Conferences
24 September 2024, Online
Sensors Webinar | State-of-the-Art Photoplethysmography and Applications
It is my honour to serve as the Chair for this webinar session which is devoted to photoplethysmography, and it is a great pleasure to introduce world-leading speakers in the field and to host the discussion that follows.
Photoplethysmography (PPG) is a low cost and easy-to-conduct vascular optics measurement technique that can be used to detect blood volume changes in the microvascular bed of tissue. The technique is very popular and is found in a number of medical devices such as pulse oximeters and beat-to-beat blood pressure measurement systems; it is also found in a range of wearable devices such as smart watches. PPG can be used in a wide range of applications—particularly for assessment of the cardiovascular system and the monitoring of vital signs. Researchers continue to advance the biosignal analysis methods with PPG to extract biomarkers of disease and ageing for use in disease monitoring and patient classification, including modern AI-driven/machine learning PPG approaches. PPG and AI have a bright future together for the benefit of patients.
This state-of-the-art webinar will include sensing, novel analytical methodologies and clinical applcations. The first speaker will be myself and I will give a brief introduction to PPG and then provide an overview of “Opportunities for Photoplethysmography in Cardiovascular Assessment”, showing its broad potential in cardiovascular health. The second speaker is Peter Charlton, who will speak about “Equitable Photoplethysmography in Wearables: Accurate Data for All”, focusing on practical applications in wearables, emphasising inclusivity and data accuracy. The third speaker is Panicos Kyriacou, who will give a presentation on “Photoplethysmography in Cardiovascular and Neurocritical Care Applications” and will explore specific applications in critical care, showcasing advanced and specialised uses of PPG. The fourth and final speaker, Moe Elgendi, will focus on the ”State of the art of PPG Signal Analysis” and willconclude with the latest advancements and techniques, providing a hands-on, practical end to the webinar session.
Professor John Allen
Chair of the Sensors Webinar | State-of-the-Art Photoplethysmography and Applications
Date: 24 September 2024
Time: 3 pm CEST | 9 am EDT | 9 pm CST Asia
Webinar Secretariat: [email protected]
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Program
| Speaker/Presentation | Time in CEST | Time in EDT |
| Professor John Allen Chair Introduction |
15:00–15:10 | 9:00–9:10 |
| Professor John Allen Opportunities for Photoplethysmography in Cardiovascular Assessment |
15:10–15:30 | 9:10–9:30 |
| Dr. Peter Charlton Equitable Photoplethysmography in Wearables: Accurate Data for All |
15:30–15:50 | 9:30–9:50 |
| Professor Panicos Kyriacou Photoplethysmography in Cardiovascular and Neurocritical Care Applications |
15:50–16:10 | 9:50–10:10 |
| Professor Moe Elgendi State-of-the-art in PPG Signal Analysis |
16:10–16:30 | 10:10–10:30 |
| Q&A | 16:30–16:45 | 10:30–10:45 |
| Professor John Allen Chair Closing |
16:45–16:50 | 10:45–10:50 |
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Webinar Chair and Speakers
- Professor John Allen, Research Centre for Intelligent Healthcare, Coventry University, UK
- Dr. Peter Charlton, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, UK
- Professor Panicos Kyriacou, Department of Engineering, University of London, UK
- Professor Moe Elgendi, Healthcare Engineering Innovation Centre (HEIC), Department of Biomedical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
