Oct 21
14:10 - 14:35
Description
For adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients, support group sessions have been proven to increase survival chances and alleviate depression. But for a number of good reasons, very few patients are comfortable attending in-person therapy sessions. So the Yale School of Medicine teamed up with Foretell Reality (A Glimpse Group Company) to develop a VR application to solve this dilemma. Join us to find out how.
Speakers
Chief Marketing Officer
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The Glimpse Group
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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Yale University School of Medicine
Oct 21
15:10 - 15:35
Description
Join as leaders in extended reality (XR) for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs talk candidly about how immersive technology is transforming the way healthcare is delivered and experienced. This transformation has been enabled and amplified through collaboration – both within the organization and with the broader XR community.
Speakers
Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives Lab
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Veterans Affairs
Deputy Director, Clinical Tech Innovation
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Veterans Affairs
Oct 21
14:40 - 15:05
Description
Learn how specialized Virtual Reality NeuroTherapy (VRNT) is used for in-patient, out-patient and telehealth care for Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury and Stroke recovery to enhance neurological engagement for improved range of motion, pain management and quality of life.
Speakers
Co-Founder and President
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Mieron, Inc.
Oct 21
15:40 - 16:10
Description
Join Sarah Ticho and Sam Ingram as they explore the publication of ‘The Growing Value of XR in Healthcare in the UK, and the subsequent work with hospitals, government and beyond to begin developing a national strategy for XR in health and wellbeing. They'll report findings, share opportunities to collaborate with the UK and explore this approach as a blueprint for other Governments to strategically consider how XR Healthcare can scale for their citizens.
Speakers
Divisional Director of Innovation Operations
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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Co-Founder
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XR Health Alliance