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Last week, Carolina Almeida, a master’s student in biomedical engineering, was awarded the Best Paper Award at the IEEE Melecon conference. Her work introduces a novel heart rate variability (HRV) detection system based on mobile photoplethysmography (PPG) acquisition. This innovation led to a proof-of-concept study demonstrating the feasibility of using mobile PPG-derived HRV as a biomarker for anxiety.

This achievement is a testament to Carolina’s hard work and dedication, as well as the fruitful collaboration with Nevaro company. Her master thesis showcases the power of combining academic research with industry expertise to push the boundaries of biomedical technology.