Grant: CCI Applied Research and Development Grants

The COVID-19 pandemic has revolutionized healthcare delivery, quickly shifting primary care and specialty clinics from in-person visits to virtual care to ensure safety and continued access. The pandemic accelerated the adoption of telemedicine, the use of telecommunications technology for virtual medical care, as a crucial tool to minimize exposure and manage healthcare resources effectively. Our partner, Tech4Life, is a telemedicine and telehealth technology provider company reshaping the virtual care industry with state-of-the-art end-to-end telemedicine solutions. Tech4Life has involved some of the world’s leading experts to provide low-cost, yet robust and scalable solutions in Mobile Health (mHealth), Telehealth, Health Information Systems, eLearning, mLearning and Blended Learning. Sheridan's Centre for Applied AI (CAAI), a leader in creating innovative AI solutions, is partnering with Tech4Life to incorporate advanced AI capabilities to support remote biometric assessment, monitoring and diagnostic support of certain health conditions. The proposed research will also leverage advancements in mobile communications and cloud computing and incorporate these technologies into Tech4Life’s telemedicine platform to make it more accessible and efficient for us within Canada and globally. The CAAI will provide expertise in AI/ML, algorithm development, data analytics, and integration of AI solutions into telemedicine workflows. Tech4Life will provide expertise in telemedicine hardware kits, device integration, and insights on telehealth requirements and logistics.