Hackathon will create apps for living with Alzheimer’s and MS
Hackers at Canada’s first wellness hackathon this weekend will develop new applications for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis
Hackers at Canada’s first wellness hackathon this weekend will develop new applications for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis
By Media RelationsThe Faculty of Applied Health Sciences and the Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program at the University of Waterloo will host the two-day event. It will bring together members of the community, students and researchers to create social, hardware and software solutions to improve the lives of those living with the neurological diseases.
Hackers will showcase their work during a pitch competition on Sunday, with a chance to win the following prizes:
Interested participants can register online to compete in the event. Meals and refreshments provided for registered hackers.
Date: Saturday, September 26 to Sunday, September 27, 2015
Time: Hackathon begins Saturday at 9 a.m. Pitch competition begins Sunday at 3:45 p.m.
Location: Accelerator Centre, 295 Hagey Boulevard, Waterloo ON N2L 6R5
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