TEDxUofC is planning their second event at the University of Calgary called “Technology for Change.” TEDxUofC aims to showcase the forefront of ideas from the University of Calgary’s researchers and innovators, opening these ideas to the public for discussion and consideration.

Technology for Change. will feature three speakers showcasing world changing technologies originating from Calgary. Ross Mitchell PhD researcher for Imaging Informatics, a leading tumor diagnostic center, will explain how his technology is influencing healthcare. Jason Orbaugh of SMART Technologies Inc will be discussing how technology is changing education. Our final speaker, Sebastian von Mammen will be talking about how technology and his swarm theory can be used to predict future outcomes.

Calgary, Alberta
Canada

Ross Mitchell

Dr. Mitchell is a specialist in imaging-informatics and his research focuses on the development of new analytical techniques to extract information from digital medical images. These technologies aim to provide quantitative, objective, and reliable assessments of imaging data that improve the ability of clinicians to understand, diagnose, treat, and monitor diseases, including stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), and brain tumors. His work has resulted in many publications and patents, and he is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Dr. Donald Paty Career Development Award in recognition of his contributions to MS research, as well as the Berlex Canada MS award. Dr. Mitchell is also Founding Scientist and Chief Scientific Advisor of Calgary Scientific, Inc., a spin-off company that commercializes the medical imaging technologies developed by his lab and facilitates the delivery of robust and accessible platforms incorporating these technologies to the broader medical community. Ross will show TEDxUofC his research and propose new ideas that are advancing healthcare through the use of technology.

Jason Orbaugh

Sebastian von Mammen