PUCRS is promoting its diverse graduate courses, emphasizing its commitment to developing specialists and researchers to address societal issues. The university is known for its excellence in medicine and is engaged in various research initiatives, particularly related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Faculty members highlight the significant role of physics in understanding and combating the virus through advanced imaging techniques and simulations. Notably, a research project at PUCRS' Medical Imaging Computing Laboratory is utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze chest X-ray images for Covid-19, achieving a 95% sensitivity in differentiating the disease from other respiratory illnesses. The university also offers an interdisciplinary course in Medical Physics to prepare students for careers in healthcare.
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 09:41:04 GMT | PUCRS