MINUTES
JAM (Joints and Mobility)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kevin Deluzio
Friday, May 30, 2008
10:30am – 12:30pm
Location: HMRC Innovation Lab
Chair: Heather (1)
Article Selection: Scott
Snacks: Nicole
Drinks: Simon
In Attendance: Dr. K. Deluzio, H. Linley, S. Jones, M. Restorick, S. Smith, R. Li, N. Badke, J. Irwandi.
1. Round Table Discussion: Research Developments (45 min)
Miranda
- Shastri presentation completed. Trying to get a question on wheelchair
necessity on a survey being distributed in India at the end of this month.
Questioned about literature review – when to begin writing it, and how in depth
to write while still reading – suggested to summarize along the way, possibly
using built in tool in PubMed to keep track of keywords and articles read.
Simon
- Has been reading and programming. Continues to look into getting CT or MR
images (possibly from Manuella). Looking into getting some bones from
anatomy.
Nicole
- Has been doing work on ApEn and SampEn to help lab mate. Got bike rim and
plans to weld next week. Also has been doing some programming.
Heather
- Continues to work on gait with end in sight. News: Abstract accepted to
NACOB as poster presentation.
Stacey
- Pressure mat works, currently working to synchronize with Fastrack.
Conducting a fluoro/OptoTrak comparison. Has spent a lot of time in the lab.
Johan
- Has been doing DOHM. Has 41 new subjects to complete. Trouble with one
subject – the foot marker has been placed on the opposite foot to that which hit
the forceplate. Has modified the gimbal CAD model in SolidEdge. Will be doing
some machining next week.
Rebecca
- Has been working on protocol for pressure mat and fluoro data.
2. General Business
2.1
Re: Seminar from this past week (Energy Harvesting, Dr. Li). Please give feedback to
Steve Waldman as soon as possible.
2.2
New Members of JAM: It is felt that it should be “hard to get into the club.” Everyone
agreed that we feel strongly about keeping the group small for time constraints and
comfort level. On the other hand, it is very beneficial having other opinions and ideas
(ex. Since Nicole joined us). Suggested that we could introduce one person every couple
of months to see how it goes, and scale back if necessary. Decided that for the summer,
with the summer students, there are already plenty of members. Considered the
possibility of having JAM host a symposium where we invite others, maybe twice during
the summer. Members should think about it this week and we will decide next Friday.
2.3
Johan presented the brand new laser pointer. Kevin VERY excited. Kevin requested a
second.
2.4
MiniU Review: Three day university experience. Scott, Nicole, Heather and Stacey
assisted. Kevin gave lecture. Markered an old guy who didn’t move around very much.
Possible summer student job – develop a protocol set up for these demos (markers,
programming done, etc.).
2.5
Rebecca India PowerPoint Presentation: Worked for four weeks as medical volunteer.
Great pictures, very informative.
2.6
JAM Spring/Summer Adventure: June 20th is cottage day at Heather’s. Heather will look
into getting some boating passes so that we can all go to the waterfall at Frontenac
Park. Will need two drivers, and at least one more canoe. Map and directions to follow
at a later date.
2.7
Pressure Mat Viewing and Help Session: Wanted to put mat in shorts but it bunches
giving false pressure readings. Tried a few methods of holding it behind the subject.
Constructed a frame to hold it in tension. Gave pressure mat demo, various suggestions
from JAM members.
3. Article: Not enough time, will review next week.
Upcoming Duties for May 30, 2008:
Chair: Heather (2)
Article Selection: Scott
Snacks: Stacey
Drinks: Scott
APPENDIX A
QUOTE WALL
HL: My index exceeds my matrix dimensions :s
Other: I have 42 relatives.
NB: Alive?