Our Current Research Projects

Objectives: 1, Identify and describe AI-powered based exercise programs for older adults. 2. Highlight primary evidence gaps in AI interventions for functional improvement and mobility. 3. Evaluate the quality of existing reviews on this topic.

Role: Principal Investigator

Co-Investigators: El Mimouni, H; Ojembre, B; O'Neil, J; Tatmatusu-Rocha, J; Welch, V: Pardo, J.

Objective: To build respectful, collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities in Manitoba to co-develop culturally safe primary health care and digital health solutions that reflect Indigenous priorities, knowledge systems, and local contexts. 

Role: Principal Investigator

Co-Investigators: Diffey, L., Urbanowski, R., Kairy, D., Lovo, S., Choukou, A., Thille, P., Sanchez-Ramirez, D., Ripat, J., and Hockman, L. 

The objective is to strengthen Manitoba’s research community through culturally relevant and equity-focused approaches to rehabilitation, health, and technology. It centers Indigenous knowledge systems and the lived experiences of people with disabilities, promotes inclusive research design, builds ethical community partnership.

Role: Principal Investigator

Objective: To systematically evaluate and compare the effectiveness, adaptability, and clinical applicability of AI-enhanced Virtual Reality (VR) and Extended Reality (XR) interventions for balance rehabilitation in older adults, with the goal of identifying the optimal technology to reduce fall risk and improve functional mobility. 

Role: Principal Investigator

Co-PI: Peng, K; Moussavi, Z;