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York U researcher designs wearable device to protect firefighter health
York U researcher designs wearable device to protect firefighter health
February 27, 2026

Professor Ebrahim Ghafar-Zadeh is developing a wearable sensor to monitor firefighters' exposure to harmful toxins in real-time, aiming to improve long-term health outcomes for first responders.

Connected Minds Annual Research Retreat
Connected Minds Annual Research Retreat
February 25, 2026

Professor Ghafar-Zadeh shared insights on prototyping and innovation at the Connected Minds Annual Research Retreat, where the BioSA team also demonstrated the next generation of DePerio technology for periodontal disease detection.

A new tool created by York University researchers could change how dentists diagnose gum disease.
A new tool created by York University researchers could change how dentists diagnose gum disease.
January 23, 2026

DePerio is a patented AI system developed by the BioSA Lab that analyzes dental images and delivers measurements to assist dentists in the early diagnosis of periodontal disease.

BioSA Present Breakthrough Contamination Sensing Technology to Minister Jill Dunlop
BioSA Present Breakthrough Contamination Sensing Technology to Minister Jill Dunlop
June 10, 2025

Biologically Inspired Sensors and Actuators researchers demonstrated a novel sensing platform to Minister Jill Dunlop, showcasing a breakthrough in the rapid detection of carcinogenic PAHs to improve firefighter safety and decontamination protocols.

Advanced CMOS Biochips Design and Fabrication
Advanced CMOS Biochips Design and Fabrication
November 13, 2024

This book is athord by Professor Ghafar-Zadeh, Saghi and Azadmousavi discussed about unique multidisciplinary book which provides a broad overview of the emerging field of CMOS biochips

Prof new book reveals how a tiny chip can revolutionize health care
Prof new book reveals how a tiny chip can revolutionize health care
January 26, 2024

A new book by Professor Ebrahim Ghafar-Zadeh, 'Advanced CMOS Biochips', explores how microchip technology is revolutionizing health care.

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