AGE-WELL EPIC-AT Fellowships support emerging researchers advancing research at the intersection of aging, health and technology. 30 master’s and PhD students, postdoctoral fellows and early career researchers (ECRs) from 16 institutions across six provinces have been awarded the competitive EPIC-AT fellowships.
MIRA is pleased to announce two co-funded MIRA/AGE-WELL EPIC-AT fellowships, providing two exceptional MIRA trainees with opportunities to strengthen their expertise in digital health and AgeTech through interdisciplinary training, mentorship and professional development. As part of the national EPIC-AT Health Research Training Platform, fellows build the knowledge, skills and connections needed to advance innovative research that responds to the complex and evolving health needs of older adults.
This year’s MIRA/AGE-WELL EPIC-AT fellowships are:
Ashlee Azizudin, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact
Supervisor: Jean-Éric Tarride
SixthSense “Know Your Walking Speed” Campaign: A digital health innovation to prevent falls
PhD student Ashlee Azizudin’s research explores how older adults can better understand their mobility and fall risk using a privacy-preserving radar device that measures walking speed and provides accessible feedback. Working with older adults, fitness professionals and clinicians, the research will co-design educational resources to help make informed decisions about exercise, with the goal of supporting mobility, confidence and independence.
Emad Deilam Salehi, DeGroote School of Business
Supervisor: Yufei Yuan
AI That Listens: Co-Designing a Safe, Multimodal Communication Companion for Older Adults Aging at Home
PhD student Emad Deilam Salehi’s research explores the development of an AI communication companion to help older adults aging at home communicate their health concerns with their care teams. Co-designed with older adults, the tool will use voice or text to capture and organize concerns while prioritizing privacy, safety and user control. The project aims to support older adults in feeling heard and confident while aging at home.
