Speaker
Speaker Info
- Name
- Berry Hermans
- Organization
- Games for Health
- Country
- The Netherlands
- Biography
- Berry is the creative coder of Games for Health. Understanding the complexity of health problems and scientific inquiry, overseeing the various values of many stakeholders, and being patient enough to work with chaotic designers, makes Berry an invaluable member of any social impact game. He is the sole coder of Unmask and will share his insights of working through the above intricacies as a game developer.
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Presentation Info
- Title
- Citizen Science Games as a Research Tool
- Summary
- Citizen science games can accelerate research by engaging the public in scientific challenges. Our RNA-matching game helps identify microRNA interactions, aiding lymphoma treatment discovery. We will discuss the challenges and opportunities of designing such a game—balancing scientific accuracy with engagement, ensuring data quality, and motivating players. This talk highlights how games can bridge the gap between researchers and the public, driving medical advancements.
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