At Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine, some students excel and push the boundaries of physicianeering. Among these remarkable individuals stands Cailin O’Connell, M4, whose recent accomplishment of being awarded first place in the Outstanding Capstone Innovator Project 2023 is a testament to EnMed’s exceptional dedication and ingenuity.
“Capstone innovation projects address medical needs that have been identified by research investigators at the Houston Methodist Research Institute (HMRI) who may also be in collaboration with Texas A&M faculty,” said Dr. Michael Moreno, associate professor in the J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M and director of innovation for EnMed. “Students are required to complete innovation immersion experiences like the capstone projects to fill their EnMed innovation portfolios, the program deliverable for the Master of Engineering degree.”
However, her journey did not stop there. Cailin’s remarkable work earned her a coveted spot as an exhibitor at the prestigious 2023 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting. This gathering boasts nearly 70,000 attendees and is the world’s largest medical meeting. This platform allowed her to showcase her research, “Pelvic Perspectives: Unveiling the Imaging Findings and Complications of Female Pelvic Devices,” to an international audience, sparking interest within the medical community due to its innovative nature and potential to transform current practices.
By exploring the imaging findings and complications associated with female pelvic devices, Cailin is shedding light on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of women’s health. Her work has the potential to revolutionize how these devices are understood, diagnosed, and managed, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and enhanced quality of care for women worldwide.
As we applaud Cailin O’Connell’s success, we recognize her and others like her as a role model for physicianeers everywhere. Cailin’s achievements reflect EnMed’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and blazing trails. With diligent students such as this, EnMed boldly leads the charge in shaping the future of healthcare, igniting inspiration for generations to follow.