental Ambassador of 3DHEALS; a healthcare 3D printing innovation platform. He directs the PRINTtoPROTECT Coalition, a COVID19 emergency PPE 3DPrinting effort in California's Central Valley which aims to produce 10,000 face shields for frontline workers. He is recognized as a Master of the International Congress of Oral Implantology and Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics. Dr. Cajee maintains a private practice in Manteca, CA where he focuses on implant and complex dentistry. Dr. Cajee is a speaker for 3DHEALS2020. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)
Dr. Jenny Chen (3DHEALS) interviews 3DHEALS2020 software design panelist Gavan Wilhite, an interesting conversation on how game developers have huge potential role in future biofabrication software design, fascinating VR world and how that translates into Gavan's eventual desire to have a bigger impact in the physical world he is part of, and last but not the least, how generative design can play a big role in future design software development. Gavan Wilhite, Founder AltspaceVRGavan Wilhite has spent his career leveraging video game technology to create a positive impact in other industries. He helped reinvent educational games at Disney, founded AltspaceVR, a social virtual reality company that was acquired by Microsoft, and is a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient. Originally from Honolulu, he now lives in San Francisco where he is building 3D generative modeling tools to accelerate tissue engineering.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)