The USask biobank currently specializes in oncology specimen collection. We cover all steps from biospecimen sample collection (biopsy, tissue, blood and ascites fluids), processing, quality control and storage. We also coordinate new release samples for the USask and Pan-Canadian project research teams. All patient data, samples and associated data must be captured, traceable and updated […]

BC is experiencing an opioid crisis beset with an alarming number of overdoses and related deaths. Symptoms of withdrawal are a significant factor in perpetuating opioid addiction and a common cause of relapse. Therefore, treatments for withdrawal are highly desirable and commonly used in the first steps of opioid reduction strategies. Enkephalins are natural compounds […]

This project will analyze five years of bumblebee data to determine the number of bee species is present in Unama’ki, the environmental factors that exist in their natural habitat and their flower preference and the timing of that preference. Through data analytics a data story can emerge that will form the necessary management practices needed […]

Additional research is required to fully understand the effects of a powerful antioxidant Curcumin on the short and long term impact of exercise. Previous studies have demonstrated other antioxidants can potentially slow recovery and reduce benefits of exercise. However, there is lacking information regarding the effects of Curcumin on cardiovascular health and exercise performance. The […]

Le projet consiste à utiliser une source bio carbonée de charbon, issus de résidus de coupe de bois, afin de s’en servir comme substrat pour un système de traitement des eaux par marais filtrant. L’objectif du projet se décrit en deux volets. Le premier sera de tester les capacités hydrauliques de différents biochars, afin de […]

Vision loss caused by retinal degeneration remains untreatable, posing a significant medical challenge. Unlike mammals, certain vertebrates like fish and frogs possess a remarkable regenerative ability in their retinas, mediated by Müller glia—specialized support cells that can proliferate and replace lost neurons. In mammals, however, Müller glia fail to regenerate neurons after injury, instead undergoing […]

White pine blister rust is a serious disease of pine, an ecologically and economically important forest species in Ontario and the Maritime Provinces. In western Canada, this pathogen has virtually eliminated pine as a commercial species and the disease now threatens eastern Canada. Endophytes are fungi that live in the leaves of various plants including […]

This project aims to commercialize a novel cell culture substrate designed to enhance cell functionality, bridging the gap between research and application. By addressing key challenges in disease modeling and drug discovery, this innovation holds the potential to revolutionize the industry, benefiting both academia and industry through scalable, effective solutions.

This project aims to assist a partner organization in evaluating the market potential of a novel APOBEC3 inhibitor as a cancer treatment. The focus will be on conducting comprehensive market research to understand the demand for this innovative therapy, explore its commercial viability, and identify potential partners in the biopharmaceutical industry. The project will assess […]

Intérêt de la recherche : L’oxygène est un élément essentiel à la vie et au bon développement des organes, cependant certains enfants, présentant une malformation cardiaque congénitale appelée tétralogie de Fallot, ont un faible taux d’oxygène dans leur sang (hypoxie) et malgré cela, survivent. Le but de ce projet est de mieux comprendre les mécanismes […]

Ce projet vise à développer des outils de formation sur les risques à la santé et les mesures de prévention prometteuses à l’intention des producteurs agricoles et des intervenants en santé au travail. Les risques à la santé considérés dans ce projet sont de diverses natures : physiques, chimiques, biologiques et psychosociaux. Pour la réalisation […]

Population growth and reductions in arable productive soils around the globe have triggered a range of efforts to improve plant yield and harvest quality, including the development of more low-cost, environmentally sustainable, and reasonable approaches. Most of the attempts made to increase crop production are dependent on the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers to reinforce […]