Have you been to our iSMART Talks yet? Don't miss this Friday's talk on "Pain in the EAE model of MS: the Role of the PNS in a CNS Targeted Disease" featuring Dr. Bradley Kerr 💫 Visit our website for details, registration and lunch form 👉 smartnetworkcentre.ca

We're a passionate non-profit centre dedicated to breaking down barriers in the health tech development ecosystem by providing customized preclinical services, engineering expertise, and vital connections 🚀💫 Want to know more? Come on our six-second tour and find out!

We had a great turnout last Friday for our August iSMART Talk featuring Dr. Bradley Kerr and it isn’t hard to guess why! Dr. Kerr kept the audience enthralled with his riveting presentation and chuckling with his one-liners. Thanks again, Dr. Kerr 👏

This year, we've evolved from a centre to an institute, and with a bold new status comes a bold new look 🌟 On September 3rd, 2024, we’re unveiling our vibrant new brand that captures the energy, passion, and cutting-edge innovation that embodies iSMART and our diverse members!

This month, we had to say goodbye to Jane Porter, who has been a cherished member of our team since 2021 💫 Jane's now off to her next big adventure: medical school out east, and she will be sorely missed! Thanks so much, Jane and good luck on your next chapter!

It's almost here 😬 Our new branding drops next Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024!

Got a new look for the first day of school? Yeah, us too 😎 #iSMART #NewLogo #NewLook #Rebrand #FirstDayVibes #FirstDayOfSchool #UofA #Institute #YEG

Congratulations to Kirsten Krochat on winning Best Presentation during iSMART’s 2024 Summer Student Presentation Day with her presentation on “Arm and Leg Cycling with Electrical Stimulation for Walking Recovery After Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury” 🏆✨

Join us for our first iSMART Talk of the new school year 🍎📚 🗓 : September 13th, 2024 ⏰ : 12:00 PM 📍 : Room 3-205 VVC (Van Vilet Complex) - UofA Campus or online via Zoom 🥪 : Complimentary lunch provided Scan the QR code for registration, Zoom link and free lunch form!

We had the sincere honour of hosting His Excellency Italian Ambassador to Canada, Andrea Ferrari, and Costanza Conti, Scientific Attachée at the Italian Embassy, for an exciting tour of our core labs yesterday 🔬👀 A big thank you for the visit and inspiring conversations!

Join us for our October iSMART Talk 🧠✨ Scan the QR code for registration, Zoom link and complimentary lunch form, or visit us at 👉 smartnetworkcentre.ca #iSMART #iSMARTtalk #UofA #UniversityOfAlberta

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to pause and honour the survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, their families, and their communities. Together, we walk the path toward truth, understanding, and healing.

Newly identified ‘Compound B’ holds promise as a better immune booster against cancer, chronic diseases — University of Alberta Folio ualberta.ca/en/folio/2024/…

Another successful #iSMARTtalk on the bag 🧠✨ Thanks to our incredible speakers, Dorna Sabet and Arash Salemi, for their fascinating presentation last Friday👏👏👏 Supported by the Brain Canada Foundation.

Last night, the iSMART team had the pleasure of attending the University of Alberta Innovation Fund Celebration ✨🎉 Thank you to the University of Alberta for hosting such a fantastic event—here’s to more milestones and achievements in the future!

🎃👻 Calling all iSMART members! 👻🎃 We’re hosting a Virtual Halloween Costume Contest and want to see what you've got brewing 👀 To participate, email a photo of your costume to [email protected] by Sunday, November 3rd. Best costume will receive an iSMART Mystery Basket!