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McNeice, Gregory
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Gregory McNeice was a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Waterloo from 1968 to 1993.
McNeice’s research interest was in stress analysis, especially in human bones, joints and prostheses. He began investigating scoliosis in 1974 and helped to develop a device called the scoliosis chariot, which was used to keep a patient in one position while being x-rayed. He also helped develop a computer program that would help physicians measure the progress of the disease and a new stainless-steel rod that could be implanted into children’s backs until the spine straightened.[1]
In 1980, McNeice helped create a new floor for the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario in partnership with Spieth-Anderson Ltd., the manufacturer. The new floor was installed shortly before the 1980 Gymnastics World Cup and was designed to respond to the movements of athletes and cause less orthopedic injury.[2]
In 1986, McNeice served as the Chief Medical Officer at World Junior Figure Skating Championship in 1986.[3]
McNeice along wide John Medley and Wayne Brodland formed the Implant Design Group at the University of Waterloo in 1986. The group’s formation was in response to ‘materials research’ being made the focus of one of the five Ontario Centres of Excellence by the provincial government. This research team received $50,000 a year from the Centre to focus on biomechanics, specifically applying mechanics to implants in the body.[4]
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[1] Sweetman, Keri. "UW engineer helps fight spinal disease." Kitchener-Waterloo Record. Friday. September 15, 1978, p.3.
[2] "New floor with 'bounce' developed for gymnasts." Kitchener-Waterloo Record. Wednesday, October 22, 1980, p. 30.
[3] Rittinger, Bob. "Drug tests embarrass juniors." Kitchener-Waterloo Record. Saturday, December 6, 1988, p. 41.
[4] Cunningham, Clifford. "UW team seeks way to make artificial implants last longer." Kitchener-Waterloo Record. Saturday, September 10, 1988, p.7.