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CMCC News Jay Triano receives CMCC’s Distinguished Service Award Congratulations to Dr. Jay Triano, Professor, Graduate Education and Research Programs and Director, Partnerships and Research Commercialization, who received CMCC’s Distinguished Service Award in September. The award recognises outstanding service to CMCC by an individual who far exceeds the contributions of their position. Triano was recognised for increasingly responsible levels of management and multiple contributions to research, including his work on Force-Sensing Table Technology (FSTT™), which has been shown to raise the skill levels of students who have difficulty mastering manipulation skills (HEQCO report).
FSTT™ leads to improved outcomes CMCC has registered a filing for patent and trademark for the FSTTTM which was developed by
Dr. Triano, with Drs. David Starmer and Dominic Giuliano and technician Steven Tran. Students having difficulty developing manipulation skills, who use reflection time with FSTT™, have been seen to raise their skill levels with less than one hour of dedicated time in our simulation lab (HEQCO report). Changes to the undergraduate curriculum to promote enhanced adjustment skills, in particular through the use of the FSTT™, are beginning to be reflected in improved outcomes at CMCC. The technology is of interest to other institutions, some of which have purchased the technology and will be integrating the use of the FSTT™ into their own programs.
Presidential Recognition Awards Tony Maiato, Director, Physical Facilities received a Presidential Recognition Award for his ability
to manage the transition from a manually-monitored HVAC (or heating, ventilating and air-conditioning) system to a computerised Building Automated System. Maiato also successfully balanced multiple institutional projects while maintaining a high level of service and support. He continues to do whatever is necessary on a 24/7 basis to maintain CMCC in a healthy and safe state. Katherine Burke, Recruitment and Admissions Officer, received a Presidential Recognition Award for going above and beyond in ensuring students receive the support they need for success at CMCC and in their transition to life in Toronto.
The NDI ranked number two among the most influential publications in cervical spine research
The Neck Disability Index: A Study of Reliability and Validity, published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics and authored by Dr. Howard Vernon and Dr. Silvano Mior has been ranked #2 of 100 papers deemed most influential to cervical spine research, according to an analysis published online ahead of print in Spine. Read more about the NDI in the spring issue of Primary Contact. Dr. Jacobs (centre), with Dr. Stephen Perle, Chair of FICS Research Commission and Dr. Sheila Wilson, President of FICS
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