Using Hollywood Special Effects to Save Lives

Gregory Lone, a senior simulation engineer at Boston Children's Hospital, uses his background in special effects and robotics to create artificial patients for medical training. His work, which includes building models for various medical procedures, aims to improve health outcomes for children. Gregory's unique career path from special effects, where he worked on projects like Jurassic Park and Harry Potter, to robotics, has allowed him to combine these skills to benefit medical education and ultimately save children's lives.

What is the primary purpose of Gregory Lone's work at Boston Children's Hospital?

• To create artificial patients for medical training

• To entertain children with special effects

• To develop new surgical tools

• To design hospital architecture

Which of the following movies did Gregory Lone work on during his special effects career?

• Jurassic Park

• Star Wars

• Avatar

• The Lord of the Rings

What field did Gregory Lone transition to after leaving special effects?

• Architecture

• Robotics

• Music Production

• Graphic Design

What is one of the advanced surgical techniques Gregory Lone's models help practice?

• Plastic lip repair

• Knee replacement

• Heart transplant

• Brain surgery

How do Gregory Lone's simulation models contribute to healthcare?

• By reducing hospital costs

• By increasing hospital staff

• By improving health outcomes for children

• By developing new medications