ST Innovations

We had the sincere honour of hosting His Excellency Italian Ambassador to Canada, Andrea Ferrari, and Costanza Conti, Scientific Attachée at the Italian Embassy, for an exciting tour of our core labs at the University of Alberta yesterday 🔬👀 It was a real pleasure to share our collaborative work in research and technology, and how we’re working together to strengthen Italy-Canada ties in HealthTech innovation 💪💫 A big thank you to Andrea and Costanza for the visit and all the inspiring conversations! iSMART - University of Alberta Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory

Have you ever visited the Protective Clothing and Equipment Research Facility (PCERF) in the Human Ecology Building? If not, it’s a must-see—trust us, you’ll be on pins and needles the entire time! Just walk past the unforgettable 'clothing throughout the ages' display 👗🎩👘🧥 and step into one of the most well fabric-ated labs on campus. You'll be sew glad you did! At the PCERF, staff are dedicated to researching, developing products, and creating new testing protocols and equipment for protective, functional, and high-performance textiles and clothing. It's all threadfully exciting! A big thank you to Dr. Patricia Dolez for the perfectly tailored tour! To learn more about the PCERF visit their website 👉 pcerf.ualberta.ca #Textiles #ProtectiveClothing #UofA #UniversityofAlberta #iSMART

Excited about Life Sciences Week brought to you by API? Us too! 👩⚕️🔬💫 🗓 On Thursday, September 26th, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, come visit us at the Katz Group Centre at the University of Alberta to see how we’re pushing the boundaries of medical technology! You'll get to explore iSMART’s cutting-edge labs, including: 👉 Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory 👉 Bionic Limbs for Improved Natural Control Laboratory 👉 Device Development and Biological Testing Laboratory 👉 Rehabilitation Innovations Lab Space is limited, so be sure to register today: https://lu.ma/onles7b0 #LifeSciencesWeek #iSMART #UofA #MedTechInnovation #MedTech #FutureOfHealthcare

Join us for our first iSMART Talk of the new school year 🍎📚 Next Friday, Maria Insuasty and Johana Rios will be talking all about “Taking Technical and Human Factors Approaches to Implementation of Brain-Computer Interfaces for Children,” and you don't want to miss it! 🗓 : September 13th, 2024 ⏰ : 12:00 PM 📍 : Room 3-205 VVC (Van Vilet Complex) - UofA Campus or online via Zoom 🥪 : Complimentary lunch provided Scan the QR code for registration, Zoom link and complimentary lunch form, or visit us at 👉 www.smartnetworkcentre.ca #iSMART #iSMARTtalk #UofA #UniversityOfAlberta

🔬 Curious about the future of rehabilitation tech? 🔬 The University of Alberta is hosting several exciting events for Life Sciences Week, including a tour of the iSMART - University of Alberta Core Labs with ST Innovations. Explore cutting-edge facilities like the: ⚙ Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory ⚙ Bionic Limbs for Improved Natural Control Laboratory ⚙ Device Development and Biological Testing Laboratory ⚙ Rehabilitation Innovations Lab Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in rehabilitation technologies and biomedical engineering! Event Details:  📅 Thursday, September 26 🕥 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Katz Group Centre for Pharmacy and Health Research, Edmonton, Alberta There are limited spots available, register today: https://lu.ma/onles7b0 #LifeSciencesWeek #RehabilitationTech #BiomedicalEngineering #Innovation

Got a new look for the first day of school? Yeah, us too 😎 We’re excited to reveal iSMART’s fresh new branding, just in time for the start of the school year 🎒✨ Our transformation into an institute called for a bold new look, and we couldn’t be more excited about it! A big shoutout to our incredible community of over 400 students, researchers and staff who make up our institute 🙌 Here’s to new beginnings and a bright future ahead! DON'T FORGET: Follow us here on our new LinkedIn profile if you haven't already❗ #iSMART #NewLogo #NewLook #Rebrand #FirstDayVibes #FirstDayOfSchool #UofA #Institute #YEG

Yesterday, Edmonton RIN, a powerhouse coalition supporting Edmonton's innovation enterprises, explored how our core labs are helping drive groundbreaking advancements by filling important gaps in the HealthTech ecosystem. From concept development to prototyping and more, our labs are where ideas come to life, and it was a pleasure sharing what we do with such a forward-thinking network. #Innovation #TechTour #STInnovations #ERIN #YEGTech Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory

What a fantastic wrap-up event for a successful collaboration on this life-saving technology! It was beyond inspiring to hear the Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory discuss their process working with the stroke ambulance and their continued mission to bolster telehealth infrustructure accross Alberta. Not to mention hearing Highway Innovation Inc. share the story of their incredible journey from the very beggining✨ We are so proud to have supported such an important project and can’t wait to watch the next chapter unfold! Well done to everyone involved 👏

We're thrilled to help support ASTech and contribute to Alberta's thriving innovation ecosystem! We know that the future holds limitless potential, which is why we're so excited to be part of its growth and evolution 💫

🤔 How much do you really know about ST Innovations? WHO WE ARE: A passionate non-profit centre nestled in the heart of the University of Alberta campus who’s dedicated to breaking down barriers in the health tech development ecosystem 🚀💫 WHAT WE DO: Provide customized preclinical services, engineering expertise, and vital connections 🤝Looking for a prototype or proof of concept? Look no further! HOW WE DO IT: 800+ person years of R&D experience, $30M+ in specialized equipment, and access to 16,000+ sq ft of health innovation lab space 🔬✨