Biomedical Engineer Raquel Calderon
About me
Biomedical Engineer from Universidad del Valle (Univalle), Bolivia, focused on AI applications in healthcare, including systems for cognitive development in children with autism and ADHD. Expertise includes biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, neuroengineering, cognitive health technologies, and STEM mentorship.
Biomedical Engineer from Universidad del Valle (Univalle), Bolivia, focuses on applying artificial intelligence to healthcare, including systems for neurodivergent individuals and neurodegenerative diseases. Research includes designing innovative solutions that integrate technology and neuroscience to improve cognitive development and quality of life, with two scientific publications: one on orthopedic applications of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and another on an AI-based diagnostic platform for Alzheimer’s disease using MRI. Winner of Falling Walls Lab Bolivia and representative of Bolivia in Germany, Brazil, and Argentina. Active in student scientific societies, serving as President of the Univalle Biomedical Engineering Student Scientific Society and Web Master of the IEEE Bolivia Section, and member of various IEEE societies and affinity groups, including IEEE Young Professionals. Experienced in mentoring and community engagement, leading STEM workshops for children and promoting opportunities for young professionals in technology and science. Dedication to science, education, and leadership drives efforts to foster positive change in Latin America and empower the next generation of scientists and engineers.
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Degrees:
Agnos: Plataforma para detección de Alzheimer por meio de redes neurais convolucionais e ressonancia magnética. Anais do 37º Congresso de Iniciação Científica do Inatel – Incitel, 04 a 06 de junho, Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG, Brasil. Instituto Nacional de Telecomunicações. https://inatel.br/incitel/documents/anais-incitel-2025.pdf