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The Brain and Body Connection

Dr. Cesar Marquez-Chin explores remarkable technology to help rehab patients

Pair of KITE trainees receive prestigious NSERC Scholarships

Recipients of award receive $35,000 per year in funding for three years.

KITE team creates new digital learning tool for understanding dementia

Immersive learning experience uses cinematic display of audio and visual assets to educate audiences about the challenges faced by people living with dementia

Rehab at the ready

When COVID-19 hit, KITE launched a comprehensive tele-rehab program within weeks. It’s now helping other institutions connect with their own patients virtually.

KITE scientists receive funding to investigate the ethical and societal impacts of smart home technology

Seed funding through University of Toronto and Zhejiang University Joint Seed program supports initiatives that work towards accomplishing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

CRANIA scientist Dr. Luka Milosevic receives Banting-Dystonia Medical Research Discovery Award

Recipients of the award receive a one-year grant of up to $30,000.

The Innovation Gallery: A Display of Integrated Care

An interview with Mary Lam about the Innovation Gallery, COVID-19 and KITE's mission

KITE trainee Dr. Ahmed Elwali named recipient of the 2022 Transform HF Trainee Awards

The award supports master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral trainees researching new technology or models of care that address inequities in the delivery of heart failure care.

Park Access for All

A game-changing research project from KITE hopes to make Canada's national parks easier to navigate for people with disabilities.

Dinesh Kumbhare named Schroeder Chair in Pain Assessment and Rehabilitation

KITE scientist also named director of Schroeder Pain Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre at Toronto Rehab

Four CRANIA scientists receive funding for projects through UofT’s Joint EMHSeed program

Funding program designed to promote multi-disciplinary research and catalyze innovative new partnerships

The Healing Power of a Smile

Dr. Milos R. Popovic and team study markers of a genuine smile, and how stimulating them can influence mood

Tatyana Mollayeva named Canada Research Chair in Neurological Disorders and Brain Health

KITE affiliate scientist is one of approximately 2000 active chairs in the nation

FIBRE successfully hosts its first Wearable Tech Hackathon

Over 50 students from FIBRE partner institutions and beyond participated in the virtual event.

MyndTec brings one of KITE’s scientific breakthroughs to market

Bringing life-saving technology to patients often involves entrepreneurial innovation.

Celebrating Speech and Hearing Month

Dr. Jennifer Campos recognized with NSERC Award for Science Promotion

Dr. Behrang Keshavarz: The Man in Motion

KITE Scientist Dr. Behrang Keshavarz leads his team on a quest to understand and minimize motion sickness

Quartet of CRANIA Scientists receive Connaught Innovation Awards

CRANIA scientists receive funding to support the development and commercialization of their promising technology.

KITE to play key role in new Canada-India partnership