Virtual technologies: Advancing the delivery of health care

Location: BC Children's Hospital Research Institute Public Lecture (Virtual)
Who: Open to Everyone

What: Join us for an informative evening talk to learn more about how innovative research in virtual technology is advancing healthcare in BC.

Panelists include: 

  • Managing pediatric pain and anxiety – the new technology frontier. Presented by Dr. Ran D. Goldman, Investigator & Physician, BC Children's Hospital; Co-Head & Professor, Division of Translational Therapeutics, Department of Pediatrics, UBC
     
  • Using VR and online platforms for psychotherapies and cognitive remediation in severe mental illness. Presented by Dr. Mahesh Menon, Psychologist, Vancouver Coastal Health; Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UBC
     
  • Dermatology Intelligent Network: Using AI to improve healthcare. Presented by Dr. Nardia Strydom, Family Physician; Department Head of Family Medicine, Providence Health Care; Regional Department Head of Family Medicine, Vancouver Coastal Health & Providence Health Care; Regional Medical Director of Primary Care,  Vancouver Coastal Health; Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, UBC

Hosted & Moderated by Dr. Elodie Portales-Casamar, Investigator, BC Children's Hospital; Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UBC

Interested in Participating? 

This lecture will be held on the evening of Wednesday, March 30 (6:00 - 7:30 pm). This will be a virtual event; participants will require access to a computer, tablet or smartphone and a stable internet connection. 

Registration is open to high school students, university students, health care professionals and members of the general public. 

Registration

Click here to register. Registration is free but space is limited. To maximize engagement space will be limited to 200 virtual participants. 

For any questions or concerns please contact researchevents@bcchr.ca

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