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Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) reduces juvenile Pacific salmon prey abundance in a large Pacific Northwest estuary

The Fraser River Estuary, British Columbia, provides important habitat for juvenile Pacific salmon as they migrate
downstream. The tidal marshes that support these juvenile salmon are under pressure from urban development,
pollution, sea-level rise, and invasive species. One invasive plant that thrives in these habitats is purple loosestrife.
It outcompetes native vegetation and can become the dominant plant in tidal wetlands. However, the impact that
purple loosestrife has on the prey resources that juvenile salmon need is poorly understood. Furthermore, efforts
to control purple loosestrife spread in the region lack the follow up monitoring necessary to determine their efficacy.
This research aims to address these knowledge gaps by (1) measuring the differences in juvenile Pacific salmon
prey abundance in invaded and reference marshes and (2) determining the cost-effectiveness of current control
methods for purple loosestrife in the region

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Tara Martin

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Raincoast Conservation Foundation

Discipline :

Earth science

Secteur :

Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

The University of British Columbia

Programme :

Accelerate

Research & Development of 3 novel Lateral Flow Assays

Chromacare aims to revolutionize precision health through Mobile-based At-home Lab Tests. To the end, over the next 12 months, commencing in early 2024, Chromacare will develop up to three novel quantitative Lateral Flow Assays (LFA) that will be measured with our proprietary Chromacare App.
We will employ two Chemistry PhD graduates on a full-time basis to perform the necessary research and validation work required for the development of the LFAs. The two PhD graduates we have identified are uniquely suited to excel in this role.
On the diagnostic front, Chromacare’s goal is a prime example of predictive biosensing. With the ability to monitor
critical biomarkers, such as the hormone Vitamin D or Iron, we will inform users of potential health issues before symptoms manifest. Furthermore, our tests and paired App offers a new dimension in digital therapeutics, providing personalized health advice and management guidance more efficient ways than currently possible.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Michael Serpe

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

ChromaCare Labs Inc.

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Retail trade

Université :

University of Alberta

Programme :

Accelerate

Biological clustering of pulmonary exacerbations in CF (BIOPEX-CF)

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that leads to acute episodes of worsening respiratory symptoms termed pulmonary exacerbations (PEx). The current PEx treatment paradigm involves using oral or intravenous antibiotics under the assumption that all of these episodes are caused by worsening bacterial infection, but PEx can also be attributed to viral infections, air pollution, allergens, and treatment non-adherence. In collaboration with the PRevention Of Organ Failure Centre of Excellence (PROOF), we aim to group PEx based on circulating molecular data (proteins, RNA) that more accurately reflects the biology of the PEx. This important knowledge imparted from this project will pave the way for more specific and effective PEx treatment strategies. This project will benefit the PROOF Centre as the molecular data can be used to develop blood-based biomarkers to advance their mandate of providing biomarker solutions for health care.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Bradley Quon

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

PROOF Centre of Excellence

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

The University of British Columbia

Programme :

Accelerate

Toward low-carbon cementitious mixtures with the application of carbon-based nanomaterials

Carbon-based nanomaterials have gained substantial interest for application in cementitious mixtures. These nanomaterials can modify the microstructure of cementitious mixtures and improve their engineering properties such as their strength and durability. The strength enhancement has significant implications for the concrete industry as it can compensate for the strength reductions caused by high replacement levels of Portland cements with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) or by incorporation of low-grade SCMs, allowing reduction of the carbon footprint of cementitious mixtures. This project aims to study the effects of three carbon-based nanomaterials namely, CNFs produced by our industry partner, Carbonova corporation, and commercially available CNTs and GO to produce low-carbon cementitious mixtures. It benefits Carbonova by advancing their sustainable market development in cement and concrete industry. The results will be of use to modify their CNFs for higher compatibility with cementitious mixtures. Additionally, the comparison among carbon-based nanomaterials provides insights for their product development.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Rahil Khoshnazar

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Carbonova

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Manufacturing

Université :

University of Calgary

Programme :

Accelerate

Development of oleophobic textile finishes incorporating a single perfluorinated carbon atom

Textiles resistant to hazardous chemicals always have utilized perfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) due to the unique repellent properties of perfluorinated (-CF3) chemical groups. However, due to their toxicity in the environment and on human health, many countries worldwide are planning to bad PFAS from production. PRE Labs Inc., a safety products manufacturer headquartered in Kelowna, BC, produces uniforms for law enforcement and the Canadian Armed Forces, and would like to understand the maximum possible liquid repellency that can be achieved for a fabric that is PFAS-free. In the proposed project, fabric finishes utilizing a single CF3 group will be studied. The objective of the project is to determine how liquid repellent a fabric can be designed, when finished with a coating containing this sole CF3 group. Students will investigate molecular morphology, fabric properties, and fundamental theory to design textiles that maximally repel hazardous liquids.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Kevin Golovin

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Pacific Research and Engineering Labs Canada Inc.

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Manufacturing

Université :

University of Toronto

Programme :

Accelerate

Applied theatre in Organizational Settings

The main focus of this project is to explore the use of drama and theatre techniques in organizational and management contexts to support transformational learning and enhance professional practice. Through case studies from different cultural backgrounds, the research will examine how applied theatre, as an embodied exploration, facilitates the transformation of organizational knowledge from tacit to explicit. It will also analyze the techniques, conventions, benefits, and challenges involved in such methodology. The research will highlight how an applied theatre approach provides more possibilities of choice for theatre practitioners working alongside consultants, those in management and leadership positions, and in the design and delivery of executive education curricula. Participating institutions can benefit greatly from the collaborative project effort to unite the experience of the Concordia Masters in Human Systems Intervention with the development of a similar program in Colombia. The project will provide Universidad del Valle with a new perspective on the practical and applied aspects of this field, with an emphasis on experiential learning and the emergence of new knowledge in organizational change contexts. The findings from this research will contribute to a book co-authored by the Concordia professor, enriching the academic discourse and practical applications in the field.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Warren Linds

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Universidad del Valle

Discipline :

Business

Secteur :

Education; Social Innovation; Other

Université :

Concordia University

Programme :

Globalink Research Award

Deflection of multi-storey buildings containing shearwall

Understand the performance of wood shearwalls with respect to heightened seismic loads especially for multi-storey wood structures. The proposed project is conducted in collaboration with the Canadian Wood Council as the industrial partner, and it aims to address the impact of extending the light frame wood shearwalls to taller buildings especially as it pertains to wall deformation. The project will focus on experimental testing and analytical development to provide engineers with improved understanding of the shearwall behaviours, especially in high seismic regions. The Mitacs internships will focus on interacting directly with the CWC staff to conduct numerical analysis using their software to develop tools to achieve more efficient designs and ensure safety of buildings. New design rules backed by experimental and computational research on the deflection of shearwalls has potential to reduce the current practice of over-designing that introduces additional costs and affects the competitiveness of Canada’s forest products industry.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Ghasan Doudak

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Canadian Wood Council

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Manufacturing

Université :

University of Ottawa

Programme :

Accelerate

Development of aptamer-based enzyme inhibitors for agricultural applications

DNA is a powerful tool for biological applications, including agriculture, because of its predictable properties and biocompatibility. This project will focus on the development of DNA tools for protection of crops. The ability to use these DNA tools to manage crops in a highly selective, low intensity manner can increase the sustainability of the agriculture industry as a whole, regardless of location. This new technology could be rapidly and cost effectively adopted by growers to manage agricultural pests that have developed resistance to current control measures, reducing input costs for growers and preserving crop yield potential of current agronomic systems.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Maria DeRosa

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Nufarm Agriculture Inc.

Discipline :

Physics

Secteur :

Agriculture; Manufacturing

Université :

Carleton University

Programme :

Accelerate

Development of a bioinformatic workflow for comprehensive microbiome analysis and phenotype prediction on host and environmental health

Microbial life forms complex communities that sustain all other living organisms on our planet. These microbial communities can colonize various environments, from inside our intestinal tract to the extreme Arctic Ocean. The set of genes in these communities is called the microbiome, and its components determine the health or disease of humans and natural ecosystems. Therefore, analyzing the microbiome can be used for diagnostic assessment in diverse environments. Here, we propose the development of computational software that performs a comprehensive analysis of microbiome samples to evaluate disease risk to develop precise diagnoses of human and environmental health from microbiome data.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Casey Hubert

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

BioAro

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services; Retail trade

Université :

University of Calgary

Programme :

Accelerate

Risk Assessment of Public and Asset Safety around AC Transmission Line Structures

Public and asset safety is essential for operation of electric utilities. In this project, risk assessment of public and asset safety around AC transmission line structures is proposed. It can be investigated through two aspects: 1) Public safety around AC transmission line structures during power line faulty conditions; and 2) Corrosion rates of transmission line structures affected by pipelines. Field data collected from SaskPower will be used in the project. A new design tool using MATLAB will be developed to assist SaskPower’s engineers in evaluating the public risk in a user-friendly graphical user interface. For the corrosion rate assessment, once the at-risk structures are identified, mitigation methods can be implemented, so utilities can be proactive in the asset management of stray and circulating current corrosion. This project provides much needed research in this important but rarely studied areas to enhance public and asset safety around transmission line structures.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Xiaodong Liang

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

SaskPower

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Utilities

Université :

University of Saskatchewan

Programme :

Accelerate

Development and Efficacy of a Novel Iron-Based Supplement for Athletes

Iron deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world. It is the leading cause of anemia (insufficient red blood cells in the body to transport oxygen to tissues) and can result in cognitive impairments such as poor memory, attention, and concentration as well as weakened immunity and susceptibility to infections. Although a well-balanced diet containing foods rich in iron is important, it is often not enough to overcome iron deficiency. Supplements are generally recommended for individuals with iron deficiency, however the amount of iron absorbed from supplements is low and the accompanying side effects (i.e., nausea, vomiting, and constipation) are unpleasant. As a solution, we are developing of a novel yeast-based iron supplement that could improve iron absorption and reduce the negative side effects associated with most iron supplements currently on the market. The objective of this study will be to assess whether the novel supplement is effective in enhancing iron levels in female athletes and to determine its mechanism of action….

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Jane Shearer;Martin MacInnis

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Lallemand Bio Ingredients

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Agriculture; Manufacturing

Université :

University of Calgary

Programme :

Accelerate

Demain la forêt : Infrastructures vertes

Le réchauffement climatique apporte son lot de défi. Les infrastructures vertes, telles que les plantations d’arbres, peuvent offrir un potentiel de séquestration du carbone, mais aussi d’atténuation des impacts négatifs. Ce stage s’inscrit dans le cadre du projet Demain la Forêt qui évalue le potentiel d’implantation d’infrastructures vertes dans des coulées agricoles au Québec. Les stagiaires réaliseront d’une part une analyse coût-bénéfice avec une emphase sur la monétisation de ces bénéfices. L’objectif étant d’évaluer les services écosystémiques potentiels de ces infrastructures et d’évaluer les moyens de rétribution possibles. D’autre part, les stagiaires réaliseront des entretiens semi-dirigés auprès d’agriculteurs et d’agricultrices afin d’évaluer leurs perceptions à l’égard de ces infrastructures et d’identifier les freins et opportunités à ce type d’installation.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Jérôme Dupras

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Jour de la Terre Canada

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Agriculture and Food; Sustainability and the Environment; Forestry

Université :

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Programme :

Accelerate

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