Have you ever wondered how to tackle seemingly impossible questions using just a bit of logic and back-of-the-envelope math? Join local author Dr. Shaun Comfort creator of How Much Is That Cure In the Window?— for an interactive journey into the fascinating world of "Fermi problems." In this engaging session, we will demystify the art of estimation by breaking down three distinct real-world Bio-Healthcare puzzles: calculating the total breaths in a human lifetime, estimating the G-force of a football tackle, and unpacking the likely cost of Universal Health Care. Whether you are a retired engineer or simply a curious thinker, you'll leave with a powerful mental toolkit for estimating the world around you.
Presented by Shaun Comfort MD, MBA
Shaun Comfort is a Neurologist with over 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and a prior career in Aerospace Engineering Physics. In his work, Dr. Comfort applies AI using Large Language Models and decision analysis techniques to problems in pharmacovigilance. He published his first book in 2020 on mathematical estimation in healthcare: How Much Is that Cure in the Window? Simple Math Solutions for Complicated Problems in Biology, Medicine, and Healthcare. In his free time, he enjoys using Bayesian methods to evaluate puzzles such as retracing historic trails across the southwest and has a particular interest in the 35th Parallel routes established by Marcy, Whipple, and Beale.