The Influence of a Sports Vision Training Program on Performance of Related Tasks of Visual Perception in Varsity Athletes

The proposed research project will assess the efficacy and effectiveness of a generalized Sports Vision Training (SVT) program on varsity athletes through comparing the effects of a 10-week program to a 5-week program. The SVT program consists of training methods aimed at improving visual perception and efficiency of visual processing. Varsity athletes of hockey, basketball, […]

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A study of the efficacy of IAMT as an assessment tool for prediction of progression of Parkinson’s Disease

The research project aims to investigate the efficacy of Improvised Active Music Therapy (IAMT) in assessing the motor and cognitive functioning of patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). As an emerging treatment, music therapy has been embraced as an effective rehabilitation alternative for neurodegenerative conditions, such as PD. In IAMT, the music therapist facilitates a spontaneous […]

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Developmental Evaluation of the STAR Recovery Centre

This research project centres on a new recovery centre for vulnerable adults with complex mental health and addictions issues in Toronto. Recovery is an approach to mental health that values personcentred care and self-direction. Recovery centres are educational centres, based in the community, that provide programs that help people live normal, meaningful lives in their […]

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Mutual avoidance behaviors of previously-concussed athletes passing through a doorway

The proposed study will extend the findings of the current literature through the following objectives: 1) to understand individual’s ability to use visual information to accurately avoid an approaching person; 2) determine the role of environmental objects (i.e., doorway) in regulating avoidance behaviours; and 3) determine any concussion-related avoidance behaviour changes. To meet these objectives, […]

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Petroglyph Complexes of the Upper Indus in Northern Pakistan – Digital Annotation of Visual Cultural Heritage

Complex sites with concentrations of inscriptions and rock drawings (petroglyphs) in the Upper Indus region in northern Pakistan are threatened with inundation in a flood zone of Diamer-Basha dam. These invaluable cultural heritage resources comprising over 30,000 petroglyphs and approximately 4000 inscriptions abraded into the desert varnish on the surfaces of rocks at dozens of […]

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First Nations Storytellers

The purpose of this internship is to research and identify best practice’s (desktop and interviews), make recommendations for marketing, products, and operations and finally to implement and evaluate. This will be done in cooperation with the co-founders. An ancillary benefit for the intern will be gaining business acumen through mentorship with the co-founders.

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Aging In Place Medical Device Certification 1 of 2

Home Health Systems has built a sensor and software for Aging In Place monitoring for senior citizens. It supports outpatient care where costs are reduced by 10X and patients get treated at home where they prefer to be. This project will complete the next steps required for Health Canada certification as a class 3 medical […]

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