Research Seminar: Wearables & Remote Monitoring in Heart Failure
During Heart Month, TRANSFORM HF is launching a new Research Seminar Series, bringing together researchers, clinicians, industry partners, trainees, and people with lived experience to explore innovation in heart failure care. Register to join us!
This inaugural seminar will spotlight two core research focus areas—Wearables and Remote Monitoring—with presentations from U of T’s Prof. Hani Naguib and JVPLabs’ VP of Technology, Michele Roberts. The session will conclude with a plenary Q&A and informal networking.
This seminar marks the first in a monthly series pairing researchers and industry leaders to share ground-breaking work, discuss research translation, and create opportunities for connection and collaboration across our network.
This event is open to the public, but space is limited. Registration is required.
Agenda
- 9:45-10:00: Registration & Refreshments
- 10:00-10:50: Research Presentations
- 10:50-11:10: Q&A Panel
- 11:10-11:30: Informal Networking
About the Presenters
Hani Naguib
Professor & Chair, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, U of T
Hani Naguib is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto. His main expertise is on the molecular nanoscience and technology of organic materials including polymers, gels, and particles; developing synthesis and manufacturing processes for the next generation stimuli responsive materials, with applications in smart sensors, soft robotics, and energy systems. The main goal of his research program is to develop sustainable and transformational materials and manufacturing for the health care and energy sectors.
Naguib is the recipient of many honors and awards such as the Canada Research Chair and the Premier’s Research Award of Ontario. He is a Professional Engineer in Canada, a Chartered Engineer in U.K. Naguib is a Fellow of the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining FIMMM, the Royal Institute of Chemistry FRSC, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers FASME, the International Society for Optics and Photonics FSPIE. He has held Visiting Professor Position at the University of Poitiers ENSMA in France, Kyoto University in Japan, and Polytechnique Montreal.
Michele Roberts
VP Technology, JVPLabs
Michele Roberts is a technology and product executive with two decades of experience across medical devices, healthcare IT, and enterprise cloud and AI solutions. As Vice President of Technology at JVPLabs, she leads innovation and product strategy for cardiovascular-focused medical technologies.
Michele’s career spans global product leadership, enterprise solution architecture, and large-scale program delivery in regulated healthcare environments. She has launched AI and analytics products, led multi-million-dollar managed services programs, and guided cross-functional teams to scale operations and enter new markets. Her background includes senior roles at IBM (Merative), Mach7 Technologies, Philips Healthcare, GE Healthcare, and Baxter, giving her end-to-end expertise from engineering through commercialization.
In addition to her industry work, Michele teaches in the Informatics and Life Sciences faculty at Conestoga College. She holds a Global MBA, a Biomedical Engineering Technology diploma, and a BSc in Life Sciences/Mechanical Engineering, and has been recognized with multiple industry awards.
Samantha Unger
PhD Candidate, U of T
Samantha Unger is a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering at University of Toronto in the Franklin Research Lab. Her research focuses on the design of wearable technologies for inclusive and accurate cardiovascular monitoring.
She previously completed a BASc in Engineering Science at University of Toronto, with a major in Biomedical Systems Engineering and a minor in Artificial Intelligence.