How Do I Compute the Body Electric?
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of computational physics and its potential to revolutionize personalized medicine in this 16-minute TED talk. Delve into the concept of the computational human as presented by Mariano Vázquez, a researcher at the Barcelona Supercomputing Research Center. Learn about supercomputers, parallel computing, and the innovative "Alya" system for simulating human physiology. Discover how advanced simulations can lead to hyper-personalized medical diagnosis and treatment, with a focus on cardiac applications. Gain insights into the "spaghetti representation" of the heart and various simulation scenarios. Understand the crucial role of supercomputers in advancing this field and contemplate the future implications of computational physics in healthcare.
Syllabus
Intro
What is computational physics
What is a supercomputer
Parallel computing
Alia
Heart
Spaghetti representation
Uses
Simulation Scenario
Supercomputers
Conclusion
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