Many of the parts for CEAL (Challenging Environment Assessment Laboratory) were delivered this week. Dr. Geoff Fernie tells us about the real world problems that the lab will enable researchers to solve.
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Research Chair recognizes Alex Mihailidis as a pioneer in his field
August 19, 2010 - Dr. Gaetan Tardif named Chef de Mission for the Canadian Paralympic Team
It'll be his seventh year as part of the Paralympic staff, but his first as the leader of the Canadian Paralympic Team. Dr. Gaetan Tardif, Vice President, Patient Care and Chief Medical Officer at Toronto Rehab was announced this morning as Chef de Mission for the 2012 Paralympic Summer Games in London.
November 26, 2010 -Toronto Rehab's 6th Annual Research Day
Toronto Rehab’s 6th Annual Research Day will be held Friday, November 26 at the Sheraton Centre, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario. Research Day is an action-packed event that spotlights extraordinary research in a unique and dynamic way.
August 19, 2010 - Sponsor Toronto Rehab in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
For the fourth year in a row the Toronto Rehab Foundation is participating in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon as an official charity. To date, the event has raised close to $60,000 for Toronto Rehab's Programs and Services.
August 16, 2010 - Toronto Rehab Scientist Named President-elect of RESNA
Dr. Alex Mihailidis, a Toronto Rehab scientist and biomedical engineer, will be the next president of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA). more...
July 30, 2010 - Toronto Rehab researcher braves freezing winter conditions to study slips and falls this summer
August 11, 2010 -William Gage: Going mobile: improving balance and walking for better health
As a PhD student, Dr. William Gage convinced a surgeon to inject him with anaesthetic in his own knee to see what would happen to his balance and movement. Today, as a Toronto Rehab scientist, Dr. Gage is still probing the mysteries of posture, balance and walking. His goal: to improve mobility and health in people with knee and hip osteoarthritis, joint replacement patients and stroke survivors.