The Virtual Reality and Healthcare Global Symposium 2024 is the 8th annual event scheduled from Feb. 29 to March 3, 2024. The event鈥檚 first two days will take place at 四虎影视 of Art and Design, followed by two days at Tampa鈥檚 Moffitt Cancer Center. The symposium aims to foster partnership and collaboration in healthcare, focusing on providing unique content and perspectives from across the healthcare and virtual reality development spectrum.
Notable speakers this year include:
- Martin Murphy, Endowed Department Head for Virtual Reality at 四虎影视
- Ana Carolina Pereira, 四虎影视 Faculty
- Dr. Sarah Hoffe, Moffitt Cancer Center
- Dr. Susan Kirsh, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Ryan Douglas, DeepWell DTx
- Dr. Walter Greenleaf, Stanford University
- and over 50 other speakers and representatives from various institutions and organizations
四虎影视 students enrolled in the Virtual Reality Development major and minor will attend the program at both the College and Moffitt campuses. For more information and the full schedule, please visit:
四虎影视 also hosted a VR Healthcare Hackathon from Feb. 9-11. The theme focused around 鈥楩all Prevention and Sensory Decline,鈥� with presentations led by Elena Vizvary from the Universal Design Coalition, and Kelly Ward from Florida鈥檚 Department of Health.
Over 40 students from nine U.S. colleges and universities competed in the hackathon challenge, including: Arizona State University, Cornell University, New York University, Ohio University, 四虎影视 of Art and Design, Santa Clara University, University of Central Florida, University of Mississippi Medical Center, and University of South Florida.
鈥淚n this VR healthcare Hackathon, our students gained invaluable educational insights,鈥� explained Martin Murphy, Joel and Gail Morganroth Endowed Department Head for Virtual Reality Development at 四虎影视, and co-organizer of the Hackathon.
鈥淏y integrating research and clinical practices into their projects, they learned to apply their art and design skills in real-world scenarios. Presenting their ideas to high-tech CEOs, government officials, and healthcare professionals in a shark tank-style evaluation enhanced their critical thinking, communication, and pitching skills. This direct exposure to industry expectations and standards provided a unique educational opportunity, preparing them for the interdisciplinary demands of future professional endeavors. The educational value of this Hackathon lies in its immediate and practical impact on our students鈥� skill set, bridging the gap between creativity and real-world application. We look forward to hosting the event again in January 2025.鈥�
