Upcoming Events
Policy Rounds: Advancing the Role of the Internet of Things in Public Health Research
Advancing the Role of the Internet of Things in Public Health Research Date: February 8, 2021 at 2:00pm ET Description: Dr. Plinio Morita will explore the role of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in informing public health research and will discuss how the siloed data ecosystems that we currently have around the world prevent data from having a major positive impact on public health practice. In this presentation, he will talk about the challenges in accessing and sharing IoT and…
Find out more »Public Webinar Series: Monitoring heart and lung health using innovative technologies
Description: Heart disease affects 1.3 million Canadians, so it is important to monitor and manage any symptoms and overall health. Innovators are helping individuals by creating devices that are simple, easy and comfortable to wear. Webinar participants will learn about: •A smartwatch that tracks vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and blood oxygen saturation •Smart clothing for continuous cardiac, respiratory and activity monitoring •The potential for monitoring technology to predict future health and inform treatment Speakers: Azadeh Dastmalchi,…
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