I recently joined Matthew Hoerth, M.D., of the Multidisciplinary Simulation Center at Mayo Clinic Arizona, on the Tomorrow’s Cure Podcast, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. The conversation explored how virtual reality is transforming healthcare education—from interacting with 3D anatomical models to practicing complex medical procedures in safe, repeatable environments.
🎙️ Listen to the episode: Tomorrow’s Cure Podcast
At ASU Next Lab, our work investigates how advanced technologies can deepen human connection and learning through emotional storytelling and immersive design. By combining simulation, spatial computing, and narrative frameworks, we aim to extend the reach and quality of experiential learning in healthcare and beyond.
The discussion highlighted a shared vision between ASU and Mayo Clinic: building learning systems that merge technical precision with human empathy, enabling medical professionals to learn continuously—anytime, anywhere.
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My thanks to Kara Mangold and the Riverside Studio team for a seamless recording experience, and to Lev Gonick, Kimberly Clark, Kyle Bowen, John Rome, Bea Rodriguez-Fransen, Ed.D., and Michael Blackledge for their ongoing leadership and collaboration across ASU’s innovation ecosystem.
