The Bionics Institute’s mission is to transform lives. Read our patient stories below to understand how our research could be life-changing.
Cathryn in one of the first recipients of the Epi-Minder implant in a first-in-human trial. The ultimate goal is for the implant to become a clinical device to help identify far more accurate treatment methods for people with epilepsy. Read more
Tim was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at 13, and shares with us his story of living with this condition. Tim chooses to live the best life possible and he is excited about what the future may hold in regards to the research into Crohn’s disease. Read more
Lindsay was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease seven years ago and is excited about the research the Bionics Institute is undertaking to help people like himself. Read Lindsay's story to understand how our research into movement disorders can help to transform lives. Read more
Karen woke one day in 2019 to discover she had developed sudden onset hearing loss. Read how our Hearing Therapeutics program could help people like Karen. Read more
Michael was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2007 and after much contemplation underwent deep brain stimulation. Read Michael's story to understand how DBS has helped Michael. Read more
Alana was born profoundly deaf and received her first cochlear implant at 16 months and her second at 22 months. Read Alana's story to understand how research at the Bionics Institute could help children with automatic programming of their cochlear implants. Read more
Julia suffers from Crohn's disease and wishes to remain anonymous as is common with patients who suffer from Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Read Julia's story to understand the issues she has faced in dealing with her disease. Read more