Award Win for Dr. Geoff Fernie at RESNA 2016
Dr. Fernie develops technologies for two broad purposes:
- To prevent injury and disease
- To help individuals and their family caregivers continue to live in their own homes as they age
He has maintained a focus on the reduction of falls through the development of innovative mobility products, non-slip winter footwear and improvements to accessibility and building codes. His recent involvement in the development of a disposable instrument for home diagnosis of sleep apnea has the potential to significantly reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular complications resulting from untreated sleep apnea.
Dr. Fernie has been responsible for many products that assist people's independence, including innovative wheelchairs and bathroom aids. Many of his inventions have reduced the physical burden of caring for people, including the prevention of back and shoulder injuries in professional nurses and family caregivers caused by lifting and moving people.
Dr. Fernie’s work has significantly contributed to and will continue to build the pool of world-class leaders in rehabilitation engineering.
To read Dr. Fernie’s full bio, visit the UHN website.
*RESNA, the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America, is the premier professional organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions.
**NCART, the National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology, is an American association of suppliers and manufacturers of Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) products and services that are used by individuals with significant disabilities and medical conditions.