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Research publications
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Research programs
Learn more about our expertise and R&D programs
Success stories
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Point-of-care diagnostics
Fast-result, low-cost polymer microfluidics innovations scalable for mass production
Digital health
Evidence-based biomedical software innovations developed to industry standards
Why work with us
Relying on scientific fundamentals and biomedical engineering expertise, we maintain a deep understanding of the research path from idea to market.
We believe we can support the growth of Canada's medical device ecosystem, given our:
- deep biomedical acumen
- commitment to research excellence and translation to clinical use
- strong connectivity with clinicians, industry, academia and government
- track record of ideation-to-market, with the ability to skillfully navigate at any point of the translation
Collaboration centres and partnerships
Centre for Research and Applications in Fluidic Technologies (CRAFT)
National collaboration centre with the University of Toronto, enabling R&D in microfluidic lab-on-chip technologies
Collaborative Unit for Translational Research (CUTR)
Collaboration centre with CHU Sainte-Justine enabling critical research for improved pediatric care
Cognitive care network
Network with world-leading clinical sites across Canada, to deliver digital therapeutics for a variety of neurological and mental health conditions
Facilities
- Polymer lab-on-a-chip and microfluidics laboratories
- Digital health software platforms, developed to industry standards
- Materials processing and manufacturing laboratory
Expertise
- Micro-nanofabrication for bioanalytical devices
- Microfluidics and lab-on-chip systems
- Devices for in-vitro diagnostics, organ-on-chip and cell therapy
- Biomedical software, data science and extended reality (xR) development
- Cognitive and psycho-motor human-machine interactions
- Digitally augmented physiological and neurological sensing
Research activities
- Space and remote communities bio-analytics
- Living micro-systems and organ-on-a-chip devices
- Personalized digital therapeutics for cognitive, psychiatric and movement disorders
- Remote and contactless health monitoring
Research and technical services
- Biomedical device and software R&D
- Prototype design and development
- Implementation of innovative concepts into product lines
- Testing and manufacturability
- Technical support and advice