Games For Health Conference Updates
Posted by Tim Holt on 06-08-30Ben Sawyer, sends along some updates on the 2006 Games For Health conference. He includes a list of 10 hilighted talks and speakers.
10 Highlighted Talks
How we developed Re-Mission
The development studio that built Re-mission for Hopelab details the behind-the-scenes effort.
Epidemics & Games
A diverse group of speakers examines how games
can, and are, aiding in epidemic response and research.
Glucoboy Now
In development for over three years see the trials
and insights behind bringing a GameBoy based glucose monitor to market.
Statewide DDR
Hear from the principle investigators behind West
Virginia's rollout of DDR in schools statewide.
Health in Games
An examination of how health is portrayed in
commercial gaming with ideas on how to improve it.
Biofeedback Gaming
A look at how biofeedback systems can help with
therapy and training.
Mind Blast
Three startups in the cognitive health gaming field
talk about their work, research, and plans.
Pulse!!
An update on the progress behind this multi-million dollar
effort to create a first-person view to the entirety of healthcare
system.
Video Game Donors
How two major networks organize gamers into a
new activist and donor force for healthcare.
Game-Base EMR
A working group on-site will look at ways to use
game interfaces to enhance personal health records.
Speakers and Attendees
Games for Health is expect 200+ attendees. Speakers include Debra
Lieberman, UCSB, Albert "Skip" Rizzo, USC, Cdr. Russell Shilling,
Naval Research Lab, Connie Dresser, National Cancer Institute, David
Rejeski, Serious Games Initiative, Ben Sawyer, Games for Health
Project, Claudia Johnston, Texas A&M Corpus Christi, and Noah
Falstien, The Inspiracy.
Some of the attending companies and organizations include: Centers
for Disease Control, Virtual Heroes, National Institutes for Health,
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Breakaway Games, Smart Brain Games,
Eli Lilly, E-Health Technologies Initiative, Woodrow Wilson
International Center for Scholars, Hollywood Health & Society,
Starlight Foundation, TATRC, Bristol Myers Squibb, Baylor University,
Office of Naval Research, BigFunGames, Archimage, New Mexico State
University, Maine Medical Center, University of Maryland School of
Medicine, GetWellGamers, SpryLearning and more!
Games for Health 2006 Annual Conference
Posted by Tim Holt on 06-08-23With almost a month to go until the 2006 Games for Health third annual conference, it's time to start taking care of a few details. Below you will find information on upcoming deadlines for hotel discounts plus details on the Wednesday and Thursday evening receptions, hosted Wednesday by the State of Maryland and Baltimore County Business and Economic Development, and Thursday courtesy of Virual Heroes.
Hotel discounts still available until September 5If you haven't booked a hotel room yet, don't forget that the last date for hotel discounts is September 5. More details available here.
| Wednesday Evening Reception | |
Please join us Wednesday evening at the Marriott Inner Harbor Hotel for an early registration reception hosted by the State of Maryland and Baltimore County Business and Economic Development. Meet speakers, and invited guests of the community and the University of Maryland School of Medicine from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. | |
A tour of the Shock Trauma Unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center will also be offered at 6:00pm that same evening. See first hand the world renowned emergency medical facility in action. Early registration is required as space for the tour is limited to 25. Please email bbryant@dmill.com. |
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| Thursday Evening Reception courtesy of Virtual Heroes | |
The opening evening reception will be located in the Atrium, outside the main auditorium, from 5:30-7:30. Virtual Heroes will showcase some of their recent work using gametechnologies to enhance person-to-person role playing and leadership. Enjoy food and beverage while networking with other gamers, health and healthcare professionals. |
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