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SUMMARY:Graduate Student Seminar Series - Melissa Marquez Chin
DESCRIPTION:Graduate Student Seminar Series\nPlease ensure you invite your Principal Investigator by adding their email via the ‘Add Guest’ button and they will also be notified of your presentation.\nLocation: WB116\nPresentation Title: Transcutaneous Electrodes for Functional Electrical Stimulation\nSupervisor Name: Milos R. Popovic\nYear of Study: 5\nProgram of Study: PhD\nPowered by Calendly.com
URL:https://bme.utoronto.ca/event/graduate-student-seminar-series-melissa-marquez-chin/
LOCATION:WB116
CATEGORIES:Graduate Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231005T124000
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SUMMARY:Graduate Student Seminar Series - Safwat Khan
DESCRIPTION:Graduate Student Seminar Series\nPlease ensure you invite your Principal Investigator by adding their email via the ‘Add Guest’ button and they will also be notified of your presentation.\nLocation: WB116\nPresentation Title: Uncovering the transcriptomic profile of pancreatic endothelial cells\nAbstract: The pancreatic islet vasculature displays tissue-specific physiological and functional adaptations that support rapid glucose sensing and insulin response by β-cells. To uncover the transcriptomic basis of this specialization\, we performed a meta-analysis of multi-organ single cell RNA sequencing atlases employing a unique strategy to avoid transcriptomic contamination. We identified biologically relevant genes involved in sphingosine-1-phosphate-mediated insulin-secretion (PLPP1\, RDX\, CDC42EP1)\, islet basement membrane formation (SPARC\, COL15A1)\, endothelial cell (EC) permeability (PLVAP\, EHD4)\, membrane transporters (CD320\, SLCO2A1) and developmental transcription factors (NKX2-3\, AHR). These were validated in silico in independent datasets. We further established the first integrated transcriptomic atlas of human pancreatic ECs and described two unique capillary subpopulations: exocrine and endocrine pancreas ECs. We validated the spatial localization of key markers using RNAscope™ and immunofluorescence staining on mouse pancreatic tissue cross-sections. Our findings provide novel insights into pancreatic EC heterogeneity and islet EC function with potential implications in therapeutic strategies.\nSupervisor Name: Sara Vasconcelos\nYear of Study: 5\nProgram of Study: PhD\nPowered by Calendly.com
URL:https://bme.utoronto.ca/event/graduate-student-seminar-series-safwat-khan/
LOCATION:WB116
CATEGORIES:Graduate Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231010T120000
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SUMMARY:High Resolution Diffusion MRI of the Human Brain – Christian Beaulieu
DESCRIPTION:Location: Enter from the Elm Street entrance and take the stairs on the left hand side to the second floor. \nSpeaker\nChristian Beaulieu\nProfessor of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging & Biomedical Engineering\, University of Alberta\nScientific Director of Peter S Allen MRI Research Centre\nCanada Research Chair \n\nAbstract\nMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has made major advances for the non-invasive study of the human body in unprecedented ways that has led to improvements in disease diagnosis and yielded fundamental insights about the human body and disease. At a glance\, MRI appears to possess only gross anatomical information at coarse resolution\, but the image contrast generated is due to the interactions of water (the molecule typically being measured in MRI) with its local tissue micro-environment at the level of the cells. This talk will focus on one type of MRI contrast and one core organ\, namely diffusion MRI of the human brain which will be shown to benefit greatly from the acquisition of high spatial resolution images. The emphasis will be on diffusion imaging of the hippocampus and cortex\, which are small\, complex\, critical regions for brain function\, and how they change with typical ‘healthy’ development and aging over the lifespan as well as what insight is provided in neurological disorders such as epilepsy\, stroke\, and multiple sclerosis. \nBio: Dr. Christian Beaulieu is a Professor of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging & Biomedical Engineering at the University of Alberta (where he has been for 24 years)\, Scientific Director of the Peter S Allen MRI Research Centre\, and a Canada Research Chair. His background includes a BSc in Physical Chemistry at the University of Manitoba\, PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Alberta\, and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Lucas MRI Centre in Radiology at Stanford University. His research expertise lies in the development of new quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods\, mainly diffusion and sodium MRI\, and their application to better detect differences of the human brain in individuals with typical development/aging across the lifespan and with neurological (e.g. stroke\, epilepsy\, multiple sclerosis) or neurodevelopment (e.g. fetal alcohol spectrum disorders) disorders \n\nHost\nHai-Ling Margaret Cheng
URL:https://bme.utoronto.ca/event/invited-academic-seminar-series-christian-beaulieu/
LOCATION:TRI-UC – 2nd floor Auditorium\, 550 University Avenue\, 550 University Ave\, Toronto\, ON\, M5G 2A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BME Invited Academic Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231012T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231012T122500
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SUMMARY:Graduate Student Seminar Series - Laura Medlock
DESCRIPTION:Graduate Student Seminar Series\nPlease ensure you invite your Principal Investigator by adding their email via the ‘Add Guest’ button and they will also be notified of your presentation.\nLocation: WB116\nPresentation Title: Encoding of tactile stimuli by mechanoreceptors in rodent glabrous skin\nSupervisor Name: Dr. Steve Prescott\nYear of Study: 4\nProgram of Study: PhD\nPowered by Calendly.com
URL:https://bme.utoronto.ca/event/graduate-student-seminar-series-laura-medlock/
LOCATION:WB116
CATEGORIES:Graduate Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231012T122500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231012T124000
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SUMMARY:Graduate Student Seminar Series - David Crompton
DESCRIPTION:Graduate Student Seminar Series\nPlease ensure you invite your Principal Investigator by adding their email via the ‘Add Guest’ button and they will also be notified of your presentation.\nLocation: WB116\nPresentation Title: Computational Modelling of Deep Brain Stimulation\nAbstract: Deep brain stimulation is a common treatment for Parkinson’s disease\,however the mechanisms that make DBS treatment effective are not fully known. The firing rate of activity of regions in the basal ganglia during DBS can serve as an indicator of successful treatment of PD. How DBS reduces neuronal activity to a normal level in PD is not known\, however computational models have provided some insight. Other markers have also been found that may be indicative of successful DBS treatment\, such as the evoked resonant neural activity observed in response to DBS treatment in some locations of the subthalamic nucleus. Computational models have also done well to reveal the possible mechanism of action of ERNA. The accessibility of neural activity throughout the basal ganglia during DBS is limited. Biophysically realistic computational models allow exploration of hypotheses of DBS mechanisms and the PD state. Computational modelling is required to explore features of DBS impact and network dynamics that are sufficient for relevant clinical markers in humans. The aim of this research is to build on the mechanistic understanding of DBS\, as well as the network impact DBS has and the importance of incorporating biophysical details such as morphology and synaptic distribution. The results of this research will be used to design optimal patterns of DBS pulses that maximize clinical outcomes.\nSupervisor Name: Milad Lankarany\nYear of Study: 3\nProgram of Study: PhD\nPowered by Calendly.com
URL:https://bme.utoronto.ca/event/graduate-student-seminar-series-david-crompton/
LOCATION:WB116
CATEGORIES:Graduate Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231012T150000
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SUMMARY:ECHO PITCH 2023
DESCRIPTION:Igniting Cardiovascular Innovation \nJoin us at ECHO PITCH 2023: a special event where six start-ups in the cardiovascular health sector will compete live for up to $250\,000 before a panel of judges. All are welcome to register and be part of the live audience! \nWHEN: Thursday Oct. 12\, 2023\, 3:00-8:00 PM \nWHERE: MaRS Auditorium (MaRS Discovery District\, 101 College St\, Toronto) \nWHAT: \n·        Watch six inspiring innovators of cardiovascular technologies pitch their novel ideas. \n·        Meet\, connect and share ideas with exceptional entrepreneurs\, scientists\, clinicians\, business leaders and investors. \n·        Gain insights from a multi-sectoral panel of judges as well as expert keynote speakers. \n·        Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment\, food and beverages. \nFor event details and registration please visit our event page – space is limited so reserve your spot soon! \nThe Entrepreneurship for Cardiovascular Health Opportunities (ECHO) program is funded and organized by the Translational Biology and  Engineering Program\, at the University of Toronto and the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research\, in partnership with the Health Innovation Hub (H2i). For more information on the ECHO program\, please visit: https://tedrogersresearch.ca/echo
URL:https://bme.utoronto.ca/event/echo-pitch-2023/
LOCATION:MaRS Auditorium\, 101 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 1L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Chemistry in Medicine: translating optical probes to the clinic - Princess Margaret Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Marc Vendrell\n\nChair of Translational Chemistry and Biomedical Imaging\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Head of IRR Chemistry Hub\nCentre for Inflammation Research\nInstitute of Regeneration and Repair\, The University of Edinburgh\n\n\n  \nPrincess Margaret Cancer Centre \nDr. Bob Bell Auditorium\, 6th Floor\, 6-604 \nHost:  Dr. Gang Zheng \n\n\n  \nEveryone Welcome to attend!\n  \nSlice & Science event: \nCome join us for pizzas and refreshments after the seminar in rooms 6-702/6-703/6-704!\n  \nHosted by Lok Lab\n\n\n 
URL:https://bme.utoronto.ca/event/chemistry-in-medicine-translating-optical-probes-to-the-clinic-princess-margaret-seminar-series/
CATEGORIES:External Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231019T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231019T122500
DTSTAMP:20231018T163821Z
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SUMMARY:Graduate Student Seminar Series - Connor Matton
DESCRIPTION:Graduate Student Seminar Series\nPlease ensure you invite your Principal Investigator by adding their email via the ‘Add Guest’ button and they will also be notified of your presentation.\nLocation: WB116\nPresentation Title: Examining and Validating the Integration of Digital Technology for Ankle-Foot Orthosis Registration\nAbstract: Ankle-foot deformities can affect an individual’s gait and caused increased pain and discomfort during the activities of daily living. This can significantly affect quality of life and lead to further complications and health-related risks. Custom-made ankle-foot orthotics (AFOs) are widely used in patient care and rehabilitation to improve and restore ankle-foot positioning\, support\, mobility\, and stability. The traditional approach in designing custom-made AFOs relies heavily on the experience and craftsmanship of the orthotist during shape capture\, design\, and fabrication. Digital workflows in orthotics\, including design and fabrication of AFOs\, are advancing patient care and rehabilitation by improving the quality and consistency of assistive devices. Recent breakthroughs in digital technology have the potential of transforming the design processes of orthoses by replacing traditional methods. However\, there are currently large research-gaps in AFO digital workflows. It remains a challenge to translate the subjective skills of orthotists into the digital realm. Creating a visual representation of manual fabrication methods helps quantify changes in shape. This is often referred to as digital mapping. Registration is the process of digitally overlaying or superimposing two shapes with respect to each other. Consistent and effective registration methods are needed to compare (digitally map) different types of AFO workflows and designs. Current registration methods often require the use of anatomical landmarks as reference points for aligning two shapes. This process is inefficient and tedious. To address this issue\, the research objectives are to 1) investigate and validate a suitable registration method for aligning digital AFO models for shape comparison\, 2) eliminate the need for manual registration by developing a digital algorithm to streamline the registration process\, and 3) utilize the digital algorithm to align models acquired using both traditional and digital shape capture methods.\nSupervisor Name: Jan Andrysek\nYear of Study: 2\nProgram of Study: MASc\nPowered by Calendly.com
URL:https://bme.utoronto.ca/event/graduate-student-seminar-series-connor-matton/
LOCATION:WB116
CATEGORIES:Graduate Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Graduate Student Seminar Series - Mehdy Dousty
DESCRIPTION:Graduate Student Seminar Series\nPlease ensure you invite your Principal Investigator by adding their email via the ‘Add Guest’ button and they will also be notified of your presentation.\nLocation: WB116\nPresentation Title: Hand Grasp Classification in Egocentric Video after Cervical Spinal Cord Injury\nSupervisor Name: Dr. Jose Zariffa\, Dr. David Fleet\nYear of Study: 5\nProgram of Study: PhD\nPowered by Calendly.com
URL:https://bme.utoronto.ca/event/graduate-student-seminar-series-mehdy-dousty/
LOCATION:WB116
CATEGORIES:Graduate Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231019T124000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231019T125500
DTSTAMP:20231019T163725Z
CREATED:20230927T222255Z
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SUMMARY:Graduate Student Seminar Series - Sara Ahmed
DESCRIPTION:Graduate Student Seminar Series\nPlease ensure you invite your Principal Investigator by adding their email via the ‘Add Guest’ button and they will also be notified of your presentation.\nLocation: WB116\nPresentation Title: TBD\nAbstract: TBD\nSupervisor Name: Dr Warren Chan\nYear of Study: 4\nProgram of Study: PhD\nPowered by Calendly.com
URL:https://bme.utoronto.ca/event/graduate-student-seminar-series-sara-ahmed/
LOCATION:WB116
CATEGORIES:Graduate Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231020T120000
DTSTAMP:20230928T144837Z
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SUMMARY:Driving Innovation with Real-World Evidence from Patient Generated Content
DESCRIPTION:On October 20th\, CARTE Industry Speaker Seminar Series welcomes Dr. Ali Vahit Esensoy\, Vice President\, Data Sciences at Klick Consulting. \nTitle: Driving Innovation with Real-World Evidence from Patient Generated Content \nSpeaker: Dr. Ali Vahit Esensoy\, Vice President\, Data Science at Klick Consulting \nModerator: Professor Michael W. Carter\, \nDate and Time: Friday\, October 20\, 2023 (12:00 – 1:00 PM EST) \nLocation: Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship (55 St. George Street)\, Room 380 \nAbstract: Real-world evidence (RWE) is increasingly important for finding innovation opportunities and bringing novel healthcare solutions to market. Insights sourced from novel data streams like social media and patient discussions can be critical to build and launch the right solutions. Advances in machine learning have simplified tapping into non-standard data for clinically relevant patient insights.  In this talk\, we will present case studies of generating RWE from a range of novel data with the goal of expanding the RWE toolkit for innovation programs in healthcare. \nSpeaker Bio: Ali Vahit is a senior leader in the Klick Consulting team and leverages over 15 years of experience in health data science to help clients build solutions to address clinical and business challenges while pursuing growth. He has extensive practical experience in building advanced analytics solutions spanning various care sectors for consumer health\, digital therapeutics\, chronic diseases\, diagnostic imaging\, emergency medicine\, and mental health. These solutions were used to evaluate the clinical and economic effectiveness of preventive health programs\, predict clinical needs at the patient level\, and optimize commercial and operational outcomes. Ali holds Master’s and PhD degrees in Industrial Engineering and continues to be active in research and teaching as adjunct faculty in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. \nAll are welcome to attend. No registration required.
URL:https://bme.utoronto.ca/event/driving-innovation-with-real-world-evidence-from-patient-generated-content/
LOCATION:Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship\, 55 St George St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 0C9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T122500
DTSTAMP:20230909T215240Z
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SUMMARY:Graduate Student Seminar Series - Janice Pang
DESCRIPTION:Graduate Student Seminar Series\nPlease ensure you invite your Principal Investigator by adding their email via the ‘Add Guest’ button and they will also be notified of your presentation.\nLocation: WB116\nPresentation Title: Engineering a lipid nanoparticle delivery platform for studying long non-coding RNAs\nSupervisor Name: Dr. Omar F. Khan\nYear of Study: 3\nProgram of Study: PhD\nPowered by Calendly.com
URL:https://bme.utoronto.ca/event/graduate-student-seminar-series-janice-pang/
LOCATION:WB116
CATEGORIES:Graduate Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T122500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T124000
DTSTAMP:20231025T170736Z
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SUMMARY:Graduate Student Seminar Series - Vera Pieters
DESCRIPTION:Graduate Student Seminar Series\nPlease ensure you invite your Principal Investigator by adding their email via the ‘Add Guest’ button and they will also be notified of your presentation.\nLocation: WB116\nPresentation Title: Development of a high-throughput 3D model to screen for compounds that affect the obese phenotype in human adipocytes.\nSupervisor Name: Alison McGuigan\, Penney Gilbert\nYear of Study: 4\nProgram of Study: PhD\nPowered by Calendly.com
URL:https://bme.utoronto.ca/event/graduate-student-seminar-series-vera-pieters/
LOCATION:WB116
CATEGORIES:Graduate Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T124000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T125500
DTSTAMP:20230830T212256Z
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SUMMARY:Graduate Student Seminar Series - Seyyedehdelaram Sadatamin
DESCRIPTION:Graduate Student Seminar Series\nPlease ensure you invite your Principal Investigator by adding their email via the ‘Add Guest’ button and they will also be notified of your presentation.\nLocation: WB116\nPresentation Title: Developing a smart textile for monitoring cardiorespiratory conditions\nSupervisor Name: Dr. Azadeh Yadollahi\nYear of Study: 3\nProgram of Study: PhD\nPowered by Calendly.com
URL:https://bme.utoronto.ca/event/graduate-student-seminar-series-seyyedehdelaram-sadatamin/
LOCATION:WB116
CATEGORIES:Graduate Seminar Series
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