InspireTalks: Matilda Larsson
Preventing childbirth injuries
Birth injuries still affect too many women in Sweden and worldwide, and historically, they were ignored. Meet the KTH researcher developing ground-breaking ultrasound technology to prevent childbirth injuries.
Time: Thu 2025-11-27 12.10 - 12.50
Location: Arenan, Teknikringen 1
Language: English
Speaker
Matilda Larsson, is a Professor of Medical Image Processing at KTH, and develops imaging technologies to enhance diagnosis and treatment. An example of her research is a project focusing on advancing ultrasound tools to detect childbirth-related pelvic floor injuries. By enabling earlier diagnosis and personalised care, it promotes better health outcomes and a more inclusive healthcare system.
Read more about the project: www.kth.se/inspirelab/projects/ultrasound-elastography-of-female-pelvic-floor-muscles
About InspireTalks
InspireTalks is a series of lectures exploring the connections between technology development, innovation, gender, and gender equality. We meet researchers and practitioners working toward a more equal, inclusive, and sustainable society.
The time is 12:10–12:50. Feel free to bring your lunch sandwich!