Wednesday November 8th, 2023
Title: Technologies for Healthy Aging
Bio: Alyssia Sanchez is a second-year master’s student in biomedical engineering dedicated to research focused on innovative technologies that facilitate active, independent living within the context of healthy aging. Her recent work involved the development of an exoskeleton designed to assist older adults and individuals with physical disabilities. Presently, her research aims to enhance dementia care by creating a home-based reminder system, employing principles of user-centric design, data analytics, and machine learning. Prior to starting her MASc, Alyssia also worked several co-ops in the biotechnology industry, which inspired her continued studies related to healthcare and engineering.
Wednesday November 15th, 2023
Topic: Application of Engineering for Chronic Cardio-Respiratory Conditions
Bio: Shay is a second-year Ph.D. (direct entry from BSc) student at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto. Shay has completed her BSc degree in Biomedical Engineering and simulated a robotic prosthetic arm within my BSc thesis. She was admitted to the University of Toronto as a direct Ph.D. student in January 2022. Her research focus is on understanding the pathophysiological link between obstructive sleep apnea and asthma and developing new technologies to assist in asthma management. Within her education, she has also been involved in research projects with industrial partners to develop models to improve the management of cardiorespiratory disorders. Out of the lab, she is a lifeguard and swimming coach and she loves abstract paintings and photography.
Wednesday November 22nd, 2023
Topic: Engineering in the Operating Room
Bio: Natalie Won is a biomedical engineer in the Guided Therapeutics (GTx) lab at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Upon graduating from the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Science program at McMaster University, she was eager to use her interdisciplinary education in a research setting. Natalie is currently focusing on developing biomedical engineering solutions and integrating artificial intelligence into the operating room.
