Journal of Bioengineering & Biomedical Science

Alex Mihailidis

Alex Mihailidis
Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Biography

Dr. Alex Mihailidis is the Barbara G. Stymiest Research Chair in Rehabilitation Technology at the University of Toronto and Toronto Rehab Institute. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy U of T and in the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering U of T, with a cross appointment in the Department of Computer Science U of T. He has been conducting research in the field of pervasive computing and intelligent systems in health for the past 13 years, having published over 100 journal papers, conference papers, and abstracts in this field. He has specifically focused on the development of intelligent home systems for elder care and wellness, technology for children with autism, and adaptive tools for nurses and clinical applications.

Research Interest

Molecular and cellular engineering, Tissue engineering, Drug delivery systems including micro- and nanoparticles, Cell-material interactions, Effects of biomechanical and biochemical factors on vascular cells, Mechanisms of cancer metastasis