Eight Waterloo researchers have received $25,000 each from the Graham Seed Fund (GSF) to support transformative health-tech collaborations. Among the recipients is Cheriton School of Computer Science Professor Edith Law.
Designed by the University of Waterloo’s Health Initiatives, the GSF aims to support healthcare projects that address the world’s most pressing challenges. It seeks to leverage and build health system partnerships that extend beyond academia. This round of the GSF centres on strengthening Waterloo’s position in the community by emphasizing partnerships with the Grand River Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital and the KW4 Ontario Health Team (KW4OHT).
Professor Law has partnered with the KW4-OHT to design and deploy ‘The Newcomer App’, which helps immigrants and refugees navigate critical health and social services.
Read the full article from Computer Science to learn more.