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Sam Spears

@SpearsSam

Biomedical Research Assistant | Medical Implants & 3D Printing | Designing Pedicle Screw Guides & Bone scaffolds at UCL | he/him

 London, England
Joined February 2019
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Hey! My first attempt at making a video is up! This is a short video going over my #PhD project at #UCL! See what you think!! #phdlife #PhDVoice #YouTube youtu.be/mwWGnrKU7rg
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Interesting read!!
Masud Husain (@MasudHusain) profile pictureMasud Husain@MasudHusain6 Mar 2025
Why academia is sleepwalking into self-destruction. My editorial @Brain1878 If you agree with the sentiments please RT. It's important for all our sakes to stop the madness academic.oup.com/brain/issue…
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Automating 3D Pattern Design for Medical Devices | PhD Research Showcase youtu.be/sB3szFCFBxA?si=ce1L… via @YouTube #phdlife #designs #MND #Medical #3dmodeling
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Over the past few years, I’ve been developing an algorithm for generating custom 3D-printed bespoke neck collars & patterns. Here’s a look at the process - from scan to design! Excited to share a bit of my PhD journey. Thoughts? #DigitalDesign #PhDLife #ComputationalDesign #mnd
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Please see below: #Survey #Spine #Research #medicalresearch #Scoliosis #Innovation #surgery
Sam Spears (@SpearsSam) profile pictureSam Spears@SpearsSam12 Feb 2025
🚨 Ortho & Neuro Surgeons! 🚨 Help improve scoliosis surgery by sharing insights on pedicle screw placement & custom guides in our anonymous 15-20 min survey! 📅 Deadline: April 31 💻 Any device 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form… #Scoliosis #Survey #medicalresearch #help @kalaskarlab
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🚨 Ortho & Neuro Surgeons! 🚨 Help improve scoliosis surgery by sharing insights on pedicle screw placement & custom guides in our anonymous 15-20 min survey! 📅 Deadline: April 31 💻 Any device 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form… #Scoliosis #Survey #medicalresearch #help @kalaskarlab
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Thrilled to announce our new study in 3D Printing in Medicine! Improving access to affordable, accurate solutions for designing bespoke orthoses! ✨🦾 Check it out: doi.org/10.1186/s41205-024-0… #3DScanning #3DPrinting #Innovation #HealthcareTech

Comparative evaluation of Artec Leo hand-held scanner and iPad Pro for 3D scanning of cervical and...

3D Printing in Medicine - This study compares the precision, accuracy, and user experience of 3D body surface scanning of human subjects using the Artec Leo hand-held scanner and the iPad Pro as 3D...

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#MND #ALS @mndassoc
Sam Spears (@SpearsSam) profile pictureSam Spears@SpearsSam29 Jan 2024
Our new paper is out! 🎉 Huge thanks to all involved 🙌 Collaborative work with MND patients on their experience and preferences for bespoke neck collar orthotics! @kalaskarlab @DrNikSharma @yuabdulle sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Open Access UCL Research: Understanding neck collar preferences and user experiences in motor neuron disease: A survey-based study discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprin…
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Our new paper is out! 🎉 Huge thanks to all involved 🙌 Collaborative work with MND patients on their experience and preferences for bespoke neck collar orthotics! @kalaskarlab @DrNikSharma @yuabdulle sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Me when someone says to look but don't make it obvious.... may or may not have messed up the autogenerated model 🤦😂 #modeling #codinglife #whoops
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MND Matters Episode 25 🎙️ Wheelchairs We chat with Simon, living with MND, and Maggy, one of our specialist wheelchair therapists. In 2022 we funded almost £70,000 worth of wheelchair grants for those with #MND. Simon shares what impact this support has had. Listen below!

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New in I-JMR: Neck Collar Assessment for People Living With Motor Neuron Disease: Are Current Outcome Measures Suitable? dlvr.it/SksxTz
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First publication! Massive thanks to all involved 👏 Highlights the importance to revisit neck collar outcome measures for MND patients! @kalaskarlab @NikSharmaLab @yuabdulle #phdlife #MND #ALS #team i-jmr.org/2023/1/e43274

Neck Collar Assessment for People Living With Motor Neuron Disease: Are Current Outcome Measures...

A majority of people living with motor neuron disease (MND) experience weakness of the neck and as a result, experience head drop. This exacerbates problems with everyday activities (eating, talking,...

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Any Automation jobs going from end of Jan 2023?? Tour or Town 😘
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From the BBC coverage of Liz Truss' disastrous speech
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Just been evacuated by police at Charing Cross station, FYI if you’re in that area!
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Thank you Ma’am, for everything.
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ENGLAND HAVE DONE IT! 🙌 The Lionesses have won their first ever major trophy! 🏆 European Champions. Absolutely remarkable. 👏 📲 bbc.in/3oGqbgP #BBCEuros #BBCFootball #WEuro2022
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Submitted my first academic paper today, can anyone tell me where the room is to rock back and forth while I wait to hear back?? #phdlife #phdvoice @PhDVoice @AcademicChatter
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