Jul 26 2016
(Français) Toronto, July 26, 2016: A new technology that analyzes a person’s natural speech to detect and monitor Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders has won the AGE-WELL Pitch Competition: Technology to Support People with Dementia. The new tablet-based assessment tool records short samples of a person’s speech as they describe a picture – even a
Jul 19 2016
Toronto ON, July 19, 2016: Ten innovators from Canada and around the world will participate in the first-ever AGE-WELL Pitch Competition: Technology to Support People with Dementia. The competition will showcase a wide range of technology solutions that address the many challenges faced by people living with dementia. Each finalist will deliver a fast-paced, five-minute
Jul 1 2016
(Français) Robotics company CrossWing Inc. is like a lot of Canadian startups. It has promising technology and it’s looking to make the leap to a marketable commercial product. AGE-WELL is helping to bridge the gap by giving the Markham, Ont., company access to world-class research, practical testing opportunities and potential business partners. “AGE-WELL’s mission is
Jun 13 2016
(Français) June 13, 2016 Simon Fraser University University Communications 778.782.3210 www.sfu.ca/university-communications Contacts: Marianne Meadahl, SFU University Communications, 778.782.9017; Marianne_Meadahl@sfu.ca Olver Lum, City of Surrey communications manager, 604.591.4519; OWLum@surrey.ca Gratianne Daum, Consulat de Vancouver, 604.637.5285; gratianne.daum@diplomatie.gouv.fr Creation of critical health technologies at heart of international agreement The global need
Jun 13 2016
(Français) AGE-WELL has awarded grants to three promising new projects as part of its Strategic Investment Program, which aims to provide rapid and responsive funding for commercialization and knowledge mobilization activities. One project involves a novel treatment for overactive bladder, a disorder that affects 18% of Canadian adults. Drs. Paul Yoo and Sasha John at