This project will studying a newly discovered population of the Four-toed Salamander (Hemidactylum scutatum), the rarest salamander species, in New Brunswick. Previously, it has only been known from a single location in Fundy National Park and due to its rarity, is listed as Critically Imperiled. During 2023, researchers from Mount Allison University discovered a second […]

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My proposed project aims to determine the extent to which increased vessel traffic in the Canadian Arctic will impact Bowhead Whales and proactively develop mitigation strategies. As Arctic sea ice is lost at an increasing rate due to climate change, the amount of vessel traffic through marine Arctic environments has increased dramatically over the past […]

Skin diseases, like psoriasis, are a growing global health concern, especially in North America. Understanding the factors that increase the risk of these diseases are important for prevention and treatment. The introduction of targeted and biologic agents has significantly transformed the treatment of prevalent skin disease like psoriasis in recent years. However, due to their […]

The aging-related decline in bone (osteoporosis) and muscle (sarcopenia) mass represents a serious health issue increasing the rate of falls, fractures, and mortality in the elderly population. Several genes associated with bone and muscle have indicated possible pleiotropy; a genetic variant influencing multiple traits. However, the full impact of leveraging pleiotropy to improve musculoskeletal outcomes […]

Les blessures musculo-squelettiques sont une préoccupation importante au Canada. Diverses avenues de prévention sont mises de l’avant par les milieux de travail avec un intérêt grandissant pour les exosquelettes. Les motivations des milieux à avoir recours aux exosquelettes peuvent s’expliquer par le désir de favoriser la santé des travailleurs et la productivité des organisations. À […]

Stroke is one of the leading causes of acquired long-term disability worldwide. There are >60,00 thousand new cases of stroke each year and >400,000 patients currently living with chronic disabilities. There are limited interventions to treat the acutely stroke injured brains and no treatments to improve the chronic condition. Herein, we will explore the efficacy […]

Mechanical interactions among biomolecules dictate many biological processes. However, studying them at high throughput is challenging in fundamental science and pharmaceutical discovery. We have developed a new technique to address this challenge as it will allow for a simple and scalable approach to studying the force-dependent behavior of biomolecules. This is important as disease cellular […]

With recent annual landings values over $200 million, snow crab remains a dominant component of Newfoundland and Labrador fisheries and these snow crab stocks have recently been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) as an initiative of the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP). MSC certification increases market value and access by the fishery; however, […]

Precision Social Prescribing (SRX) closes the loop from community organizations to referring clinics with a web app to monitor clients’ wellbeing and the effective implementation of SRX programs. Precision SRX provides participatory geospatial information system (PGIS) Software as a Service (SaaS) and thrives on a dense network of users in a locality. Precision SRX requires […]

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a cholestatic chronic liver disease typified by immune mediated damage to hepatic bile ducts. A priority of those with PBC is how to manage cholestatic pruritus (“PBC itch”). At present, there is no FDA approved effective medication to prevent the recurrence or severity of this side effect. Depending upon the […]

The VT-PATCH project addresses a crucial gap in pediatric healthcare by introducing a user-friendly medical patch designed for short-term, continuous monitoring of infants and young children. Unlike the current complex system of multiple devices and wires, the VT-PATCH offers an all-in-one solution to measure vital signs like heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen saturation, and […]