Using Hollywood Special Effects to Save Lives

Greg Loan once made theme park magic. Now, he uses his special effects and robotics know-how towards medicine. His creations—which have eyes that blink, skin that feels real and veins that bleed fake blood—help doctors master life-saving medical procedures at Boston Children’s Hospital.

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