On October 24th and 25th, WIMTACH hosted a hackathon in partnership with the Scarborough Health Network – represented by Dr. Hammel Naomi Van Halteren – that tasked Centennial College students with two challenges. The first challenge was to design an off-loading boot for patients who’ve had ankle surgery. The second challenge was to design a […] Read more
This is an interview of Dr. Michael Chang of the Scarborough Health Network (SHN) who partnered with WIMTACH for the first October hackathon and provided the challenge to students on Oct. 17 and 18. This interview was edited for clarity and length. WMITACH: How did you learn about WIMTACH? Dr. Chang: My name is Dr. […] Read more
Exam week at Centennial College didn’t stop 20 students from the latest WIMTACH hackathon. From October 17-18, students from different academic backgrounds joined forces in their respective groups to tackle a surgery-related challenge that would provide a solution to a long-standing conundrum in the medical industry: neck and shoulder pain during thyroid surgery. Dr. Michael […] Read more
As people live longer and the population of seniors in Canada continues to increase, innovative solutions are necessary to a successful adjustment to this reality. The digital health industry is showing incredible promise – there are disruptive technologies, ground-breaking management systems, numerous commercialized products and revolutionary ideas on their way. With over 90 companies assisted […] Read more
With a track record of over 325 students engaged so far, the future of applied research at WIMTACH is bright and promising. WIMTACH industry partner Mark Jones of Applied Program Consulting Inc. (APCI), a consulting and project management services company, thinks so. Jones collaborated with WIMTACH on a software development-related project. He decided to work […] Read more
In this ever-changing Canadian economy, businesses have to find ways to keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and innovative developments. Being part of a sustainable network increases the number of opportunities to acquire more knowledge exponentially. Furthermore, it puts the pieces of a project into place much faster because the resources are all in […] Read more
There have been numerous advancements in medical device technologies, and they are delivering tangible benefits such as quick disease detection, reduced patient recovery time and lower cost of instruments to the healthcare system. However, these advancements have come with increasing challenges, including security concerns and connectivity issues for IoT devices, design related issues and time-to-market […] Read more
This past year, WIMTACH was the successful recipient of the College and Voucher Technology Adoption (CVTA) program. The CVTA program connects eligible Ontario for-profit and incorporated companies with Ontario colleges with the expertise and resources to solve their business and innovation challenges. Through this program, college faculty and students serve as consultants for WIMTACH industry […] Read more
Data analytics is proving to be a valuable skill in the healthcare industry. It has paved the way for strengthening business infrastructure, increasing the efficiency of internal processes, reducing costs of healthcare products and services and improving strategic partnerships. But how do you use your data to begin with? Secure your spot at our #UnlockYourData […] Read more
It’s no secret that small to medium-sized enterprises face challenges with funding, networking and project execution due to several reasons, including funding limitations and lack of internal capacity. Accessing services can seem impossible when they are spread out across industries as opposed to all in one place. Centennial College’s Technology Access Centre “WIMTACH” makes a […] Read more
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