Dr. Carola Van Pul

Biography

Carola van Pul is a Professor of Clinical Physics at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) with expertise in general clinical physics, particularly in medical technology applied in mother-and-child care. She is a clinical physicist at Maxima Medical Center (MMC), where she is actively involved in research with a focus on patient monitoring in neonatal intensive care. Her research utilizes complex monitoring systems and medical alarm systems, employing information and communication technology networks to improve patient outcomes. Carola has developed new monitoring techniques to enhance data interpretation and has researched methods to reduce alarm fatigue amongst staff in intensive care units. She specializes in the monitoring of preterm infants in neonatal care, aiming to enhance patient safety and predict outcomes. In addition, Carola is engaged in serious gaming and simulation model development aimed at diabetes management. Her academic background includes an MSc in Applied Physics from Delft University of Technology and a PhD focused on Diffusion Tensor Imaging of neonates at TU/e. She has also worked on projects at the University Medical Center Utrecht and has extensive experience in the implementation of innovative medical technologies, focusing on the safety and cost-effectiveness of healthcare solutions.

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