The Wilfred and Joyce Posluns Centre (PCIGITI) leads advanced research in surgical innovation, focusing on robotics, surgical simulation, HIFU, MRI, 3D printing, medical device design, AI, and AR/VR technologies.
Located within The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), we connect engineers and clinicians to drive technological innovation that enhances patient care and outcomes locally and globally.
Our Research
Associated with the University of Toronto, PCIGITI has extensive experience supervising doctoral and master’s students as well as post-doctoral fellows, research associates, technicians, engineers, surgical residents, summer and medical students.
With a focus in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science and the medical sciences, we strongly believe in the professional development of the next generation who will advance care in pediatrics using innovative solutions.
PCIGITI conducts advanced research within two laboratory divisions
Select a division below to learn more about our innovations.
RESEARCH FOCUS
Surgical Robotics, Medical Device Design and Simulation
Advancing surgical technologies, including robotics, high-fidelity simulators, 3D printing for medical devices, and innovative non-robotic instruments.
Our work integrates augmented reality for guidance, navigation for precise tool tracking, and machine learning to enhance control systems and simulations.
RESEARCH FOCUS
Image-Guided Therapy and Pediatric Focused Ultrasound
Developing advanced therapies and technologies for pediatric care, including focused ultrasound (FUS) and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) guided by AI.
We also design MRI-compatible robotic devices for needle insertion and FUS, as well as high-fidelity imaging techniques tailored for pediatric applications.
The Cradle
Canada’s first pediatric specific accelerator.
Canada’s first pediatric accelerator unites experts to develop innovations for children's care. It supports start-ups with legal, financial, and engineering resources to bring ideas to market.
