This document summarizes major developments in the history of medicine and medical technology from 8000 BC to the present. Some key events and advances mentioned include primitive brain surgery from 8000 BC, Egyptian medicine and mummification from 2000 BC, Roman aqueducts and hygiene from 300 BC, crude medieval surgery from 1066 AD, the study of human anatomy during the Renaissance in 1488 AD, the first electrocardiograph machine in 1908, the first modern respirator in 1927, the invention of the artificial pacemaker in the 1930s, the first kidney dialysis machine in 1945, the first successful cardiac pacemaker and open heart bypass surgery in the 1950s, the introduction of the arthroscope in the late 1970s,
The document provides information on several 18th century French artists including sculptors Edmé Bouchardon and Jean-Antoine Houdon, painters Jean-Antoine Watteau, Jean Honoré Fragonard, Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, and François Boucher. It includes the names of their artworks, dates of creation, materials used, and current locations of the pieces. The document contains over 50 individual artworks summarized across the different artists.
The document provides information on several 18th century French artists including sculptors Edmé Bouchardon and Jean-Antoine Houdon, painters Jean-Antoine Watteau, Jean Honoré Fragonard, Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, and François Boucher. It includes the names of their artworks, dates of creation, materials used, and current locations of the pieces. The document contains over 50 individual artworks summarized across the different artists.
This document outlines plans for a new STEM academy in Virginia's Region 2000 that will serve high school juniors and seniors. The academy will offer health science and STEM courses through partnerships between local school divisions, Central Virginia Community College, and industry partners. It will be housed at CVCC and aim to prepare students for postsecondary education and high-demand careers through hands-on learning, industry certifications, and internships. The academy plans to enroll up to 50 students initially and evaluate its success based on graduation rates, dual enrollment credits earned, certifications obtained, and employment outcomes.
This document outlines efforts to promote technology-based economic development in Virginia's Region 2000. It identified initial obstacles like lack of broadband access and real estate. Goals were set to study broadband expansion, create a technology park guide, and identify industry clusters. Accomplishments included expanding broadband access, creating technology incentive zones and a new technology park, and facilitating partnerships between businesses and universities. Next steps involve developing a regional entrepreneurship and small business strategy to build the pipeline of new businesses and connect them to resources.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
This document outlines goals and accomplishments for supporting technology company growth in Virginia's Region 2000. It identified initial obstacles like lack of broadband access and real estate, and no industry clusters or intellectual property support. Goals included broadband studies, identifying technology clusters in advanced manufacturing, energy, and healthcare, and partnerships between universities and companies. Accomplishments were expanding broadband access, creating technology parks and incentive zones, facilitating intellectual property and grants, and establishing a center to support research and development needs. Next steps focus on a regional entrepreneurship and small business development strategy.
We’re excited to invite technology-based entrepreneurs and business owners in the Lynchburg regional area to ‘Acceler8: Business Growth Forum‘ June 1. This free event is designed to help you discover the wide range of business resources available to you to help you grow your business or launch a new venture. Sample topics include: angel & gap financing, federal funding, business optimization, state assistance programs and planning for success.
Event flyer and registration for the Region 2000 Technology Council's 2011 Awards Night which honors the best and the brightest in the technology community within the Lynchburg regional area.
This document outlines plans for a new STEM academy in Virginia's Region 2000 that will serve high school juniors and seniors. The academy will offer health science and STEM courses through partnerships between local school divisions, Central Virginia Community College, and industry partners. It will be housed at CVCC and aim to prepare students for postsecondary education and high-demand careers through hands-on learning, industry certifications, and internships. The academy plans to enroll up to 50 students initially and evaluate its success based on graduation rates, dual enrollment credits earned, certifications obtained, and employment outcomes.
This document outlines efforts to promote technology-based economic development in Virginia's Region 2000. It identified initial obstacles like lack of broadband access and real estate. Goals were set to study broadband expansion, create a technology park guide, and identify industry clusters. Accomplishments included expanding broadband access, creating technology incentive zones and a new technology park, and facilitating partnerships between businesses and universities. Next steps involve developing a regional entrepreneurship and small business strategy to build the pipeline of new businesses and connect them to resources.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
This document outlines goals and accomplishments for supporting technology company growth in Virginia's Region 2000. It identified initial obstacles like lack of broadband access and real estate, and no industry clusters or intellectual property support. Goals included broadband studies, identifying technology clusters in advanced manufacturing, energy, and healthcare, and partnerships between universities and companies. Accomplishments were expanding broadband access, creating technology parks and incentive zones, facilitating intellectual property and grants, and establishing a center to support research and development needs. Next steps focus on a regional entrepreneurship and small business development strategy.
We’re excited to invite technology-based entrepreneurs and business owners in the Lynchburg regional area to ‘Acceler8: Business Growth Forum‘ June 1. This free event is designed to help you discover the wide range of business resources available to you to help you grow your business or launch a new venture. Sample topics include: angel & gap financing, federal funding, business optimization, state assistance programs and planning for success.
Event flyer and registration for the Region 2000 Technology Council's 2011 Awards Night which honors the best and the brightest in the technology community within the Lynchburg regional area.
4. 300 B.C.
Roman
Aqueducts:
Hygiene & Sanitation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pont_du_gard.jpg
5. 1066 A.D.
Middle
Ages:
Crude Surgery
(Especially in relation to war)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Harold_dead_bayeux_tapestry.png
6. 1488 A.D.
The Renaissance:
Human Anatomy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vitruvian.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Studies_of_the_Arm_showing_the_Movements_made_by_the_Biceps.jpg
7. 1908
First
Electrocardiograph
Machine
1927
First Modern,
Practical
Respirator
section source: http://www.greatachievements.org/?id=3824
http://protomag.com/statics/SP_09_gty_RM_82581339_a_hz.jpg?1242887355
http://blog.lib.umn.edu/trite001/pstl1082anatomy/154IronLungExterior.jpg
8. 1930’s
Artificial
Pacemaker
Invented
1945
First Kidney
Dialysis Machine
http://www.hrsonline.org/News/ep-history/timeline/images/Fig10Lg_1.jpg
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ttp://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/obituaries/articles/2009/02/16/willem_j_kolff_at_97_dutch_inventor_of_artificial_heart_and_organs/
9. 1952
First
Successful
Cardiac Pacemaker
1953
First Successful
Open Heart
Bypass Surgery
http://www.ieeeghn.org/wiki/index.php/File:Pacemaker2.jpg
http://ats.ctsnetjournals.org/cgi/content/full/76/6/S2188/FIG2
10. Late 1970’s
Arthroscope
Introduced
1972
CAT/CT-Scan is
Introduced
http://www.mediresource.com/HealthNews/images/English/LT2_3.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Emi1010.jpg
11. 1981
MRI Scanner
Introduced
1987
First Laser Surgery
On A Human Cornea
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2009_niams_oai_hi.jpg
https://ckm.osu.edu/sitetool/sites/ophthalmologypublic/images/lasik/LASIK_laser.jpg
12. 1990
Human Genome
Project
1998
Stem Cell
Therapy
This section source (from Stem cell on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_medicine_and_medical_technology
http://patentdocs.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/06/19/human_genome_project_hgp.jpg
http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/2006report/2006Chapter4.htm