END OF YEAR EVENT IN GHENT ABOUT EXTENDED REALITY How can we use extended reality to improve healthcare? On December 18 we dove into the world of virtual, augmented and mixed reality. An expert panel made it clear that we are only at the beginning and that there are and will be many interesting applications in healthcare. During the network reception, attendees could experience the possibilities of a Hololens and the VR application of Oncomfort: a digital anesthetic system that reduces pain and anxiety of patients in operating theaters. A great event to conclude 2019 with. From left to right: Tom Braekeleirs, BHIC director / Edouard Auvinet, Researcher at UGent and IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON / Mario Huyghe, CEO Oncomfort / Dr. Tom Lootens, ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST AT AZ MARIA MIDDELARES / Bert Hoorne, HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIST AT MICROSOFT Tom moderates a panel discussion where the different perspectives – researcher, start-up, physician, and industry – are discussed. 14
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