Investigating the mysteries of ancient mummies, helping injured animals, guiding complex surgeries, and promoting patient empowerment all have one thing in common: 3D. Cutting-edge visualization tools, including extended reality and 3D printing, are changing many facets of medical, forensic, paleontology, and veterinary sciences. Justin Ryan, Ph.D. (3D lab director, Rady Children's) hosts experts from Rady Children's Hospital San Diego and USC Keck Medicine LA: Summer Decker, Ph.D. (3D lab director, USC), Jonathan Ford, Ph.D. (3D lab associate director, USC), V. Salil Upasani, M.D. (orthopedic surgeon, Rady Children's), and Anna Hedberg (innovation engineer, Rady Children's). Panelists share stories ranging from digitally reconstructing mummified remains to planning surgeries for the smallest patients and building custom models for veterinary care. Q&A follows. This STE(A)M-focused panel highlights real-world applications of 3D technologies and how they are reshaping research, medicine, and forensics.
