MEC22 August 9-11, 2022 (Pre-conference August 8)
MEC is a triennial symposium of special interest to those who work in the fields of upper limb prosthetics and myoelectric control (including upper and lower limb). As in previous years, it was hosted by the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, a research institute recognized worldwide for its pioneering work in myoelectric controls.
We are very excited to be hosting MEC22, and look forward to seeing many of you in person! The MEC committee is putting forward their best efforts to make the event work for everyone (in-person and virtual) despite added uncertainty this year in people's level of comfort and provincial and national regulations. We're asking the whole community to be flexible and patient as we look forward to hosting our first blended virtual/in-person conference. We will continue to provide updated information as it becomes available to us.
In-person registration deadline is Tuesday, July 19th.
There will be two pre-conference events offered on Monday, August 8th: These workshops will be held at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering on the UNB Fredericton campus. You can register for these workshops on the MEC22 registration page.
1. Adaptive Equipment for Bilateral Upper Limb Loss (9:00 -11:00 a.m.) No additional cost.
This workshop is intended for clinicians (occupational therapists, prosthetists, physical therapists, physicians, etc.) who work with individuals with bilateral upper-limb loss. This workshop will be formatted as an interactive sharing of resources to help serve this population.
2. Phantom Limb Pain Workshop (1:00 - 5:00 p.m.) Additional cost $50.00
(This workshop is capped at 20 participants and appropriate for therapists who treat patients experiencing phantom limb pain.)
One of the most recently developed treatments for phantom limb pain (PLP) uses motor training and virtual environments. The Phantom Motor Execution (PME) program, developed in Sweden by Dr Max Ortiz Catalan and his team, uses phantom exercises in augmented reality to treat PLP. The first part of the workshop will cover theoretical aspects and some research results, followed by an instruction and explanation. The second part of the workshop will be a hands-on practice experience.
BE (Env), MBA (Tech Mgt)
Matthew Ames, BE (Env), MBA (Tech Mgt), was 39 years old when what started as a sore throat resulted in the loss of all four of his limbs (both above elbow above knee). Matthew has a unique mix of professional and personal experience. With a grounding of almost 20 years in the energy and resources industry, he has found innovative ways to apply his knowledge for maximising prosthetic use to achieve his goals. Matthew is involved in a variety of endeavours, serving on boards and steering committees for a number of organisations, including Bionics Queensland, State and Federal Governments and not-for-profit organisations.
Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Max Ortiz Catalán, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, where he founded and currently leads the Biomechatronics and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory (@ChalmersBNL). His research includes bioelectric signals acquisition electronics (analog and digital); bioelectric signal processing and machine learning algorithms for decoding motor volition and control; neuromuscular interfaces; neurostimulation for sensory feedback; bone-anchored prostheses and osseointegration; and, virtual and augmented reality for neuromuscular rehabilitation and the treatment of phantom limb pain.
Associate Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences, and Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University
Dr. Arun Jayaraman is an Associate Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences, and Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University's Medical School. His work primarily focuses on developing and executing both investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored research in prosthetics, orthotics, rehabilitation robotics, and other assistive and adaptive technologies to treat physical disability. He conducts all his outcomes research using advanced wearable patient monitoring wireless sensors and novel machine learning techniques, in addition to the traditional performance-based and patient-reported outcomes.
Due to various factors, we cannot provide a hotel room block or shuttle transportation for MEC22. Unfortunately, on-campus accommodations are also not available this year. Of the three downtown hotels (Delta, Hilton, and Crowne Plaza), the Hilton and Crowne Plaza are within walking distance of campus.
Delta Fredericton
225 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, NB
506-457-7000 or 888-236-2427
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Crowne Plaza Fredericton - Lord Beaverbrook
659 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB
506-445-3371 or 866-444-1946
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Hilton Garden Inn Fredericton
620 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB
506-999-1551
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