Nicholas Levinski, a graduate student in the Waterloo Microfluidics Laboratory, is being recognized for his work in women’s health with the development of a wearable for patients living with lymphedema with an Ontario Women’s Health Scholars Award.
Around 80% of women who go through cancer treatment or a hysterectomy develop painful swelling in their arms and legs—also known as lymphedema. Currently, there are no qualitative guidelines or equipment to ensure that patients are getting the correct treatment plan.
With his research in soft sensors, Levinski aims to help solve this condition by developing an affordable and discreet sleeve that will conform to a patient’s limbs to get accurate limb volume assessment to help doctors create treatment plans that will bring down swelling so that patients can live more comfortably.
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