The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital offers unique opportunities for students interested in health, rehabilitation, and innovative technologies.
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Areas of Participation|Areas of Research|Student Opportunities|Career Planning & Development
Areas of Participation
Through hands-on involvement in research and innovation projects and clinical research, students can participate in:
- Project Design & Development
Engage in clinical research, product development, and design processes.
- Networking with Industry Partners
Connect with professionals in various sectors, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Alberta.
- Innovation Techniques
Work with cutting-edge technologies such as iterative design, rapid prototyping, and 3D printing to develop solutions for clinical challenges.
- Clinical Research
Students engaged in clinical research work under the close guidance of the Scientific Program Lead and receive training in research ethics, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), hospital policies related to patient confidentiality, informed consent procedures, and secure data management. Upon completion of this training, students may assume active roles in a range research activities, while gaining hands-on experience in the delivery of research interventions, e.g. rehabilitation, supporting data collection, conducting literature reviews, analyzing data and contributing to the dissemination of research findings including publications. Additionally, students often work with other healthcare providers, fostering a comprehensive understanding of how clinical research informs patient care, rehabilitation strategies, and long-term health outcomes.
Areas of Research
Students may be involved in:
- Rehabilitation Technologies
Evaluate and test new technologies aimed at improving rehabilitation.
- Needs Assessment for Older Adults
Research challenges and solutions for aging populations.
- Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Systems
Develop systems to help patients with limited mobility improve their quality of life.
- Advancing Neurorehabilitation Through Clinical Research
Research initiatives focus on neurorehabilitation and recovery, with an emphasis on the use of neuromodulation to enhance or suppress nervous system activity as a therapeutic strategy for conditions such as spinal cord injury and stroke. These interventions aim to improve functional outcomes and overall quality of life for patients. In addition to supporting this research, students may also contribute to broader institutional initiatives aligned with hospital priorities.
Student Opportunities
Placement Areas
Open to students from various disciplines such as engineering, kinesiology, and health sciences.
Internships
Opportunities with SMEs in Alberta.
Selection Priority
Preference given to students with potential for academic scholarships.
Career Planning & Development
Collaborative Projects
Students work closely with front-line clinicians (nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists) to solve real-world clinical problems.
Impactful Work
Many student projects progress to the prototype stage, helping to drive innovation.
Career Pathways
Students gain valuable experience that helps shape future career decisions, with some pursuing graduate studies, entering medical fields, or becoming entrepreneurs.
Email grhrehabilitationtechnology@ahs.ca.
