Canada’s Northern
and Rural
AgeTech Network
Through a streamlined process, CTAAN breaks the barriers to the adoption of technologies that can help older residents of northern and rural communities to age happily and healthily in those communities. This process provides technology developers and companies with evidence that helps them plan for bringing their products and services to our region.
CTAAN Leadership
Richard
McAloney
Director,
CTAAN
Adjunct Professor,
School of Business, UNBC
Shannon
Freeman
Academic Director,
CTAAN
Associate Professor,
School of Nursing, UNBC
Dr. Richard McAloney’s passion lies in AgeTech and combined with a strong belief in partnerships, he aims to ensure technologies impact the lives of older adults and caregivers in northern and rural communities. Richard’s expertise lies in the translation and commercialization of research to create real-world impact.
Dr. McAloney holds a PhD in Chemistry, co-founded several technology companies, developed entrepreneurship training programs, and managed a startup incubator. He is proud to be part of the AGE-WELL community including as a member of the Research Management Committee.
Dr. Shannon Freeman is an Associate Professor, School of Nursing at the University of Northern British Columbia. As a social gerontologist, Dr. Freeman incorporates a collaborative approach to engage in a broad range of research activities focusing on the health and well-being of vulnerable populations.
Specialization lies in the areas of aging, hospice palliative care, informal caregiving, and on the role of technology to support the health and well-being of vulnerable populations.
