University of Toronto, St. George’s Campus.

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Fateme Eskandary When: September 26 @ 4:55 pm - 5:10 pm EDT 
 Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle
 Presentation Title: Polymeric Glucose-Responsive Nanoparticles for Smart Delivery of Amylin for the Treatment of Type I Diabetes

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Alice Feng When: September 26 @ 4:40 pm - 4:55 pm EDT Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle
 Presentation Title: Discovery of Cell Culture Media Formulations through a Hybrid Active Learning Algorithm

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Mohammad Nazeri Where: September 26 @ 4:25 pm - 4:40 pm EDT 
Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle
 Presentation Title: Robotic Autonomous Imaging Surface Evaluator: A Closed-Loop System for Accelerating Material and Formulation Discovery

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Filip Miscevic When: September 26 @ 4:10 pm - 4:25 pm Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle
 Title: A Novel Naturalistic Dual-Task Ear Training Paradigm with Real-time Multimodal Gamified Neurofeedback for Cochlear Implant Users

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Yat Ching Valerie Kwong When: September 19 @ 4:25 pm - 4:40 pm EDT Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle Presentation Title: Multimodal Neuroprosthesis System for Home-Based Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Sebastian Silva When: September 19 @ 4:10 pm - 4:25 pm EDT Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle Presentation Title: Development of a Music-Based Wearable Biofeedback System to Improve Lower Limb Amputee Gait Symmetry

Roxy is choosing her snack. She is snacksexercising! Typically she prefers pears over apples, bananas, melons and plums. #golden #goldenretriever

@UofT Researchers develop swallowable #sensor that offers simpler way to monitor #gut inflammation www.utoronto.ca/news/researc... #MedSky #AImedicine #AI #HealthAI #AIinHealthcare #MedTech

Dr. @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social, @kiteuhn.bsky.social Director, is transforming #rehabilitation technology for those living with #paralysis, #SpinalCordInjury, or #stroke. Learn about the innovation that fits under clothing and delivers precise muscle stimulation to help restore motor function. ⬇️

Reshaping robotic #rehabilitation 🦾 Researchers at @kiteuhn.bsky.social are adapting traditional rehabilitation tools for use in robot-assisted therapy—enhancing recovery after #Stroke or #SpinalCordInjury. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/reshapi... -- @uhn.ca @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social

First joint collaboration-building workshop between @bme-uoft.bsky.social at the @uoftengineering.bsky.social and the @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social at @uhnresearch.ca

We are opening our first FIBRE Colloquium at @kiteuhn.bsky.social in partnership with SONA GROUP and VEE TECHNOLOGIES. Today FIBRE and SONA/VEE team have 15 joint product development projects. The event is opened by Chocko Valliappa, the CEO of VEE Technologies and Vice Chairman of the SONA Group

Prof. Caitlin Maikawa from @bme-uoft.bsky.social and @uoftengineering.bsky.social received the 2024 John Polanyi Prize for Chemistry from the Honourable Edith Dumont, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and the Honourable Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence & Security

Prof. Caitlin Maikawa from @bme-uoft.bsky.social and @uoftengineering.bsky.social received the 2024 John Polanyi Prize for Chemistry from the Honourable Edith Dumont, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

Innovation meets impact at #ICAIR2025! Hosted by @kiteuhn.bsky.social, this year’s ICAIR Conference brought together 500+ experts to explore the latest advancements in #aging and #rehabilitation. 🔗Learn more about the event: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/icair-c... @uhn.ca @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social

Prof. Thomas Stieglitz from @uni-freiburg.de and IMTEK, Germany is a guest speaker at @kiteuhn.bsky.social and @bme-uoft.bsky.social. He is talking about neuroimplants and neuromodulation technologies. @uoftengineering.bsky.social @uhnresearch.ca @crania-toronto.bsky.social

Ever wanted to see research labs in action? KITE's doors are opening! Come see how real-life scientists evaluate problems in our Challenging Environment Assessment Laboratories. The Institute is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 24 and 25. Learn more: kite-uhn.com/news/kite-do...

Dr. Ronald Triolo from the Case Western Reserve University and The US Department of Defence is the second Keynote presenter at ToBE conference. He is talking about functional electrical stimulation technologies for standing, transfers and walking.

Panel Discussion at ToBE conference “From Innovation to Impact” The panelists are: Robyn Saccon (BD Canada), Nikhil Thatte (Lumira Ventures), Anthony Palma (KITE@UHN), Lili Aslostovar (CCRM) and Elliot Fung (Medical Innovations Exchange).

This is Roxy’s latest contribution to #fluffybutfriday movement. This year, Roxy & I are raising funds for @uhnresearch.ca, @uhnfoundation.bsky.social, @kiteuhn.bsky.social , and Toronto Rehab by participating in the 2025 #WeWalkUHNited event on May 31st. Join us or donate here: smpl.is/a338d

Anthony Lue is chairing the panel Braking Barriers with Heela Omarkhail, Luke Anderson, Shruti Kothari and Matthew Shaw, at #ICAIR2025 conference.

Dr. Angela Colantonio from RSI @uoftmedicine.bsky.social is providing her opening remarks at #ICAIR2025 conference. @kiteuhn.bsky.social @uhnresearch.bsky.social

Julie Quenneville, the CEO of the @uhnfoundation.bsky.social, provides opening remarks at the day 2 of the #ICAIR2025 conference @kiteuhn.bsky.social @uhnresearch.bsky.social

Avis Favaro opening day two of the #ICAIR2025 conference. @kiteuhn.bsky.social @uhnresearch.bsky.social @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

Prof. Chet Moritz is the second keynote presenter at #ICAIR2025. He is talking about strategies for restoring function after spinal cord injury

Full house at #ICAIR2025! @kiteuhn.bsky.social @uhnresearch.bsky.social @uhnfoundation.bsky.social

The first panel at the #ICAIR2025 conference is titled ‘Transforming lives through startup tech.’ The panellists are Louise Pichette, Dr. Noah Crampton, Annie-Kim Gilbert and Zan Koh.

The first keynote presentation at #ICAIR2025 conference is given by Dr. Helen Papagiannis

Stephanie Cadieux is the second speaker opening the #ICAIR2025 organized by @kiteuhn.bsky.social and @uhnresearch.bsky.social & RSI at @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

@bradwouters.bsky.social, the Executive Vice President of Research at @uhnresearch.bsky.social is welcoming participants at the #ICAIR2025 conference organised by @kiteuhn.bsky.social at @uhnresearch.bsky.social & RSI at @uoftmedicine.bsky.social @uhnfoundation.bsky.social

Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social is opening #ICAIR2025 conference in Toronto. The conference is organized by @kiteuhn.bsky.social at @uhnresearch.bsky.social & RSI at @uoftmedicine.bsky.social @uhnfoundation.bsky.social

We’re inspired by the incredible innovation and collaboration on display at ICAIR and are excited to see how PLEX leadership continues to transform research! Come to see PiPER at our ICAIR booth. #ICAIR2025 #InnovationInAging #PatientEngagement #patientexperienceweek

The PiPER Team will be at the International Conference on Aging, Innovation, and Rehabilitation on May 1st & 2nd! Come visit us at our booth to explore opportunities, resources, and upcoming events that PiPER has to offer. We’re excited to connect, share ideas, and learn together!

Graduate Student Seminar Series @bme-uoft.bsky.social Presenter: Anshul Verma Location: HS610 – 155 College St, Room 610
 Title: Improving Heart Failure patients’ outcome

Graduate Student Seminar Series @bme-uoft.bsky.social Presenter: Haotian Xue 
Location: HS610 – 155 College St, Room 610
 Presentation Title: Deciphering the Vaccine-induced Polyclonal Antibody Repertoire Through Single Cell and Spatial Analysis

Graduate Student Seminar Series @bme-uoft.bsky.social Presenter: Stefanie Bradley Location: HS610 – 155 College St, Room 610
 Presentation Title: Characterization of muscle activation patterns and physiological fatigue during powered and non-powered assistive gait

Graduate Student Seminar Series @bme-uoft.bsky.social Presenter:Xin Yu (Lucy) Ma Location: HS610 – 155 College St, Room 610
 Presentation Title: Towards Engineering Human Cell-Based Radioresistance: Gene Therapies to Bolster Astronaut Health on Long-Term Space Missions

Only four days until ICAIR 2025! Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making it possible to bring together leading researchers, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of aging and rehabilitation. We couldn't do this without you!

Fun fact: Nicholas won the Laidlaw Manuscript Competition award today at the Institute of Medical Science Scientific Day! Congratulations Nicholas!! @kiteuhn.bsky.social @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

Nicholas Moser, from @kiteuhn.bsky.social, presents his work at the Institute of Medical Science’s annual conference at @uoftmedicine.bsky.social. The title of his talk is: Physical Rehabilitation as Medicine For Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms.

Roxy & I are walking in the 2025 #WeWalkUHNited on May 31 to support UHN, KITE, and Toronto Rehab! 💙 Huge thanks to two anonymous donors who gave over $250 each — here’s a fresh photo of Roxy’s gorgeous self as a thank-you! 🐾💫 Support us or donate here: smpl.is/a338d

The International Conference on Aging, Innovation and Rehabilitation (ICAIR) has unveiled its 2025 Three-Minute Talk finalists, who will speak on topics from gamified telerehabilitation to wearable movement sensors. Check out the complete list: bit.ly/42swdoP @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social

Congratulations to Dr. @andreafurlan.bsky.social, Sr. Scientist at UHN's Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, on her @theglobeandmail.com feature! In this Q&A she shares insights in chronic pain treatment and the use of journaling to reframe self-talk, recognize stressors and examine daily habits.

U of T doctor and researcher Andrea Furlan says journalling may help ease the burden of #ChronicPain, by @grahamisador.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-... via @theglobeandmail.com @andreafurlan.bsky.social

Roxy is entering "terrible twos" with a three-year delay. She is saying "NO" more often now. This is what that looks like. This year, Roxy & I are raising funds for UHN, KITE, and Toronto Rehab by participating in the 2025 #WeWalkUHNited event on May 31st. Join us or donate here: smpl.is/a338d

At KITE labs @uhntoronto.bsky.social. This spaceship-looking thing is in KITE’s Challenging Environment Assessment Laboratory. The base can move a module (this one's the stairs lab) through any combination of 3 translational degrees & 3 rotational degrees. i.e., it rocks in any direction. #CFPC2025

Graduate Student Seminar Series @bme-uoft.bsky.social Presenter: Joana Dilipkumar Location: HS610 – 155 College St, Room 610 Presentation Title: Investigating the Effect of Contralateral Central Sensitization on Motor Unit Excitation

Graduate Student Seminar Series @bme-uoft.bsky.social Presenter: Rida Hasan Location: HS610 – 155 College St, Room 610 Presentation Title: Sticky and Strong: A novel freshwater adhesive protein that undergoes supramolecular assembly into amyloid fibrils

Graduate Student Seminar Series @bme-uoft.bsky.social Presenter: Raymond Hawkins Location: HS610 – 155 College St, Room 610 Presentation Title: ReSCU-Nets: Recurrent U-Nets for segmentation of timelapse microscopy data @rodrigofg.bsky.social