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Kirsten Allen

BASc. Electrical Engineering and Minor in Computer Science, UBCO 2019 

Projects:

  • Development of Ultra-High Resolution CT for Differential Diagnosis of Lung Nodules Found Using Low Dose CT
  • Integration of a Web-Based Follow-Up Platform into the BC Cancer Agency for Improving Quality of Life Care and Research

Kirsten grew up in Kelowna and is going into her last year at UBCO studying Electrical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. This is Kirsten’s first summer working at the BCCA to work on a project analyzing the use of micro-CT scans in early detection of lung cancer. In addition, Kirsten is also assisting in the implementation of a web-based patient follow-up platform into BC Cancer. In her free time she enjoys cross-country skiing at Telemark, hiking with her dog and swimming.