Dr Litty John Develops 3D-Printed Heart Model for Education Use with the UCSF Library Makers Lab

A 3D printed heart model with the words The Big Heart printed on it.
July 1, 2026

From the UCSF Library Makers Lab by Jenny Tai


This week’s maker is Litty John, MBBS, assistant professor in the UCSF Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care. Let’s take a closer look at her project.

Q: What did you make?

We developed 3D-printed heart models for educational use. Each model displays three of the most commonly utilized TEE (transesophageal echocardiography) imaging views...

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