SPECIAL SESSION #3
From Bench to Bedside: Sensors in Clinical Practice
ORGANIZED BY
Emiliano Schena
Emiliano Schena
Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Italy
Daniela Lo Presti
Daniela Lo Presti
Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Italy
Martina Pulcinelli
Martina Pulcinelli
Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Italy
Antonella Grasso
Antonella Grasso
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Italy
Antonio Di Zazzo
Antonio Di Zazzo
Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Italy
Valeria Tomarchio
Valeria Tomarchio
Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Italy
ABSTRACT
The use of sensors based on different technologies and principle of work are gaining more and more attention in monitoring a variety of chemical, mechanical, thermal and physiological parameters in many clinical branches. New and customized sensing solutions can enable the collection of many data relevant to assess patient’s health, improve clinical outcomes of therapies and accuracy of diagnostic tools. The potential improvement of health access and burden of chronic diseases are only examples of potential impact of using information retrieved by sensors.
The use of sensors based on diverse technologies and working principles is gaining increasing attention for monitoring a variety of chemical, mechanical, thermal, and physiological parameters across various clinical domains. Novel and customized sensing solutions have the potential to enable comprehensive data collection, contributing to improve the assessment of patient health, enhance therapeutic outcomes and diagnostic accuracy. Furthermore, information obtained by combining novel sensors and algorithms may support expand access to care and improve the burden of chronic diseases.
This special session aims to foster dialogue among clinicians, engineers, and MedTech developers on emerging trends of sensor applications in clinical settings. It also seeks to address the challenges associated with the technology transfer in biomedical field.
TOPICS
Paper submissions are welcome on (but not limited to) the following topics:
- New sensing solutions and their assessment in oncohematology
- New sensing solutions and their assessment in oftalmology
- New sensing solutions and their assessment in breast unit
- Emerging applications of optical sensors
- Application of optical sensors in surgery and in minimally invasive surgery
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS
Emiliano Schena (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree from Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM), Rome, Italy, in 2007. He is a Full professor of Measurements and Sensors, Rector's delegate for the Research Valorization and Lifelong learning, and Course Director of the “Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Course” with UCBM. He is Adjunct Professor with Arkansas University. He IEEE Senior member, officers of the IEEE Italy Section, Counselor of the IEEE Student Branch of Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma and Co-Founder of HEREMOS s.r.l.
Daniela Lo Presti (Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree from the Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM), Rome, Italy, in 2021. She is currently an Assistant Professor with the Unit of Measurements and Biomedical Instrumentation, UCBM. Her main research activities focus on the design, fabrication, and feasibility assessment of smart systems and wearables based on fiber optics for biomedical applications.
Martina Pulcinelli (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the M.Sc. (Hons.) degree from the Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy, in 2023, where she is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the Unit of Measurements and Biomedical Instrumentation. Her research interests include the development of fiber optic-based systems and the application of machine learning algorithms for biomedical applications.
Antonella Grasso received Ph.D. in 2019. Currently, she is a consultant breast oncoplastic surgeon at Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital Foundation. Her main field of interest is prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases. Her research interests concern oncoplastic surgery, targeted treatments and combined therapeutic strategies.
Antonio Di Zazzo received received Medicine and Surgery degree (2008) and the specialization in Ophthalmology (2014) from the Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, where he is Full Professor. He received many national and international awards for his research activities on cornea and refractive surgery.
Dr. Valeria Tomarchio received Medicine and Surgery degree from the Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy, in 2009, where she also received specialization in ematology and she is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in integrated biomedical sciences and bioethics. She is a hematologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of hematological diseases, particularly lymphomas, myelomas and other lymphoproliferative disorders. She is co-investigator in many national and international studies promoted by FIL, EMN, and GIMEMA. She is also an active member of the macro-district (Lazio-Marche-Abruzzo) Myeloma Group.
