Mohamed Elgendi of University of British Columbia

Objectives:

• 1) Learn about the challenges in App development.
• 2) Discuss key points that usually are missed in digital health.
• 3) Explore legal considerations and next steps.

Who should attend?
This workshop is ideal for staff, scientists, students, fellows, or managers in a wide range of disciplines with an interest in learning the challenges in digital health. No equations or mathematical algorithm will be discussed. This is a high-level conceptual talk.

Biography:

Dr. Mohamed Elgendi is currently a senior Postdoctoral Fellow at UBC’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, an Adjunct Professor at UBC’s Departement of Electrical and Computer Engineering, a senior member at IEEE, and a senior fellow at Howard Brain Sciences Foundation. In addition to his 10+ years of experience in the field of data analysis, he received training on Big Data Analysis and Leadership in Education from MIT. Dr. Elgendi's experience in the areas of digital health, data analysis & visualization includes his work in Global Health with the PRE-EMPT Initiative (funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), the Institute for Media Innovation at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), and Alberta's Stollery Children's Hospital (Canada). Dr. Elgendi specializes in bridging the areas of engineering, computer science, psychology, and medicine for knowledge translation.

Email:

Address:British Columbia, Canada