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Evaluation of Pre-Participation Screening and Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Masters Athletes in British Columbia

Regular physical activity has well known health benefits. Paradoxically, exercise can increase the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in those with underlying disease. Sports-related SCDs account for approximately 90% of all SCDs. Pre-participation screening can detect underlying disease and decrease sports-related SCD. Optimal screening methods have not been universally agreed and Canadian Masters athletes are not currently required to have a cardiovascular screen before participation in sport. We will evaluate pre-participation screening methods (cardiovascular history questionnaire, physical examination, 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)) and cardiovascular risk in 850 Masters athletes over 5 years. This is the first study in Canada that will examine pre-participation screening methods, cardiovascular risk profiles, and prevalence of disorders that could cause SCD in Masters athletes. This study will contribute to the partner organization’s research and clinical mandates by using the data obtained from the study to gain a better understanding of the risk in Masters athletes. This will allow the organization to provide recommendations and ensure safe participation in sport and determine if screening increases the safety of sport in a reasonable, cost-effective fashion.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Darren Warburton

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

VGH and UBC Foundation

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Other services (except public administration)

Université :

The University of British Columbia

Programme :

Accelerate

Étude d’optimisation du système de transport du minerai vers la surface à lamine Matagami

L’accès à des zones minéralisées sous les infrastructures existantes d’une mine en opération constitue un défi de taille pour les équipes d’ingénierie minière. Plusieurs facteurs doivent être considérés pour permettre l’extraction de ces zones de façon économique. Le stagiaire de maîtrise développera un modèle, sous forme de chiffrier électronique, qui permettra une évaluation technique et économique de différentes alternatives pour l’extraction des zones minéralisées. Ce projet sera bénéfique pour le partenaire, particulièrement concernant l’intégration de nouvelles connaissances et de nouveaux outils d’évaluation technique et économique pour la mine.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Marcel Laflamme

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Mine Matagami a division of Glencore

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Mining

Université :

Université Laval

Programme :

Accelerate

A Case Study on Network Function Virtualization (NFV) Driven Micro Service Architecture for Cache Node Provisioning in Content Delivery Networks

The NSERC Strategic Network for Smart Applications on Virtual Infrastructures is a five-year partnership between Canadian industry, universities, researchers, research and education (R&E) networks, and high performance computing centres to investigate the design of future application platforms that will deliver software applications of greater capability and intelligence. These application platforms will be supported by an extended computing cloud, encompassing a virtual converged infrastructure and control software that also serves as a live testbed for exploring novel concepts in application-oriented networking, cloud computing, integrated wired/wireless access, and smart applications. Novel software applications will build on advanced services provided by the platform, including context, mobility, location, identity, social network, media recognition, and intelligence. The SAVI network will involve the academic community in the creation of new content and novel applications.This MITACS proposal is to support a SAVI internship program that will strengthen the Canadian industrial base in information and communications technology through the preparation of highly qualified manpower with expertise in the design and operation of globally competitive ICT infrastructure and the creation of innovative and disruptive products, services, and applications. The NSERC funding for SAVI supports 25 graduate and postdoctoral students per year working on the research challenges of applications platforms.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Roch Glitho

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Ericsson Canada Inc (Montreal, QC)

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Concordia University

Programme :

Accelerate

Silviculture based on plant functional traits in boreal forests

Provision of fibre and timber is an essential ecosystem service. The importance of these natural products in reducing our carbon imprint will only increase the pressure on the forest resource in the future. An important element in ensuring sustainable forest management planning is the assumption of the regeneration of an equally productive forest stand on a harvested site. To ensure this occurs, different silvicultural techniques are used, depending on site conditions (e.g. soil types and understory composition) and desired tree species. Currently, indicator species are used as a guide to determine which silvicultural technique should be used in which site, however this approach is limited to relationships under current conditions and will be ineffective in a changing climate. In addition it is limited in its application to specific regions due to different understory plants in different regions. We propose to develop a decision-making tool for silvicultural interventions based on response and effect functional traits of understory species. The mechanistic approach used in developing the guide can incorporate changing conditions associated with climate change.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Nicole Fenton;Yves Bergeron

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Rayonier A.M. Canada S.E.N.C.

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Forestry; Natural Resources; Environmental Science and Technology

Université :

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Programme :

Accelerate

Architecture Hybride : du vernaculaire au paramétrique. Un dôme pour Mornag

Le projet envisagé vise à associer architecture paramétrique et réalisation low–tech, et à créer un précédent architectural exemplaire en ce sens. La démarche de recherche
consiste à générer une forme qui s’adapte au site le mieux possible, prenant en compte les principes de l’architecture passive. Il s’agit de considérer la course du soleil, les
températures, l’environnement immédiat comme une série de paramètres venant modifier la forme globale du projet.
Le principe constructif occupe également une place primordiale dans la conception : comment réaliser un bâtiment paramétrique, mais avec une main d’oeuvre locale, des
matériaux à faible coût ? Comment proposer une architecture contemporaine qui tire parti de savoirs–faire et matériaux traditionnels ? La démarche déjà entreprise sur le site
par le propriétaire de la ferme s’inscrit dans une revalorisation des traditions agricoles tunisiennes et la mise en valeur des produits locaux. Les démarches de recherche et de
construction adoptées s’inscrivent dans cette même logique.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Philippe Barrière

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

École Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tunis

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Université :

Université Laval

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

Position sensitive detector density well logging tool development

In well logging of the oil and gas industry, gamma-ray density logging is an indispensable method to determine a formation’s lithology and porosity. The most important index for a density logging tool is its precision and vertical resolution. This research proposal under support of MITACS and Rimpac Advanced Technology Development Ltd. aims at developing a high resolution density well logging tool which is expected to achieve a higher precision and a better vertical resolution of formation density measurement. Through this project we will study feasibility of this novel density logging tool and develop its data interpretation methodology.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Dugan O’Neil

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Rimpac Advanced Technology Development Ltd.

Discipline :

Physics

Secteur :

Finance and Insurance

Université :

Simon Fraser University

Programme :

Accelerate

Web-based mobile mental health technology in an acute care setting

The use of mobile technology is on the rise including access to mental health-related applications and websites. There is a wealth of information available and numerous intervention strategies focused on treatment and support for mental health concerns. However, inpatient psychiatry often discourages patients’ use of electronic technologies and web-accessible mobile phones. The proposed study involves brief interviews with patients admitted to inpatient care at St. Paul’s Hospital to determine their access to a mobile device, understand their current use of mobile health and web-based services, and their interest in adopting additional web-based mental health tools to their program of care. Based on results from this survey and an evaluation of currently available tools, we will be making recommendations for the potential incorporation and adaptation of e-mental health technology to the program of care in inpatient psychiatry.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Michael Krausz

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

St Paul's Hospital Foundation

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

The University of British Columbia

Programme :

Accelerate

Simulation of Air / Oil Flows in Bearing Cavities

Aircraft engines require considerable amount of oil to regulate the heat of their dynamic components. In order to fulfill the performance needs of the aircraft industry, temperatures reached in the combustion chamber have to be increased and engines need to be more compact. Therefore, heat generated from combustion reaches with more intensity the bearings of an engine’s transmission. Thus, drastic cooling methods need to be implemented in order to avoid accelerated bearing degradation. Current methods involve high mass flow of oil to specific areas around the bearings for lubricating and cooling. However, such high amount of oil requires heavy pumping and a proportional oil tank. This project will develop a methodology in order to optimize the required amount of oil needed to cool an aircraft bearing cavity following flight operations. It will help regulate oil flow, reduce power consumption from the pump and reduce the actual size of the engine if the pump size can be reduced. Moreover, by using this methodology instead of running engine tests with different oil flows, the partner company will save a high amount of money in hardware and testing.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Dominique Pelletier

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Pratt & Whitney

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Aerospace; Oil and Gas; Technology

Université :

École Polytechnique de Montréal

Programme :

Accelerate

Analyse et recommandations de l’implémentation d’une filière de tests nouvelles générations dans la production de logiciels d’apprentissage.

Les tests utilisateurs de nouvelles générations ont recours à des technologies de pointe comme l’occulométrie, l’analyse faciale et de l’activité célébrale et capturent de précieuses informations quant à l’ergonomie et l’usage des interfaces logicielles. Ces pratiques exigent une rigueur et une précision qui obligent les différentes industries à repenser leur méthodologie de développement de produits et leur chaine de production.
L’industrie de l’édition scolaire est en pleine mutation. L’édition numérique ainsi que l’émergence des plateformes de diffusion du matériel scolaire ont modifié la manière dont le contenu de l’apprentissage est délivré à l’apprenant et impacte l’ensemble de son expérience d’apprentissage. L’étude du chercheur vise à définir comment intégrer efficacement et de manière réaliste les nouvelles générations de tests utilisateurs dans le processus de production et à recommander des outils de mesure de l’impact positif de l’efficacité de ces pratiques dans les produits d’apprentissage

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Patrick Charland;Pierre-Majorique Léger;Pierre-Majorique Léger;Patrick Charland

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

TRIBAL NOVA

Discipline :

Business

Secteur :

Information and cultural industries

Université :

HEC Montréal; Université du Québec à Montréal

Programme :

Accelerate

Process and product development of NaquaPureTM, a sustainable novel nano technology for the removal of heavy metals in industrial wastewater

NB-BioMatrix Inc. (NBBM) has developed a magnetic chitosan nanoparticle product, Naqua PureTM for industrial heavy metal water remediation. Unlike current heavy metal removal technologies, Naqua PureTM is cheap, environmentally friendly, requires a low energy input, and is highly efficient. However, in order to commercialize this technology it is necessary to (1) develop and implement quality assurance standards for NBBM internal expectations and consumer driven external driven expectations; and (2) design a manufacturing practise and pilot-plant design for the scale-up production of Naqua PureTM. It is proposed for the MITACS intern to develop the necessary quality assurance measures and large scale production processes based on evidence provided by research data. The intern will study the Naqua PureTM heavy metal removal efficiencies via ICP-MS, to determine the adsorption capacities and kinetics within the laboratory and industrial settings. In addition the intern will identify any potential cytotoxicity risks of Naqua PureTM.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Jong Sung Kim

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

NB Biomatrix Inc

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Manufacturing

Université :

Dalhousie University

Programme :

Accelerate

“Tincan: Decision support online tool for grain crop storage and conditioning activities

The goal of the project is creating an automated “on line” decision tree for crop conditioning that allows predict and control the behavior of key indicators such as humidity ratio and temperature during the grain storage by Identifying the main environmental factors that are related to the drying and storage of grain as well as the relations between those factors. The competitive advantage of Weather innovations is that they can measure and forecast the weather and other environmental factors around canada and in some places in Europe. With the help of this tool they could offer aditional services that would give more agregated value.to its actual and future clients and it will continue positioning the image of weather innovations as an innovative information service provider for the farmers.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Vladimir Mahalec

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

McMaster University

Programme :

Accelerate

Towards Detection of Subclinical Joint Bleeds in Hemophiliacs: Advanced Imaging

This project aims to assess how the use of the novel “ultra-short echo-time” (UTE) MR imaging technology can “add value to” conventional MRI for detection and quantification of blood products in hemophilic joints. We will test this novel technology in joints of hemophilic patients with different stages of arthropathy presenting with blood products at different stages of degradation as compared with existing MRI sequences. With this study we should initiate the process of validation of UTE MRI for assessment of hemophilic joints at a time where joint changes are still reversible and could be “saved” from arthropathy. We should also be able to make recommendations on an optimal protocol for assessment of hemophilic joints. We hope that this new technique improves diagnosis and management of hemophilic patients by guiding prophylaxis in places where development and/or progression of arthropathy can be delayed or interrupted by regular infusions of factor concentrate replacement.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Andrea Doria

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Siemens Healthcare Limited

Discipline :

Physics

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Technology; Clean Technology

Université :

University of Toronto

Programme :

Accelerate

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