Sample

Sample is a Professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Urology at the University of Michigan. Their research interests focus on urological epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, and innovative medical technologies. They lead a lab at the University Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and have mentored students like Paul Grant, MD. Their work integrates advanced technologies such as virtual reality (VR), sensor systems, and artificial intelligence (AI) to address challenges in healthcare delivery, patient adherence, and medical training.

Research highlights include developing VR-based simulations for team training in acute care, passive magnetic sensing systems for object recognition, and privacy-preserving activity monitoring. Their lab’s interdisciplinary approach spans medical informatics, wearable devices, and robotics.

Notably, Sample has pioneered sensor systems for eye drop instillation success in glaucoma patients and magnetic-based navigation for mobile robots. Their contributions bridge clinical practice and engineering, emphasizing real-world applications in healthcare.