MICCAI 2022 Daily – Monday

25 DAILY MICCAI Monday You’re very certain of things, they’re very certain, and you need to convey or make a language that both of you understand and learn from them the same way they need to learn from you. Do you ever have the temptation to explain things to doctors? Yeah, I try many times, and sometimes I succeed, and sometimes I fail! [ she laughs ] Can they convince you? In some areas, yes, because they’re the experts. When they talk about pathophysiology, I need to trust them because it’s not my area of expertise. The same way that when I talk about AI, they are more like, okay, if you say it. If you had been a doctor, what area would you have chosen? Cardiology, I guess. What’s in the heart that is special for you? I like it because it’s one of the organs that keeps moving throughout your life. It beats and contracts and expands. It’s interesting how it’s kind of the motor of all your body. That’s a nice definition. I’m sure that most cardiologists would agree with that. It’s also very easy to find emojis of hearts. The heart looks beautiful, right, in all the emojis? Also, it’s about love. What do you miss the most about Spain? I think it’s family and close friends. It’s different being away. I was only with my partner at the beginning, so it was more challenging than back home having a good background. Are you Catalan or Spanish? [ Esther laughs ] Both, let’s say! Okay, I will not ask anymore! [ we both laugh ] So, you miss family and friends – and food, certainly? Well, we still cook a lot of Spanish food, but I miss fresh fruit and vegetables that taste nicer there. Yours are the best tortillas in London? Exactly, yes. I try! What will be your next steps? I just started in HeartFlow, it’s only been three months, so it will be nice to stay with them for a while. It’s a new challenge, especially moving fromacademia to the industry. Esther Puyol