Inside an In-Hospital 3D Printing Lab: How Columbia University Medical Center Uses Anatomical Models to Plan Complex Cases


Friday, December 5th, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

A behind-the-scenes look at how patient-specific 3D printed models are transforming surgical planning.

What happens when surgeons, imaging specialists, and hospital leadership bring 3D printing inside the hospital walls? Join Dr. Kanwal Farooqi, pediatric cardiologist at Columbia University Medical Center, for an exclusive look at how her team uses patient-specific anatomical models to change surgical plans, accelerate turnaround, and improve outcomes for children with heart disease.

What You’ll Learn:
 
  • Case insights: Real-world examples of how 3D models changed surgical approaches and improved patient outcomes in congenital cardiac care.
  • Workflow lessons: Step-by-step look at how imaging → segmentation → print integrates into hospital practice for urgent and complex cases.
  • Strategic perspective: Why leading hospitals are bringing 3D modeling in-house to enhance collaboration, improve patient care, and create sustainable value across their programs.

Presenter:

Dr. Kanwal M. Farooqi - Chloe Lim

Dr. Kanwal M. Farooqi

Associate Professor of Pediatrics 
Director of Cardiac 3D Printing
Columbia University Medical Center