“Health System Innovation for People Who Use Drugs (PWUD)” is an implementation project that will help translate research into co-designed supports. This project is a collaboration between individuals with lived and living experience of currently illegal (i.e., non-alcohol, non-tobacco, non-cannabis) drug use and health system partners in Edmonton, AB – Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) […]

Mokapp is a revolutionary tool designed to streamline human movement analysis for healthcare providers. Our specialized motion capture (mocap) technology offers a portable, accessible solution that significantly reduces analysis time from hours to just 5-10 minutes. Using only two cameras and a web-based system, Mokapp stands out for its efficiency and convenience compared to traditional […]

We are dedicated to enhancing cancer treatment by leveraging the microbiome’s potential – the diverse microorganisms within our bodies. While existing therapies like immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) show promise, their effectiveness varies widely among patients. Our project focuses on the translation of innovative microbiome-derived compounds from laboratory to the market to improve ICB therapy outcomes. […]

L’amélioration du bien-être des animaux d’élevage est une préoccupation importante de l’industrie et une exigence grandissante des consommateurs. Cependant, les considérations pour le bien-être des animaux tiennent rarement compte du bien-être des producteurs. La démarche de ce projet intersectoriel est de montrer que l’amélioration du bien-être des animaux d’élevage doit considérer le bien-être des producteurs. […]

Family caregivers are an essential component of care for young adults with severe mental illness including psychosis. While their involvement improves outcomes in multiple modalities, family caregivers are often overwhelmed with the care of their loved one. Currently, there are not enough resources for family caregivers of young people with severe mental illnesses. The study […]

The proposed project addresses the pressing challenges indigenous communities face in the department of Vaupés, Colombia. These challenges include cultural loss, pollution, mental health issues, and ongoing food insecurity despite the region’s extensive biodiversity. Through a participatory approach, the project seeks to engage indigenous communities in understanding the impact of environmental changes, from climate change […]

The current project aims to engage with adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families/caregivers and service providers to gain an understanding of best strategies and practices around engagement of brain and mental health. The expected benefit of this program is to support CAMH and the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre in their goal of improving the […]

Our proposed project will examine how invasive species spread. We plan to address this question by studying an invasive fish species, the round goby, and compare individuals at the invasion front with individuals in the established areas of the range on two continents (Europe and North America). Our aim is to determine if there is […]

Major depression (MDD) is a chronic psychiatric disorder. The aim of this project is to examine the link between specific molecular alterations and neuropathology in the brain in patients with MDD. We will use post-mortem brains that were collected by the Sao Paulo autopsy service. More specifically, oxidative modifications to proteins and lipids, and levels […]

This project aims to develop a method for delivering reprogramming transcription factor genes to astrocytes in the central nervous system using Intelligent Phagemid-Assembled Gene Expression (iPhAGE) technology. By constructing specific gene blocks and fusion helper plasmids, synthesizing iPhAGE DNA, and purifying iPhAGE preparations, the project seeks to enhance transfection efficiency and assess immune responses and […]

Cyanobacterial and microalgal host cells produce a range of bioactive compounds that makes them good candidates for drug discovery. At the same time, they themselves get infected by a range of different viruses. This means that understanding the interplay of these hosts with the viruses that infect them is crucial in order to optimize bioactive […]