Jan Kowalczewski (right) who's finishing his PhD in neuroscience at the University of Alberta, and his brother, Antoni, a computer scientist, teamed up to develop a device that could revolutionize physiotherapy for people who have had a stroke or a spinal cord injury. Working with Dr. Arthur Prochazka at the University of Alberta, Jan knew what kind of physiotherapy was needed, and came up with a solution to make it accessible and affordable, but to take it from an idea to a reality he needed the talent of his computer whiz brother. Together (and with the help of many talented individuals) they made it happen. Read more for the full story, or watch a video.
