Virtual digital representation of human body: a 3D perspective

IT technology has significantly improved the process of human representation in medical science and education. Our interactive virtual reality anatomic laboratory includes an advanced multi-touch “natural” interface with more than 50 contact points which allows virtual dissection in real-time. In addition, our laboratory has a novel method of display which allows transformation of 2D images into 3D presentations using standard 3D eye-glasses. Our virtual laboratory contains a 3D scanner as well as a 3D visual recording camera. Future development directions include: virtual surgery, regenerative medicine including 3D tissue/cell printing.

Klara Brînzaniuc is a Professor of Anatomy and Embriology at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Targu Mures, Romania. Her research focuses on clinical anatomy as well as bone pathology and regenerative medicine/tissue engineering. Spatial tridimensional representation of anatomy is of paramount importance for both medical and arts students. In this context, she has developed a trandisciplinary digital tri-dimensional research and teaching laboratory dedicated to the study of the human body which provides the student with a solid grounding from cellular and tisular level to biomechanics and movement.