Helping Canada be a world leader in next-generation virtual medical simulation
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 13, 2011) - The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is recognizing 52 employees today for their exceptional success during its Outstanding Achievement Awards at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.
The NeuroTouch Team Leads were awarded the "NRC Breakthrough of the Year Award" for their creation of a neurosurgical simulator called NeuroTouch. This state-of-the-art technology allows neurosurgeons to rehearse complex surgeries on simulated brain tumors that are specifically tailored to their patients, reducing the risk of complications and speeding up recovery. Their work is part of the Genomics and Health Initiative, a cross-country multidisciplinary collaboration.
As a result of this outstanding initiative, 7 virtual reality training centres will be established across the country, 4 of which already exist in Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto.
The NeuroTouch Team Leads have helped Canada remain a world leader in next-generation virtual medical simulation. The NeuroTouch technology is laying the groundwork for sharing know-how and advanced made-in-Canada solutions with the world.
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