“First-place winner Srikanthan presented on the topic of “Real-Time Tumor Detection in Brain Surgery.” His research focuses on a surgical tool called the intelligent knife (iKnife). This technology helps brain surgeons instantly distinguish between tumor and healthy brain tissue during surgery, making tumour removal more precise and potentially improving outcomes for patients with aggressive brain tumors like glioblastoma.
“Competing in the 3MT challenged me to distill years of research into a message that anyone could understand,” says Srikanthan. “I’ve always enjoyed presenting my research, but this competition reminded me that science is at its most powerful and impactful when it is accessible. While it’s the complexity that makes science beautiful, I think it is the clarity that makes it meaningful.”
Srikanthan also won the competition’s People’s Choice Award.”
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