Welcome!
This site is part of a master’s research project examining the potential of 3D virtual worlds as immersive health education environments. An interactive resource elucidating the neuroanatomy and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease is in development.
Please feel free to contact the researcher if you have any questions.
Mackmarn Parx (SL)
Mike Moran (RL)
mmoran22@uic.edu
MS Biomedical Visualization
www.ahs.uic.edu/bhis/programs/bvis.php
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Timbucks/98/35/41
This is a build by a new neighbor on Timbucks. I don't think I've met Mack yet, but this is an example of many educational/medical builds in SL meant to show understanding and educate others in a 3D environment. The nerves seem alive as they dangle from some unknown source and glow and sparkle. They remind me of the anticipated tooth pain when visiting the dentist!
Up close you can read signs, see demonstrations, and view slides and video explaining the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. I hope he gets a great assessment!
Timbucks is a community of educators. We "live" here. All the residents had to prove their eligibility to be a part of an educational sim and it is strictly PG. Living in SL means having a place that is yours where you have rights to create things and set certain limits for visitors. There are 18 plots at Timbucks of various sizes, all but 2 are rented out. I know well six of the other residents and several more are my friends. It's nice to rez in a place where you feel community.
