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"I am thrilled to share with you the remarkable news that iSMART has officially attained the status of an institute. This momentous achievement is a testament to the unwavering support and dedication from individuals like yourself who have been instrumental in realizing our vision, purpose, and mission."
— Dr. Vivian Mushahwar, Director
Manufacturing Advances for High-Quality Mechanical and Optical Metamaterials for Thermal Management
Presented by Shima Jalali Nezhad and Abolfazi Vaheb
May 10, 2024 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM MST
If you are attending in person and would like a complimentary lunch, please complete our Lunch Form before May 6th, 2024.
The in-person event will be hosted at TBD on the University of Alberta campus, and online participation will be available via Zoom.
Open to Everyone | Masks Optional
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The 2024 Health Technology Innovation Program application period is now open. Submissions will be accepted until Noon on Monday, February 12th.
Upcoming Town Hall Information Sessions
ST Innovations will be hosting two town hall information sessions to provide the opportunity for interested proponents to learn more about the program and ask questions. The town hall information sessions will take place on Wednesday January 24th & 31st from 2:00-3:00PM. Register for Info Sessions here.
The SMART Network is a state-of-the-art center for researchers from engineering, medicine, rehabilitation, computer science, neuroscience, and social sciences who have come together to generate knowledge related to neural injuries and diseases, and to translate that knowledge into intelligent medical devices and innovative rehabilitation interventions.
The Network was established with funds from the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Economic Development and Trade Provincial Ministry. Our goal is to provide a well-equipped and comprehensive interdisciplinary, multi-sector environment to foster innovation and create solutions that would improve patient outcomes and quality of life while minimizing costs. rehabilitation medicine neuroscience research research facility
August 22, 2023
Alberta Innovates —ST Innovations led by Dr. Vivian Mushahwar, receives over $1.8 million to provide health technology development and validation to Alberta small and medium-sized enterprises.
May 31, 2023
Global News —Emily Armstrong of University of Alberta's Rehabilitation Robotics Lab showcased some of the projects the lab is working at Inventures 2023 in Calgary.
April 28, 2023
Brain Canada — Together with the University of Alberta, Brain Canada is awarding $3.14M to support the SMART Platform, a state-of-the-art platform to advance foundational and translational neuroscience.
We stand with all oppressed minorities and will continue to work diligently to abolish systemic racism and wholly embrace equity, diversity and inclusivity.
Led by Dr. Vivian Mushahwar, the SMART Network is proud to be established on the foundation of diversity and equality.
We are a multi-disciplinary team that celebrates each member’s unique set of knowledge, expertise and perspective and are a stronger network because of these individual differences.
We are proud role models of inclusivity and will continue to uphold these principles.
"To remain neutral in systems of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor."
- Desmond Tutu
Territorial Acknowledgement
The SMART Network is located at the University of Alberta. Our buildings, labs, and research stations are primarily located on the traditional territory of Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, and Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe nations; lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7, and 8 and homeland of the Métis. We respect the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit nations.
Stay up to date on the latest news and announcements happening at the SMART Network!