Computer Vision and Preventing Strokes

Let's get together, eat pizza, and hear from local companies and experts in the field. In this event we hear from Harald Ruda (LinkedIn), about Elucid's revolutionary medical imaging product. We will also hear from a couple of BU PhD students (details to come), and a CVPR recap.

Elucid works on measurements of plaque buildup in arteries from CT scan, a promising approach to measure risk of stroke, and to save lives. Harald will discuss how one creates computer vision algorithms to measure plaque buildup, and the potential live saving abilities of the algorithms.

Meeting Location: BU CDS-1750 (Center for Computing & Data Sciences, 17th floor) at 665 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215.

Agenda:

• 6:00 - 6:40: Networking & Pizza
• 6:40 - 7:10: Harald's talk
• 7:15 - 7:30: TBD BU PhD student short talks
• 7:30 - 7:35: CVPR Recap
• 7:35 - 7:45: 1 min pitches from the audience. Need help? Looking for a job? This is your chance!
• 7:45 - 8:00: More networking

Details about the venue:

• It's on the 17th floor of the "Jenga Building" at BU. And yes, the views are spectacular.
• Registration with your full legal name is required to attend the event.

Parking/Commute Options:

• There are many on-street parking spots available along Commonwealth Avenue, as well as on nearby side streets. Most are free after 6pm.
• There are a few garages within walking distance (also listed on the parkopedia link)
• The venue is easily accessible by the MBTA Green Line B branch (Boston University East or Central stops)