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UA Little Rock computer scientist maps blood vessels in 3D

Computer Scientist Dr. Arya Basu created a process to create 3D visualizations of 2D scans of blood vessels
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Computer Scientist Dr. Arya Basu created a process to create 3D visualizations of 2D scans of blood vessels

Above, listen to our full conversation with Dr. Arya Basu, assistant professor of computer science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Dr. Basu recently completed phase one of a project that can map 2-dimensional angiograms to 3D models, allowing medical professionals the ability to better pinpoint problems in a patients cardiovascular system.

Nathan Treece is a reporter and local host of NPR's Morning Edition for Little Rock Public Radio.