Please join us via Webex:
Please join us via Webex:
Yuan Fang, PhD MBA P.Eng RAC
In this regular series, University of Waterloo Professors present their research in medically relevant areas to practicing clinicians from Grand River Hospital
The February 2021 session hosts Professor James Danckert and his work on boredom.
In this regular series, University of Waterloo Professors present their research in medically relevant areas to practicing clinicians from Grand River Hospital
The February 2021 session hosts Professor Jason Au and his work on imaging vector flow in bifurcations.
This session covers the basics of Intellectual Property (IP) protection with a focus on patents.
You’ll learn about the different types of IP protection available and some of the most common pitfalls to avoid. Learn about the resources available to you at the University of Waterloo, including the Waterloo Commercialization Office (WatCo). Hear how IP is used to commercialize technology through licensing or start-up creation. Included is a brief discussion on “Are You an Inventor?", this highlights some key points for consideration as this issue has come up when there may be a misunderstanding between Faculty and Grad Students.” Also included are some helpful tips for those interested in creating a Start-Up.
The Interventional Neuropsychiatry Program at the University of Toronto has three pillars with a focus on novel and emerging treatments in the realms of: A) Pharmacology (e.g., IV ketamine, nitrous oxide, psychedelics); B) Brain stimulation (e.g., rTMS, TI, FES); C) Digital Interventions/Therapeutics. The research program aims to understand mechanisms behind treatment response with an emphasis on digital data capture accompanied by application of AI/analytics. This talk will provide an overview of research paradigms in this emerging domain with a particular emphasis on activities within the Digital Pillar which houses the Digital Interventions & Intelligence Group (DiiG)
This lecture will be delivered by UWaterloo Adjunct Professor and VP of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, Dr. Steven Rebellato. This session will explore how Generative AI chatbots, like the one developed for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit in collaboration with the University of Waterloo, are revolutionizing public health by improving accessibility, efficiency, and service delivery. The lecture will delve into an advanced evaluation framework assessing chatbot performance, consistency, and user experience, while addressing challenges like misinformation, adaptability, privacy and data integrity. Join us to gain valuable insights into the integration of cutting-edge AI technologies in public health and their implications for equity and service improvement.