BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Events items teaser X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Toronto BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:682b9fa04cf1e DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T120000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T130000 URL:/bioengineering-biotechnology/events/leveraging-gen erative-ai-chatbots-public-health SUMMARY:Leveraging Generative AI Chatbots in Public Health Communication CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nThis lecture will be delivered by UݮƵ Adjunct Professor and VP\nof the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit\, Dr. Steven Rebellato. This\nsession will explore how Generative AI chatbots\, like t he one\ndeveloped for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit in collabora tion\nwith the University of ݮƵ\, are revolutionizing public health by\nimproving accessibility\, efficiency\, and service delivery. The lectu re\nwill delve into an advanced evaluation framework assessing chatbot\npe rformance\, consistency\, and user experience\, while addressing\nchalleng es like misinformation\, adaptability\, privacy and data\nintegrity. Join us to gain valuable insights into the integration of\ncutting-edge AI tech nologies in public health and their implications\nfor equity and service i mprovement.\n DTSTAMP:20250519T211616Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:682b9fa04eec7 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241011T100000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241011T110000 URL:/bioengineering-biotechnology/events/interventional -psychiatry-digital-interventions-clinical SUMMARY:Interventional Psychiatry & Digital Interventions: Clinical & Emerg ing\nResearch Perspectives CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nThe Interventional Neuropsychiatry Program at the U niversity of\nToronto has three pillars with a focus on novel and emerging \ntreatments in the realms of: A) Pharmacology (e.g.\, IV ketamine\,\nnitr ous oxide\, psychedelics)\; B) Brain stimulation (e.g.\, rTMS\, TI\,\nFES) \; C) Digital Interventions/Therapeutics. The research program aims\nto un derstand mechanisms behind treatment response with an emphasis on\ndigital data capture accompanied by application of AI/analytics. This\ntalk will provide an overview of research paradigms in this emerging\ndomain with a particular emphasis on activities within the Digital\nPillar which houses the Digital Interventions & Intelligence Group\n(DiiG)\n DTSTAMP:20250519T211616Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:682b9fa050864 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T133000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T143000 URL:/bioengineering-biotechnology/events/bone-matrix-qu ality-aging-and-diabetes SUMMARY:Bone Matrix Quality in Aging and Diabetes CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nDr. Nyman will describe different matrix-sensitive laboratory\ntechniques and how they relate to the fracture resistance of b one.\n DTSTAMP:20250519T211616Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:682b9fa051e0f DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240724T120000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240724T163000 URL:/bioengineering-biotechnology/events/biomedical-eng ineering-and-technology-research-day SUMMARY:Biomedical Engineering and Technology Research Day CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nThe day will include a poster symposium\, keynotes speaker\, provided\nlunch and prizes for our top contestants. The Biomedic al Engineering\nand Technology Research Day is an excellent opportunity fo r students\,\nfaculty\, and industry professionals to engage in insightful \ndiscussions\, share knowledge\, and explore cutting-edge developments in \nbiomedical engineering.\n DTSTAMP:20250519T211616Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:682b9fa05314d DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T121000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T130000 URL:/bioengineering-biotechnology/events/profs-presents -understanding-individual-healthcare-seeking SUMMARY:Profs Presents - Understanding the Individual Healthcare Seeking\nJ ourney: Insights for Healthcare Providers CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nIn this talk\, the speaker will share insights garn ered from research\nconducted in TB-high burden countries\, shedding light on the\nindividual healthcare seeking journey and its implications for\nh ealthcare providers across diverse settings. Through a nuanced\nexaminatio n of healthcare seeking behaviours\, she will elucidate the\nuniversal cha llenges and opportunities inherent in patient care.\nSpanning from resourc e-rich to resource-constrained environments\, this\ntalk will delve into t he hurdles faced by individuals and\nopportunities for impactful support.\ n DTSTAMP:20250519T211616Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:682b9fa0544bc DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T121000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T130000 URL:/bioengineering-biotechnology/events/profs-presents -beyond-limitations-how-inclusive-technologies SUMMARY:Profs Presents - Beyond Limitations: How Inclusive Technologies Can \nBreak Down Barriers in Disability and Mental Health CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nImagine a world where everyone\, regardless of abil ity\, can lose\nthemselves in the joy of playing a videogame\, or the thri ll of playing\nmusic\, or even the satisfaction of being able to water you r plants or\ngrow your first tomato? Accessible technology can make this w orld a\nreality. Dr. Karen Cochrane is looking at how we can better design \nassistive technologies that can help support everyone to participate\nan d enjoy their hobbies no matter their cognitive or physical ability.\nIn t his talk she will discuss some of her previous work and ongoing\nprojects in her lab the Embodied Computing Lab where she is working on\nprojects in both the area of accessible technology and designing\ntechnology to suppo rt mental health.\n DTSTAMP:20250519T211616Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:682b9fa055baa DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241003T130000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241003T160000 URL:/bioengineering-biotechnology/events/clinical-probl em-space-exposition SUMMARY:Clinical Problem Space Exposition CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nThis event will occur in October and feature a blen d of health care\nprofessionals giving invited talks on prominent and urge nt health care\nproblems they see in their own contexts and professional s ettings\nalong with opportunities for students to showcase their current w ork.\n DTSTAMP:20250519T211616Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:682b9fa05702e DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T121000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T130000 URL:/bioengineering-biotechnology/events/profs-present- social-neuroscience-eating-why-it-matters-you SUMMARY:Profs Present - The social neuroscience of eating: Why it matters f or\nyou and your patients CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nABSTRACT\n\nEating is part of everyday life and tak es on special significance for\nall of us at one point or another. Nearly all cultural activities take\nplace in the presence of foods\, many with a n emphasis on accentuated\nflavour\, colour\, and texture. Celebration of life through food is\ncommon around the world\, and this is a hint as to t he special\nsignificance of food in our lives. But what makes food desirab le\, and\nworthy of expressing joy and celebration? Does any of this matte r for\npatients in healthcare settings? In this talk I will explore the\ns pecial significance of food in cultures around the world\, and the\nrole t hat the brain plays in rendering food worthy of special\nsignificance. Thi s will be a different take on food and eating than\nwould be prescribed by a conventional focus on health promotion\;\nhowever\, the key to addressi ng the need for flavour and the\nrelationship between flavour and other se nsory dimensions of foods\nwill be explored as critical to promoting healt hy diets. Brain\nnetworks involved in restraint\, indulgence and decision- making will be\ngiven special consideration\, and we will review some find ings from the\nneuroimaging and brain stimulation literature. Importantly\ , our\ncoverage of the topic of eating will be framed by the evolutionaril y\nancient roots of the drive toward calorie maximization present in\nnear ly all heterotrophic organisms\, including herbivores and\ncarnivores\, bu t especially omnivores (e.g.\, humans). We will conclude\nwith a discussio n of why understanding these dynamics are critical to\nconsider when tailo ring menu options and dietary prescriptions for\npatients\, and why we sho uld consider the relationship between brain\nhealth and eating as being a reciprocal one.  \n DTSTAMP:20250519T211616Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:682b9fa0580e3 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T120000 URL:/bioengineering-biotechnology/events/ip101-commerci alization-lecture SUMMARY:IP101 & Commercialization Lecture CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nABSTRACT\n\nThis session covers the basics of Intel lectual Property (IP)\nprotection with a focus on patents. \n\nYou’ll le arn about the different types of IP protection available\nand some of the most common pitfalls to avoid. Learn about the\nresources available to you at the University of ݮƵ\, including\nthe ݮƵ Commercialization Office (WatCo). Hear how IP is used to\ncommercialize technology through licensing or start-up creation.\nIncluded is a brief discussion on “Are You an Inventor?\"\, this\nhighlights some key points for consideration as this issue has come up\nwhen there may be a misunderstanding between Facu lty and Grad\nStudents.” Also included are some helpful tips for those i nterested\nin creating a Start-Up.\n DTSTAMP:20250519T211616Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:682b9fa0590f7 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T121000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T130000 URL:/bioengineering-biotechnology/events/profs-present- microrobots-potential-applications-medicine SUMMARY:Profs Present - Microrobots with potential applications in medicine CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nABSTRACT\n\nThis talk will introduce micro-and nano robots and their potential to\nrevolutionize medicine. One of the main goa ls of microrobots is to\nmake medical interventions more targeted and less invasive. Nano-and\nmicrorobots show great potential for active and remot e-controlled\nmotion inside the human body. Possible future applications i nclude\nactive\, targeted delivery of therapeutics to diseased sites (e.g. \ntumours)\, cell delivery for regenerative therapy and non-invasive\nsurg ery. The removal of obstructions inside the body such as blood\nclots\, re nal stones or other blockages in a minimal invasive manner is\nanother mai n subject of our research. This talk will give an overview\nof the very in terdisciplinary research that combines expertise from\nrobotics\, medicine \, engineering\, chemistry and biology.\n DTSTAMP:20250519T211616Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR