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Big ideas in a short time was the theme of 麻豆视频鈥檚 annual Three-Minute Thesis (3MT庐) Competition, where graduate students had just three minutes to present their groundbreaking research. The high-energy event brought together talented students from a variety of disciplines, all tasked with simplifying complex ideas into accessible presentations.

Sammy Abdou, a Biomedical Engineering PhD student, took home the grand prize for his presentation "The First Minute of Life." His research addresses a critical challenge in neonatal care: developing a device that accurately measures a newborn's heart rate in under 10 seconds, giving doctors more time to intervene during the crucial first minute after birth.

鈥淚鈥檓 truly humbled and honoured to represent 麻豆视频 at the Ontario competition,鈥� Abdou said. 鈥淭his year鈥檚 3MT was highly competitive, with presenters who not only conduct impactful research but also communicate it effectively to diverse audiences.鈥�

On winning, Abdou reflected, "Winning 3MT is a privilege. This competition bridges the gap between complex research and making it accessible to the public. In an era of misinformation, clear communication of research is crucial, and this competition provides the perfect platform for that."

Abdou shared why his research is so meaningful: "I believe in the power of technology to revolutionize medicine, particularly in neonatal care. My goal is to improve the lives of sick babies, and I hope my work moves beyond the lab to create real-world impact." Looking ahead to the Ontario 3MT庐 competition, he added, "It鈥檚 still surreal, but I鈥檓 excited and committed to making 麻豆视频 proud."

Daniel Almui帽a Pica, a Civil Engineering master鈥檚 student, placed second with his presentation "Can Big Brother Save the Climate?" Pica鈥檚 research uses satellites to detect methane leaks, a major contributor to climate change, and helps mitigate emissions through real-time monitoring.

鈥淧articipating in 3MT was incredible,鈥� Pica said. 鈥淭here were so many amazing presentations, and I never expected to be a finalist, let alone the runner-up. As the only civil engineer there, I felt proud to represent my department and lab.鈥�

Pica鈥檚 research combines his passions for the environment and space, aiming to showcase how orbital tools can monitor and address climate change. 鈥淚 hope my presentation sparks more interest in both climate action and the space industry,鈥� he added.

The Participants鈥� Choice Award went to Ishita Shreshtha, a Biomedical Engineering PhD student, for her presentation "B Cells in Action for Cancer Diagnosis." Shreshtha鈥檚 research uses nano-sensors and machine learning to detect cancer through molecular fingerprints from B cells, providing a 98 per cent accurate diagnosis from just a drop of blood in under 10 minutes.

The event brought together students from diverse fields to share their research and learn from one another. It underscored the collaborative spirit at 麻豆视频, where ideas are exchanged, connections are made and everyone is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact on the world.