Episode 175: Radiating Trust In Medical XR - Mike Wesolowski

Mike Wesolowski, PhD has been leading highly performing teams in science, innovation, and technology development for over a decade. He is an entrepreneur, multidisciplinary researcher and a passionate advocate of the concept of using “tech for good”. Mike is the co-founder and CEO of Luxsonic Technologies. He leads a growing team of innovators, medical professionals, and healthcare executives, that share a common mission; to improve global access to healthcare through immersive technology. Their goal is to empower the healthcare industry by providing affordable, easily distributed, and immersive tools that improve medical education, hands-on training, and virtual healthcare delivery. In 2020, Luxsonic was named one of the Top 20 most innovative early-stage companies in Canada by the Canadian Innovation Exchange. In addition to leading Luxsonic, he is also a multidisciplinary scientist and enthusiastic mentor. Mike received his PhD in Physics from the University of Waterloo and holds an Adjunct Professorship in Medical Imaging at the University of Saskatchewan. He has co-authored over 35 academic publications in fields ranging from astrophysics to radiology. His current research group focuses on the development, evaluation, and integration of innovative technologies in medical imaging. Mike firmly believes that technology, applied with the intent of bettering humanity, can be a dramatic force of positive change in our society. This belief has guided him throughout his career and ultimately led to the creation of Luxsonic.