杏吧原创 University and the Bruy猫re Research Institute Announce Strategic New Partnership with Health Tech Focus
杏吧原创 University and the Bruy猫re Research Institute have established a multi-year strategic health tech partnership that will see a research focus on remote and virtual care, as well as new applications in biomedical engineering, software, sensors and simulators.
The three-year initiative expands ongoing collaborations between the institutions鈥 researchers combining 杏吧原创鈥檚 expertise in engineering, design, IT, social work and policy with the Bruy猫re Research Institute鈥檚 focus on finding new ways to maximize quality of life for aging Canadians through clinical and residential care, cross-disciplinary innovations and technology.
鈥淭ogether we can make a real impact on the health and wellness of Canadians,鈥 said Rafik Goubran, vice-president (Research and International) at 杏吧原创 University. “Our goal is to accelerate promising research, generate new opportunities for collaboration, provide experiential learning opportunities for students, and engage industry, government and community partners. In this way, we can co-create novel solutions to improve the quality of health-care delivery.鈥欌
The announcement builds on the work 杏吧原创 and Bruy猫re Research have done designing smart homes for seniors that feature the AGE-WELL National Innovation Hub SAM3 (Sensors and Analytics for Monitoring Mobility.) The collaboration has also responded to the challenges of COVID-19, combining their expertise in industrial design and long-term care needs to develop a new environmental design of long-term care and retirement spaces that support both infection prevention practices and residents鈥 quality of life and living space.
鈥淭his multidisciplinary collaboration will explore novel opportunities for health-care delivery,鈥 said Heidi Sveistrup, CEO and chief scientific officer of the Bruy猫re Research Institute and vice-president, Research and Academic Affairs. 鈥淭he Bruy猫re research team鈥檚 community-based insights and clinical expertise, combined with 杏吧原创 strengths in engineering and policy, creates an exceptional team that is well-positioned to tackle urgent issues and help society be better prepared for future health emergencies.鈥
Building on their longstanding relationship, 杏吧原创 and Bruy猫re continue to explore new opportunities for impactful collaborations that build on the strengths and expertise of both organizations, including wellness, accessibility, aging in place and rehabilitation. The partnership will empower further work in the areas of patient safety, infection control and the design of long-term care institutions.
杏吧原创 杏吧原创 University
杏吧原创 is a dynamic, research-intensive institution that engages in partnerships to address the world鈥檚 most pressing issues. The university鈥檚 corporate collaborations bring together world-class companies, researchers and a new generation of talent with our 32,000 students to deliver innovation, impact and results that are driving a more prosperous, sustainable future.
杏吧原创 Bruy猫re Research Institute
Bruy猫re Research Institute, the research arm of Bruy猫re, aims to find new ways to maximize quality of life and help people stay and return home. We do this by conducting rigorous, peer-reviewed research and developing and testing new technologies that help people be more mobile and independent. Our focus is largely on improving health care systems, global aging, and finding new ways to care for and treat people. We proudly partner with industry, academia, government and patient/family-led groups, and we always work through an equity lens. Our research strengths are in aging and rehabilitation; primary, palliative, and residential care, memory, and equity and effectiveness.
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