Richard Satava MD, Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington Medical Centre and Senior Science Advisor at the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command in Ft. Detrick, discussed his experiences of simulation in surgery and advocated the use of simulation in both the training and assessment of surgeons.

Padraig Cantillon-Murphy, lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at UCC, clearly and carefully explained the use of magnets in biomedicine, in particular, in the area of minimally invasive surgery. Dr Cantillon-Murphy’s current research is based on magnetic self-assembly, MRI and minimally invasive surgery.

Marian McCarthy, Programme Coordinator for the Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and Masters in Teaching and Learning at UCC gave an incredible stage performance as coordinator of a simulated Major Disaster. From this, she explored the complex and multi-layered simulation afforded by role-playing. Dr McCarthy’s interests include the role of Drama and Theatre in Education, Applied Drama/Theatre, the Visual Arts and Mime and Dance.

In the spirit of "ideas worth spreading," TED has created TEDx. TEDx is a programe of local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. This event is called TEDxUCC, where x = independently organized TED event. At TEDxUCC, TEDTalks video and live speakers combined to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

Picture:  Professor George Shorten, Dean, School of Medicine, UCC speaking at TEDxUCC

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