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Opening Remarks & Plenary Session

Dassault Systèmes executives kick off the 8th International Symposium on the Living Heart and Virtual Twin for Humans with presentations on the current state of the virtual human twin, Dassault Systèmes vision for Life Sciences & Healthcare and an introduction to the LIU Center of Excellence for Life Sciences.

Presenters:

  • Steven Levine  |  Dassault Systèmes - Executive Director of the Living Heart Project and Virtual Human Modeling Senior Director
  • Rama Kondru  |  Medidata Solutions - Former Co-CEO
  • Claire Biot  |  Dassault Systèmes - VP, Life Sciences & Healthcare Industry


 

Optimization of Prosthetic Devices and Procedures for Treating Cardiovascular Diseases and Mechanobiology of Thrombosis Across the Scales

Danny Bluestein, head of the Biofluids Research Group at Stony Brook University, discusses the use of Fluid Structure Interaction and computational modeling and simulation for the optimization of prosthetic devices and procedures for treating cardiovascular diseases,  and the mechanobiology of thrombosis across the scales.  
 

Presenter:

  • Danny Bluestein  |  Stony Brook University - SUNY Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
     

 

Rise of the Virtual Twin for Healthcare

Patrick Johnson, Head of Research at Dassault Systèmes, shares his view on what the virtual twin means in its broadest sense and how these models coupled with modeling, simulation, big data, and collaboration can help healthcare move forward and address the challenges of today. 
 

Presenter:

  • Patrick Johnson  |  Dassault Systèmes - Senior Vice-President, Corporate Research & Sciences
     

 

Uncovering the Mechanism of a Cardiac Conduction Abnormality Following TAVR Using an Electro-Mechanically Coupled Beating Heart Model

Symon Reza, a Research Assistant in the Biofluids Research Group, presents his work to understand the mechanism of developing Cardiac Conduction Abnormality following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures using a beating, dynamic electro-mechanical virtual heart model.

Presenter:  

  • Symon Reza  |  Stony Brook University - Biofluids Research Group Graduate Research Associate 
     

Patient-specific CFD/FSI of Aortic Aneurysm

Alireza Heidari, Research Associate at McGill University, discusses the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics and Fluid Structure Interaction methods to accurately predict the rupture of patient-specific aortic aneurysms.


Presenter:  

  • Alireza Heidari |  McGill University - Research Associate
     

Development of a Novel Polymeric TAVR device: Design Optimization and Fatigue Life Prediction

Brandon Kovarovic, presents his work to optimize a polymeric TAVR with a robust finite element testing regimen for reducing stresses-enhancing performance and durability. The Living Heart model was utilized for the testing of the device stent fatigue under physiological conditions.

Presenter:  

  • Brandon Kovarovic  |  Stony Brook University - Postdoctoral Associate 
     

Post-Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Clinical Complications in Bicuspid Aortic Valve (BAV): Patient-Specific Clinical Risk Assessment and its Mitigation using Device Design Optimization

Salwa Anam of Stony Brook University presents an overview of her work to leverage the Living Heart Left Heart Model to analyze clinical complications associated with the use of current TAVR devices in BAV patients. Addressing the anatomical features of BAV, Salwa and team developed a dedicated optimized design of a BAV-specific novel TAVR device with eccentric orifice for improved performance.

Presenter:  

  • Salwa Anam  |  Stony Brook University, Graduate Research Assistant
     

The Living Lung Model

Nuno Rebelo presents a hypothetical finite element model of a lung that includes the lung tissue, the pleura and airways. The model is based on a coupled pore pressure and solid mechanics formulation, with the solid part being a very compressible hyperelastic material. The model 'breathing' is demonstrated either as subjected to active ventilation or as a passive iron lung. 

Presenter:  

  • Nuno Rebelo  |  Nuno Rebelo Associates LLC, Principal
     

The Living Liver

Nicolas Gallo, Assistant Professor at Long Island University, announces the kick off of the Living Liver Project, establishing the dire need for a virtual twin of the liver to bring the most promising drugs to market.  

Presenter:  

  • Nicolas Gallo  |  Long Island University, Assistant Professor
     

Living Heart & Virtual Twin Community Update, Day 1 Concluding Remarks

Steve Levine, Founder & Executive Director of the Living Heart Project and Virtual Human Modeling Senior Director at Dassault Systèmes,  takes listeners back to the origins of the Living Heart Project with a brief history of the project and also provides a glimpse of the current state of the Living Heart model and member contributions.

Presenter:  

  • Steve Levine  |  Dassault Systèmes. Founder & Executive Director of the Living Heart Project, Virtual Human Modeling Senior Director 
     

Day 2 Opening Remarks & Moving from Figuring it Out in the OR to a Virtual Cardiac Twin

Dr. David Hoganson, Pediatric Cardiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital, discusses the transformative impact of using virtual patient twin simulations to improve clinical outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery.  Working with a team of biomedical engineers led by Dr. Peter Hammer from Harvard Medical School, the team takes on the most challenging cardiovascular reconstructive surgeries, often on newborn children to plan the optimum surgical plan in advance of entering the OR. Converting standard 2D imaging into patient-specific 3D functional models, surgeons collaborate with the engineers using the virtual patient to test surgical options, reducing risks, saving OR time and saving lives.  Dr Hoganson showcases breakthrough uses of the powerful computational modeling and simulation tools on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, to obtain engineering precision in designing patient specific tissue implants that take the guesswork out of these surgeries and transforming the entire patient experience.

Presenter:

  • David Hoganson, MD  |  Boston Children's Hospital- Assistant, Department of cardiac Surgery; Director, Computational 3D Visualization Program; Instructor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School

The Living Brain App for Staff Meetings in Epilepsy Surgery

Nicolas Gazéres, Virtual Twin of Human Technology Director at Dassault Systèmes, shares his and his team's work to enhance the clinical staff meeting experience through the development of an app for pre-surgical planning.  Surgical situations can be anticipated thanks to a 360 degree view of the virtual twin of the patient's brain.  The app also promotes collaboration and a common understanding of the electrophysiological structure of the seizure, thereby facilitating more informed decision making.

Presenter:  

  • Nicolas Gazéres  |  Dassault Systèmes- Virtual Twin of Human Technology Director 

 

Importance of Regulatory Science Tools - A US FDA Perspective

Ed Margerrison, Director of the Office of Science and Engineering at the US Food and Drug Administration, discusses the Importance of Regulatory Science Tools for increasing innovation and product development as well as the FDA's involvement in the Living Heart Project.

Presenter:  

  • Ed Margerrison |  US Food and Drug Administration, Director, Office of Science and Engineering (OSEL)
     

FDA Critical Path Project: The ENRICHMENT in silico Clinical Trial

Steve Levine, Founder & Executive Director of the Living Heart Project and Virtual Human Modeling Senior Director at Dassault Systèmes, gives an overview of the US FDA joint project, the ENRICHMENT in silico Clinical Trial, and explains how virtual patient populations can revolutionize clinical trials and regulatory submissions by providing a faster, richer and safer review process.

Presenter:  

  • Steve Levine  |  Dassault Systèmes. Founder & Executive Director of the Living Heart Project, Virtual Human Modeling Senior Director 
     

Virtual Patients-Enhanced AI for Improved Clinical Precision

Afrah Shafquat, Medidata AI Synthetic Data Scientist, presents her work on the use of simulants in a virtual patient framework.

Presenter:  

  • Afrah Shafquat  |  Medidata  - Senior Medidata AI Synthetic Data Scientist 
     

Virtual Twin-based Education Centers

Jean-Philippe Laguerre discusses how Dassault Systèmes is working hand-in-hand with leading academic institutions to help build the workforce of the future through Centers of Excellence. 

Presenter:  

  • Jean-Philippe Laguerre  |   Dassault Systèmes - Director, Academia North America
     

The 3DEXPERIENCE Lab: Dassault Systèmes Open Innovation Laboratory

Abhishek Bali, 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS Startup Ecosystem Director at Dassault Systèmes, gives an overview of the 3DEXPERIENCE Lab, an open innovation laboratory founded by Dassault Systèmes to help startups who are developing disruptive technologies that will have a positive impact on society and the planet.

Presenter:  

  • Abhishek Bali  |  Dassault Systèmes - 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS Startup Ecosystem Director 
     

Concluding Thoughts on the Future of the Virtual Twin of Human

Steve Levine, Founder & Executive Director of the Living Heart Project and Virtual Human Modeling Senior Director at Dassault Systèmes, provides an inspiring conclusion to the 8th International Symposium on the Living Heart and  Virtual Twin of Human and shares his thoughts on the future of the virtual human twin.

Presenter:  

  • Steve Levine  |  Dassault Systèmes. Founder & Executive Director of the Living Heart Project, Virtual Human Modeling Senior Director