Laser Polyp Removal
2024–Present
Client: Miller Group at UofT & Toronto Western Hospital
Developing a traction tool for endoscopic laser-assisted polyp removals to increase excision speed.
Past Projects
Projects UTBIOME has worked on since 2018, ranging from research to prototyped devices.
Functional Gene Expression
2022–Present
Analyzing gene expression data to identify key biomarkers and build predictive models for rheumatoid arthritis.
Controlled Scope-Irrigation Tube
2024–2025
Client: Farcas Lab at St. Michael’s Hospital
Designed a controlled irrigation system with a sand-filtering unit and surgical control box for the removal of small kidney stones.
Breathing Biofeedback
2022–2025
Client: Anahana Wellness
Designed a wearable patch for breathing monitoring and biofeedback with computational data analysis for detecting COPD using HexoSkin sensor data.
IrriGREAT
2022–2024
Client: Farcas Lab at St. Michael’s Hospital
Developed an automated bag-switching controller and flow adjusting system for continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) to improve procedural efficiency.
Back Health Monitoring & Rehabilitation
2021–2023
Client: St. George Physiotherapy Clinic
Designed a back injury monitoring system using textile-integrated sensor arrays to support patient rehabilitation exercises.
Synthetic Data Generation
2021–2022
Generated synthetic data sets to support biomedical research and computational modeling.
Ventilator Design
2021–2022
Designed respiratory support devices to address critical care needs during COVID-19 pandemic.
AI Fall Detection
2020–2021
Developed machine learning classification algorithms to detect falling in seniors with a high degree of accuracy.
Cystic Fibrosis Symptom Alleviation
2020–2021
Designed a low-cost, automated airway clearing device to treat patients with cystic fibrosis by loosening mucus.
Accessible Wheelchair Attachments
2019–2020
Client: Tetra Society
Designed a wheelchair attachment with a locking pivot and forearm cradle to assist users with arm movement and accessibility.
Prosthetic Leg
2018–2020
Designed a low-cost, modular above-knee prosthetic leg focused on joint mechanics for users in developing countries.
Stroke Rehabilitation Device
2018–2020
Developed rehabilitation devices focused on stroke recovery assistance.