Pioneering 3D Printing in Medical Practice: The Omaha Experience
3DPrint.com September 22, 2023
From MRI technologist to cardiac imaging coordinator, Gabe Linke is a pioneer in healthcare’s 3D printing revolution. Anchored at Omaha’s Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, this burgeoning initiative has grown from its roots in cardiac imaging to impact multiple medical subspecialties. Fueled by philanthropic support from the Goldwin Foundation and key partnerships, Linke and his team exemplify what happens when innovative thinking converges with urgent clinical demand.
Gabe Linke
Linke transitioned to Children’s from a Veterans Health (VA) hospital in 2015 to advance his work in congenital heart imaging. However, during his job interview, Linke was handed a 3D printed heart model that the hospital had purchased through a vendor, which unexpectedly shifted his focus. When asked, “Do...