Dr. Mirella Veras

Dr. Mirella Veras is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba. Her research focuses on digital health and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance mobility, autonomy, and independence for middle-aged and older adults. Dr. Veras emphasizes equity in digital health, working to develop and evaluate AI solutions that address mobility challenges and ensure accessibility for individuals from diverse backgrounds and settings. She is particularly passionate about bridging the empowerment divide by creating and assessing technologies that not only improve quality of life but also actively engage users in their own care. Her work explores the potential of AI to transform health services, primary care, and long-term care, optimizing these systems for improved patient outcomes and more effective care delivery.