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Thinking in 3D: An Introduction to Medical Imaging and 3D-printing

Date of Live Events: March 4 and March 11, 2021, 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m., central time. Recordings available soon after.

What’s the point of a 3D printed model of a heart? Learn the answer this question and more inThinking in 3D: An introduction to medical imaging and 3D printing. In the first session, you'll learn about the history, aesthetic theory, and current 3D printing practices in medicine. In the second session, you'll be introduced to the practice of segmentation and learn how to convert computed-tomography and ultrasound imaging into 3D-printable models. Participants will be asked to download free 3D modeling software.

This is a special 2-part webinar for the price of a single webinar.

Please participate in or view the webinars in order. Recordings of both sessions will be available soon after each live session.

Session One, March 4: Intro, theory, philosophical, history; what’s currently going on in the medical field.

Session Two, March 11: The practical, using slicer – Going from idea to model.

After March 11: Model sharing

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate mastery of segmentation process from data collection to final 3D model

  • Use required software and hardware for 3D printing and creating models

  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills in understanding how 3D printing practices and underlying philosophies can be integrations into a larger system of practice

Audience

Librarians and information professionals with an interest in gaining a better understanding how the worlds of 3D printing, Medicine, and Aesthetics intersect!

Presenters

Kate M. Serralde

Kate M. Serralde is the founder of the Methodology Lab within the Preston Smith Library at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.  Bringing her background in film, philosophy, and sculpture, she is building a 3D-printing medical program for one of the largest universities in the state of Texas, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTHHSC). They currently have thirteen 3D-printers and offer a 3D-printing course for the TTUHSC School of Medicine that focuses on the relationship between aesthetics and medical imaging. Students learn the fundamentals of segmentation and 3D-printing, while exploring topics in cognitive science, composition, and philosophy. She has been featured as part of the Women in 3D Printing  interview series, as well as, presented her work at various academic conferences. Along with her graduate studies in Philosophy, she is an accomplished artist with her work being featured with organizations like Fiber Art International and Boulder Contemporary Arts Museum. 

C. Erik Wilkinson, M.L.S.C. Erik Wilkinson, M.L.S. is the Regional Library Director for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) - Library of the Health Sciences at the Permian Basin and holds the title Faculty Associate. He attended Hardin-Simmons University, receiving his bachelor’s in 1992. He then went on to attend the University of North Texas, completing a Masters in Library Science in 1998. Over the course of his professional career he started off serving public libraries in North Texas before moving into academia in 2011. During a break from librarianship he served as Program Manager for the Amarillo Breast Center of Excellence (2011-12), affiliated with the TTUHSC’s Amarillo campus. Awards and offices held include TALL Texans, 2002, as well as serving as Chair of the Texas Library Association District 7, 2003-2005. He currently is a member of both the Medical Library Association (MLA) and its South Central Chapter. Regarding MLA, he serves the Interprofessional Education Caucus (chair-elect) and is a member of the Leadership & Management, Research and Technology in Education Caucuses. Professional interests are patron experience, management & administration and utilizing new technologies for teaching & learning. Personal passions include genealogy, reading, music, cooking, tennis, and spending time with family.

Registration Information

  • Length: Two 1.5 hour webinar sessions
  • Dates/Times: March 4 and March 11, 1:00pm–2:30pm, Central Time (This is a two-part webinar)
  • Technical information: After you have registered, go to My Learning in MEDLIB-ED to access the live webinar, resources, evaluation, and certificate.
  • Register, participate, and earn 3 MLA continuing education (CE) contact hours.