Honors Student Shares Research at Global Conference

On March 14-16, Farquhar Honors College freshman Colin Pulickathadam presented research on electrocardiograms at the annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s (HIMSS) global conference. His research, titled “Analysis of Errors in ECGs Data Captured by Patients Using At-Home Device Compared to Qualified Healthcare Professionals,” investigates the differences between using electrocardiograms (ECGs) at home versus at a clinic.

“It was a very rewarding experience as I was able to present research for the first time about a relatively novel and promising healthcare technology at such a high level as a first-year student at NSU,” said Pulickathadam, a biology and health informatics major. “I interacted [with] and presented [to] many individuals who are leading experts in their respective fields of healthcare technology and information systems.”

Along with presenting his research, he was able to network and attend professional workshops that taught him the essentials of mastering interviews, developing a personal brand, and being an effective leader.

“There was a lot this conference had to offer, and I was grateful for the opportunity to attend!” said Pulickathadam. “This would not have been possible without my fellow collaborator, KPCOM medical student Janavi Patel, as well as my faculty advisor, Dr. Michelle Ramim. I would also like to thank the staff at the DuxLink Health clinic, including Dr. Michael Shen and Rohit Vinod for their continued support. In addition, I would like to thank the Razor’s Edge Research Program students and program leadership for their encouragement of me and my project. Finally, I would like to thank Dr. Filker, Dr. Messer, and Dean Nevins for providing financial support for my traveling expenses and their support for me as a KPCOM undergraduate student and as an Honors student. My freshman year would not have been this much of a success without this team of incredible people supporting me.”

Posted 04/24/22