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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

KITE Research Institute is co-leading an event on World Alzheimer's Day called Reframing Dementia: Challenging Stigma Through Film & Art. It is a partnership between KITE, Canada's National Ballet School (NBS), and Mid-Career Productions. Learn more at www.kite-uhn.com/news/world-a...

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Dr. Marc Powell discusses the implant that has helped patients who have plateaued in their post-stroke rehabilitation: "When we turned stimulation on, she was able to fully extend her fingers. She hadn't really been able to do that in almost a decade." www.kite-uhn.com/news/reach-n...

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KITE | News: “Uncharted Territory”: The neurotechnology behind ICAIR’s Paper of the Year

No. 1 ranked Rehab Research Facility in the World, KITE is part of the University Health Network, Canada's leading research hospital

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Dr. Alex Mihailidis, a senior scientist at KITE, has been appointed a knight of the Ordre des Palmes académiques! Read more about the order, and the impact Dr. Mihailidis has had on education and science here: www.kite-uhn.com/news/alex-mi...

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KITE | News: Dr. Alex Mihailidi appointed a knight of the Ordre des Palmes académiques

No. 1 ranked Rehab Research Facility in the World, KITE is part of the University Health Network, Canada's leading research hospital

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Augmented reality could be the future of at-home hand rehabilitation! Hear from the winner of this year's ICAIR Three-Minute Talk competition in our newest article: www.kite-uhn.com/news/augment...

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KITE | News: Augmented reality could be the future of at-home hand rehabilitation

No. 1 ranked Rehab Research Facility in the World, KITE is part of the University Health Network, Canada's leading research hospital

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Anthony Moncada, one our research students here at KITE, won the prestigious Governor General’s Academic Medal after earning 98% in his undergraduate kinesiology program! Read about his story, his background, and his hopes for the future here: www.kite-uhn.com/news/kite-An...

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KITE | News: KITE research student Anthony Moncada wins Governor General’s Academic Medal

No. 1 ranked Rehab Research Facility in the World, KITE is part of the University Health Network, Canada's leading research hospital

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

We were honoured to be named in the Forbes Accessibility 100 and recognized as one of the global organizations "changing the world of accessibility." Learn more: kite-uhn.com/news/uhn-kit... @uhnresearch.ca @uhn.ca

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

KITE Creates launches the second cohort of their Creators Circle program: 12 new products and ventures will be developed and refined over three months of expert guidance. Read about one highlighted project, The Alzheimer's Awareness Experience, below: www.kite-uhn.com/news/kite-cr...

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KITE | News: KITE Creates begins second cohort with 12 new initiatives

No. 1 ranked Rehab Research Facility in the World, KITE is part of the University Health Network, Canada's leading research hospital

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Yana Yunusova, Senior Scientist at KITE and University of Toronto Associate Professor, for receiving a 2024–25 Connaught Innovation Award! slp.utoronto.ca/past-posts/d...

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Dr. Yana Yunusova Receives 2024-25 Connaught Innovation Award | Speech-Language Pathology - Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Congratulations to KITE Affiliate Scientist Dr. Gabriela Melo Ghisi for her story in MSN and Medical Xpress about the need for more education and support for informal caregivers of people with heart disease. Read the complete story: bit.ly/4kyk49G @uhnresearch.ca‬ ‪@uhn.ca‬

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Researchers at the KITE Research Institute, led by Dr. Cathy Craven, Senior Scientist, have developed an interprofessional care map that research suggests improves access to peripheral nerve transfer (PNT) surgery. Learn more at: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/mapping...

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Join us on June 12 for the Fibre Colloquium, where the public, industry and scientists will come together to explore the latest advancements in textile-based wearable technologies for healthcare. Get your tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/fibre-coll....

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Fibre Colloquium: A Healthier World With Smart Textiles

Join the KITE Research Institute, to explore the latest research projects being conducted in textile-based wearable tech for healthcare.

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Iaboni, a scientist at the KITE Research Institute, the lead author of a new review published in The Lancet Psychiatry, “Pharmacological treatment of anxiety in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” Full text at www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Ever wanted to see research labs in action? KITE's doors are opening! Come see how real-life scientists evaluate problems in our Challenging Environment Assessment Laboratories. The Institute is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 24 and 25. Learn more: kite-uhn.com/news/kite-do...

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Behrang Keshavarz, senior scientist at the KITE Research Institute, for being interviewed in ‪@theguardian.com‬ about motion sickness. Read the full story at www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...

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Why do I get car sick and my boyfriend doesn’t? I asked experts

One thing is certain: motion sickness, which happens to one in three people, is not a sign of weak character

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Learn about the exhibition in our Innovations Gallery, as we celebrate the creations from KITE's collaboration with Carleton University's Industrial Design students: kite-uhn.com/news/capston...

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KITE | News: Capstone Collaboration: KITE Scientists Mentor Carleton Industrial Design Students

No. 1 ranked Rehab Research Facility in the World, KITE is part of the University Health Network, Canada's leading research hospital

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

That’s a wrap! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this year’s International Conference on Aging, Innovation & Rehabilitation a resounding success

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Only four days until ICAIR 2025! Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making it possible to bring together leading researchers, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of aging and rehabilitation. We couldn't do this without you!

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Avis Favaro to the ICAIR stage on May 1st and 2nd as the master of ceremonies! The Gemini Award–wining medical journalist shares why she's excited to be the emcee of the conference

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

The International Conference on Aging, Innovation and Rehabilitation (ICAIR) has unveiled its 2025 Three-Minute Talk finalists, who will speak on topics from gamified telerehabilitation to wearable movement sensors. Check out the complete list: bit.ly/42swdoP @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Dr. Andrea Furlan (@andreafurlan.bsky.social), staff physician and senior scientist at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is interviewed in today's @theglobeandmail.com. In the article, she shares her approach to treating pain, her popular YouTube channel, and her new book. tgam.ca/42r7ilC

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Suffering from chronic pain? UofT researcher has some ideas to help you cope

Dr. Andrea Furlan promotes practical options for pain management on her massive social media platforms and now in a new book, too

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Research at UHN highlighted the incredible work of Senior KITE Scientist Dr. Kara Patterson. Read about how researchers explore dance as a form of physical rehabilitation during stroke recovery: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/rhythms-rehabilitation

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Rhythms in Rehabilitation

Researchers explore dance as a form of physical rehabilitation during stroke recovery.

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Applications are open for the Creators Circle Cohort 2 from KITE Creates! This 12-week program supports early-stage ventures that are leveraging creative technology to supercharge healthcare innovation. Apply now at www.kite-creates.ca/creators-cir... before April 21. @uhnresearch.bsky.social

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Join us on April 8th in the Innovations Gallery, and talk one-on-one with KITE trainees about their research!

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

ARC-EX has received FDA approval for spinal cord injury rehabilitation thanks in part to KITE research. The FDA has approved ARC-EX for use in clinics in the U.S., and researchers hope it will come to Canada next. Learn more: ow.ly/pywn50VtUKr @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social @uhnresearch.bsky.social

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

The International Conference on Aging, Innovation & Rehabilitation (ICAIR) has announced the lineup for its Transforming Lives Through Startup Tech panel. Learn more about the all-start lineup: www.kite-uhn.com/news/icair-p.... #AgingInnovation #RehabilitationTech #StartupTech #HealthcareInnovation

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

A new resource by KITE scientist Dr. Tatyana Mollayeva and research analyst Thaisa Tylinski Sant'Ana highlights students' challenges with sleep—and calls on administrators and others to help them. Learn more at www.kite-uhn.com/news/sleep-g... @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social @uhnresearch.bsky.social

A chart shows that students self-ranking of sleep scores is around a 7, on a scale of 0 (poor sleep health) to 12 (good sleep health).

A photo from the guide shares students' answers to why sleep health matters. The answers link it to productivity and energy levels.

A clip from the sleep guide asks students "When I think about sleep health, I think about...". Answers include sleep disorders and regular, uninterrupted sleep.

The photo of the cover page of the document shares information about World Sleep Day and that the theme of this year's day is "Make Sleep Health a Priority."

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

#ICAIR 2025 includes three powerful panels. Anthony Lue will moderate "Breaking Barriers: Stories of Resilience and Impact in Accessibility Advocacy," which includes Luke Anderson, Shruti Kothari, Heela Omarkhail, and Matthew Shaw. Learn more at bit.ly/42hZZxJ

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Congratulations to @piper-uhn.bsky.social! Its Patient Engagement in Research Toolkit Co-Design Team won the President’s Patient Partner Award at UHN’s inaugural Mission Excellence Awards yesterday. @uhnresearch.bsky.social @uhntoronto.bsky.social @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Congratulations to all the researchers, including Dr. Azadeh Yadollahi, Senior Scientist at KITE and Director of FIBRE. Funding from her renewed Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Cardiorespiratory Engineering will support developing smart textiles to monitor chronic cardiorespiratory conditions.

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Sleepmaxxing is a hot new trend on TikTok - but is it actually good for you? Dr. Azadeh Yadollahi, a senior scientist at KITE and leader of SleepdB sleep lab, shared her insights in a story in the Toronto Star today. ow.ly/7zWf50Vhj6F @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social

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‘Sleepmaxxing’ is a hot new social media trend — but it could end up making your sleep worse, experts say

It’s good people are taking their sleep more seriously — but hyper-fixating on rest could end up doing the opposite, some doctors say.

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Co-led by KITE affiliate scientist Dr. Gabriela Ghisi, Our Hearts Our Stories is a storytelling initiative amplifying the voices of women living with heart disease Read all about it here: www.kite-uhn.com/news/heart-d...

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KITE | News: Our Hearts Our Stories project amplifies the voices of women living with heart disease

No. 1 ranked Rehab Research Facility in the World, KITE is part of the University Health Network, Canada's leading research hospital

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Join KITE Creates and the SEGD for The Future of Navigation: Improving Accessibility with Multi-Sensory Design. Featuring Nima Gopalakrishnan, Lia Tsotsos and James March (@sheridancollege.bsky.social). Register now! ow.ly/uXFp50VaiKB @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social @uhntoronto.bsky.social

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Tomorrow is your LAST DAY to submit your pitch to the $50,000 Power Play Competition at ICAIR: www.kite-uhn.com/icair/info/powerplay

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

KITE & @bme-uoft.bsky.social celebrated the launch of the KITE Collaborative yesterday with @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social @cyclocrossguy.bsky.social and @bradwouters.com. Learn more about how it lowers the barriers to working together: bit.ly/3X0Xg8R @uhnresearch.bsky.social @uhntoronto.bsky.social

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Have your Ontario Graduate Scholarship Plan of Study reviewed by a KITE Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Read about the work of KITE researchers Dr. Avril Mansfield and Dr. Raabeae Aryan!

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Lianna Genovese won the Power Play Innovative Startup competition at ICAIR in 2023. Since then, her company, @ImaginAbleSlns has taken off. Want to be this year's success story? Learn more about Power Play – with 💵$50,000 in prizes – at www.kite-uhn.com/news/power-p... @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

At the Schroeder Pain Assessment and Rehabilitation Research Centre (SPARC), kinesiologist Bethany Spiers is tackling #pain with group #aquaticrehabilitation. Learn more about the program and how to register at www.kite-uhn.com/cpanel/newsp... @uhntoronto.bsky.social @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social

A light-skinned woman in a pool exercises with a pool noodle as another woman follows along.

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

The Canadian Healthcare Network highlights KITE's Creators Circle: the incubator program bringing ground-breaking healthcare solutions to life. Read for free as a healthcare professional: canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca/meet-new-cre...

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Meet the new Creators Circle program nurturing health startups

KITE Research Institute’s incubator helps entrepreneurs launch viable companies.

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Personalized treatments are transforming care in the Schroeder Pain Assessment and Rehabilitation Research Centre. Dr. Dinesh Kumbhare is director of the clinic, which is powered by the KITE Research Institute at UHN. More: www.kite-uhn.com/news/SPARC-p...

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KITE Research Institute @kiteuhn.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Katharina Poehlmann, Bryan Piper and Rachael Carson shared their research on #VR, cardiac #rehab and high-tech clothing today at the Kite Trainee Innovations Showcase. #KITEResearch #HealthcareTech @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social @uhntoronto.bsky.social @uhnresearch.bsky.social

A young woman sits in a chair with a VR headset on

A man holds a mannequin's foot with a white sock that has sensors in it.

A woman stands in front of a table and beside a board showing information about the Cardiac College for Women.

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