Dolmen: Towards the programmatic assembly of large-scale distributed systems

Modern distributed applications are becoming increasing large and complex. They often bring together independently developed sub-systems (e.g., for storage, batch processing, streaming, application logic, logging, caching) into large, geo-distributed and heterogeneous architectures.

Autonomic control of thermoregulation during exercise in spinal cord injury

In able-bodied individuals, increases in core temperature during exercise are controlled by the nervous system as a sweating response. However, individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) may have altered sweating responses due to autonomic dysfunction, leading to increased risk of heat stress during exercise. Currently, standard tests do not fully describe how temperature regulation is impaired following SCI. The purpose of this study is to determine whether tests of autonomic function can predict temperature dysregulation in individuals with SCI.

Testing of Offshore Wind Turbine Positional Controller

A previous mathematical model of an offshore wind turbine was established and then, a positional controller was designed and simulated for a single Wind Turbine in order to provide movement around an area using the force of air that acts on the wind turbine. The goal of my research project is to validate this Position Controller by testing its performance in a real offshore wind turbine system in a controlled environment provided by the host university. By achieving this goal, we will be capable of modifying and controlling the position large-scale offshore wind turbines.

Glycoprofiling of Erythropoietin using High Resolution Capillary Electrophoresis-Mass Spectrometry

Erythropoietin is a protein with attached sugars that stimulates the production of red blood cells. As such, it can be used by athletes to enhance their competitive performance, an act that is called doping. Erythropoietin that us used for doping is typically produced in animal cells, which functionalize the protein with sugars that differ from those produced in human cells.

2017 Mitacs Awards nominations now open

Vancouver, BC – Mitacs welcomes nominations for the 7th annual Mitacs Awards, a series of honours that recognize outstanding students, fellows, and professors who have participated in Mitacs programs.

Past winners were recognized for their outstanding research contributions in fields such as colon cancer screening, social media fraud, and childhood literacy.

Nominations for the 2017 awards are now open for the following categories:

Globalink Research Award

Mitacs Globalink Research Award supports international research collaborations through student and postdoc research abroad. We have created a marketing toolkit to help promote the opportunity to students and postdocs in Canada. Please feel free to customize these example posts. Thank you for getting the word out!

 

Three ways to find a professor for a Globalink Research Award collaboration

Connecting with a professor in a foreign country can be a daunting task, so we’d like to offer a few tips to make it easier.

1. Consult with your Canadian professor

Internship to study mate-choice copying in sailfin mollies using computer animation

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