Antony Hodgson

Dr. Hodgson is Director, Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering and Director of the Surgical Technologies Laboratory.  His research interests are in the following areas: Computer-Assisted Surgery; Medical Robotics; Surgical Simulators and Skill Assessment; Neuromotor Control; and Biomechanics. The primary focus of his work is on computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery; and his main goal is to improve the accuracy of performing surgical tasks (such as placing implants or reducing fractures) while minimizing use of and exposure to radiation and decreasing operative time. His team are currently working in three main areas: Using Ultrasound to Accurately Locate Bone Surfaces; Smart C-Arm Technologies; and Bone-Mounted Robots.