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Creators Circle’s third cohort brings new HealthTech ideas to life

The KITE Creators Circle has wrapped its third cohort, supporting innovators as they transform early-stage ideas into market-ready health technology.

Redesigned shower room helps reduce distress in dementia patients

Dr. Andrea Iaboni’s team reviewed evidence on dementia‑friendly bathing to inform the redesigned shower space in Toronto Rehab's Specialized Dementia Unit.

Rate My Treads reveals its top winter boots for 2025

Of the tested boots this year, one women's casual style and three men's casual ones received high scores for traction on ice.

KITE's 2025 award winners announced

The Unsung Hero and New Visions Research Awards honour scientists and staff whose work is integral to the Institute's success.

Dr. Goldie Nejat and Dr. Walter Swardfager named Canada Research Chairs

The long-term funding will accelerate their work in robotics and diabetes, improving the lives of older adults and those with chronic conditions.

KITE welcomes 2025/26 trainees

“Trainees are the heart of our research community,” said Dr. Jennifer Campos, KITE’s Associate Director, Academic.

Blueprint for change: KITE shares unique model for nerve transfer rehab and research

Lyndhurst is one of the only places in Canada with an interdisciplinary peripheral nerve transfer rehabilitation program.

Cindy Nguyen and Jillian Scandiffio awarded TD Graduate Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

The award recognizes exceptional graduate students with disabilities at UHN's KITE Research Institute.

2025 KITE Unsung Hero nominations now open

The award recognizes staff members at UHN's KITE Research Institute who have gone above and beyond to support important research projects.

Q&A with Dr. Kathy McGilton on transitional care programs

Dr. McGilton shares the challenges facing transitional care units—and what needs to change to better serve vulnerable patients.

KITE research director receives prestigious award from International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society

Dr. Milos R. Popovic was given the award for his groundbreaking work in Functional Electrical Stimulation.

UHN team creates new screening app for Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes

The HAT app makes it easy for healthcare providers and the public to accurately test for hypermobility, a signature symptom of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes.

FIBRE in the spotlight at Future Festival World Summit

The research group was chosen by the City of Toronto to be part of its Innovation Showcase at the September 23 event.

Reframing Dementia event challenges narratives on World Alzheimer's Day

The event is a chance for people to see "the possibility of living well with dementia," says its co-leader Dr. Pia Kontos.

“Uncharted Territory”: The neurotechnology behind ICAIR’s Paper of the Year

Dr. Marc Powell discusses the electrical stimulation implant that helped patients who have plateaued in their post-stroke rehabilitation.

Accessible Air Travel Forum brings industry, disability advocates and scientists together

The event will help clarify the issues around accessibility in air travel and start to work on solutions.

Dr. Alex Mihailidis appointed a knight of the Ordre des Palmes académiques

France awards the order to individuals who have a significant impact on education and science.

KITE research student Anthony Moncada wins Governor General’s Academic Medal

Moncada received the award for earning 98% in his undergraduate kinesiology program.

“Success is a moving goalpost”: Q&A with Dr. Gabriela Melo Ghisi

DR. GHISI SHARES HER DEFINITION OF SUCCESS, WHY SHE’S PASSIONATE ABOUT KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION, AND HOW HER BACKGROUND SHAPED HER WORK.