How to see the unseen: A guide to 3D scanning, ultrasound and more
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How to see the unseen: A guide to 3D scanning, ultrasound and more
Wed, 07/05/2025 - 11:00 to 12:00
Location:
Speaker:
Carolina Tacchella and Michelle Cooper
Synopsis:
This is the third and final webinar in our Bridging Science and Application webinar series, where MDMC Technology Specialists will talk through some of our innovative equipment and novel techniques which could accelerate the development of your medical device.
This webinar will cover a range of topics such as:
ļ 3D scanning
ļ Surface profilometry
ļ Imaging with equipment at Image Guided Therapy Research Facility (IGTRF) - https://www.dundee.ac.uk/igtrf/research
And more!
If you would like to learn how to use these FREE* services, please register for this webinar here https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/85ae0a0b-2f75-4420-95a4-3850531...@6c425ff2-6865-42df-a4db-8e6af634813d
Biography:
Carolina Tacchella
Technology Specialist, Medical Device Manufacturing Centre
Dr Carolina Tacchella is a technology specialist at the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC) based at Heriot-Watt University. She earned her PhD in Biomedical Engineering, focusing on biomechanical changes in soft tissues due to compartment syndrome and developing new quantitative monitoring techniques. After completing her PhD, she firstly worked as a Research Associate, working on reusable electrochemical medical platforms for rapid UTI diagnostics. As a Technology Specialist in medical device research and development at the MDMC, Carolina offers technical expertise and assists SMEs in advancing their products, contributing to various projects, including diagnostic platforms, interdental aids, and acoustic sensors.
Michelle Cooper
Image Guided Therapy Research Facility (IGTRF) Operations Support Manager, University of Dundee
Bringing 25 years of experience in undergraduate teaching and surgical skills training within the School of Medicine, Dr Michelle Cooper joined the IGTRF team as the manager in 2022. She collaborates with clients from initial discussions to site visits, facilitating their studies. Working closely with her team, she ensures the delivery of tailored project pathways that enable pre-clinical medical device testing and training within the facility.