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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Advancing Healthcare through Innovative Technology

Advancing Healthcare through Innovative Technology

Advancing healthcare through innovative technology

Thursday, June 28, 2018

George Shaker, Richard Hughson, and Safieddin (Ali) Safavi-Naeni; AI and radar technologies could help diabetics manage their disease

People with diabetes could be able to monitor their blood sugar without drawing blood using a system now being developed at the University of Waterloo.

In a recent study, researchers combined radar and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to detect changes in glucose levels without the need for painful finger pricks several times a day.

Monday, February 12, 2018

George Shaker's Student Entry to NSERC's Science, Action! Competition Qualifies for Top 75 in Canada

Karly Smith, 3A biomedical engineering studen at UW and student of CBB member George Shaker, has qualified to the Top 75 in Canada for NSERC's Science, Action! Competition.

The video explores the possibilities of mm-wave radars, which can be directly applied for use in healthcare, smart homes, and autonomous vehicles. 

Best of luck!

Watch their video entry here.

Friday, February 2, 2018

Jennifer Boger and Shi Cao using virtual reality to help older adults exercise

Jennifer Boger, Shi Cao and collaborators are investigating new ways to provide individualized exercise opportunities for older adults and persons living with dementia.

Together, they are working with a sample of Wentworth Heights residents to assess the VR system. The VR project is still in its early stages, with the end goal being to design a VR exercise program that can complement the needs, abilities and interests of its users. 

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