Focus: Computational Modeling
Join us for an exclusive short course, “Digital Twins of the Heart,” hosted by distinguished professors, cardiologists, and researchers from the University of Oxford, King´s College London, Ebserh- University Hospital Juiz de Fora, and the Federal University of Juiz de Fora. This intensive program, spanning from July 22nd to July 30th, will delve into the cutting-edge field of cardiac digital twins, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights.
This course is designed for physicians, biologists, engineers, applied mathematicians, and professionals from related sciences, providing a multidisciplinary approach to this revolutionary technology.
*Introduction to Digital Twins of the Heart
-Begin your journey with an overview of digital twin technology and its transformative potential in cardiology.
*Introduction to Cardiac Anatomy and Electrophysiology
-Gain a foundational understanding of the heart’s structure and the principles of cardiac electrophysiology.
*Cardiac Cell Electrophysiology, Models of Drug and Pathologies
-Explore the electrophysiological behavior of cardiac cells and learn about modeling drugs and pathological conditions.
*Generating Anatomical Models
-Discover the techniques and tools used to create accurate anatomical models of the heart.
*From Cell Electrophysiology to Whole Heart
-Understand the integration of cellular electrophysiology into comprehensive heart models.
*In Silico Trials
-Learn about the implementation of digital twins in virtual clinical trials and their impact on research and development.
*Digital Twins of the Heart
-Conclude with an in-depth discussion on digital twin technology’s current state and future directions in cardiology.
Language:English
Host: Rodrigo Weber dos Santos, Joventino de Oliveira Campos, Thaiz Ruberti Schmal, Thiago Gonçalves Schroder e Souza
Lecturer: Blanca Rodriguez (University of Oxford -UK)
Fernando Otaviano Campos (Kings College London -UK)
Mode of instruction: Science Center, Auditorium 1
Courseload: 15h
Date&Time: July 22-24 and 26, 11am-1pm
July 29, 9am-12pm
July 30, 9-11am
Target audience: undergraduate and graduate students
Spots available: 60
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): 3, 4 and 9