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Dr. Maud Gorbet Associate Professor, Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo
Training Program Developer
Dr. Gorbet is a leading expert in biological-technological interactions and biocompatibility. She holds personal and collaborative experience in launching biomedical companies. Through her position as Academic Director of the Biomedical Engineering undergraduate program, Dr. Gorbet has experience in trainee program development and management. She has contributed to the design of the international summer school and will teach multiple program courses.
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Dr. Thomas Willett Assistant Professor, Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo
Training Program Developer
Dr. Willet will contribute expertise in tissue and composite biomaterial mechanics. He has multiple clinical connections at Mt. Sinai Hospital and can support students who wish to collaborate with clinicians. Dr. Willett has a significant contribution in developing the CREATE training module in the CREATE program.
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Dr. Karim Karim Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo
As an expert on medical imaging devices and both micro- and macro-electronics, Dr. Karim will supervise trainees interested in imaging technology. He will teach the Design for Adoption course. Karim has extensive management and commercialization experience as Director of the Silicon Thin Film Applied Research Laboratory and founder of KA Imaging. He has many connections in the imaging industry. He has experience in the development of trainees through a previous CREATE grant.
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Dr. Alex Wong Associate Professor, Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo
Canada Research Chair in Medical Imaging Systems
As Director of the Vision and Image Processing Research Group, Dr. Wong is an expert in medical imaging and will supervise students working in this field. He provides a key link to clinical personnel through his work with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. He is a co-founder of the medical artificial intelligence startup Elucid Lab.
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Dr. Safieddin Safavi-Naeini Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo
C-COM Industrial Research Chair
Dr. Safavi-Naeini will provide trainees with access to his state-of-the-art electromagnetic device characterization laboratory (CIARS) and expertise in electromagnetics, energy harvesting and networked devices.
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Dr. Ning Jiang Assistant Professor, Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo
Dr. Jiang is an expert in signal processing algorithms and machine intelligence. His research trainees will investigate brain-computer interfaces, prosthetics, and wearable devices.
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Dr. Clark Dickerson Professor, Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
Tier II Canada Research Chair in Shoulder Biomechanics
Dr. Dickerson will mentor trainees interested in his expertise on shoulder and joint biomechanics and rehabilitation.
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Dr. Lora Giangregorio Associate Professor, Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
Schlegel Research Chair in Mobility and Aging
Dr. Giangregorio is an expert in osteoporosis, exercise and rehabilitation. She brings a wealth of information on clinical trial design and knowledge translation for trainees interested in patient-centred research.
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Dr. Lyndon Jones Professor, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, University of Waterloo
University Research Chair
As Director of the Centre for Contact Lens Research (CCLR), the largest ocular clinical trial facility, Dr. Jones will provide trainees with extensive exposure to ocular biotechnology and connections to clinical professionals.
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Dr. Evelyn Yim Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo
Dr. Yim will share her expertise in Nano-biotechnology, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine with trainees. Her experience as Director of the Regenerative Nanomedicine Lab adds experience in developing biomaterials for surgical applications in collaboration with clinicians.
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