HARVARDXR
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XR in Academia and Research

Explore the evolving role of XR in academia and research in this session featuring Eric Moerth, Mark Zhang, and Omer Liran. Eric Moerth will discuss the integration of XR in biomedical visualization, highlighting its impact on medical education and research. Mark Zhang will provide a brief overview of the American Medical Extended Reality Association (AMXRA), a professional society dedicated to advancing the science and practice of medical extended reality. Omer Liran will present on the use of XR in psychological research, focusing on virtual reality's potential in mental health studies. Together, they will provide a comprehensive overview of how XR technologies are advancing academic research and interdisciplinary collaboration.​