Cerebral Cavernous Malformations (CCM) are brain vascular malformations which occur in one person out of 200. Their consequences are devastating as they provoke epilepsy, stroke and many neurological disorders. CCM develop only in low blood flow venules and not in arteries in which the high flow has a protective effect. Yet, why CCM lesions form […]

Humpback whales are filter feeders that can engulf massive quantities of prey. However, because of their indiscriminate feeding strategies, humpback whales often ingest more than their intended prey alone. Alongside fish and zooplankton, microplastics are likely becoming a frequent menu item for humpback whales foraging along the coastlines of BC. Microplastics are a concerning environmental […]

In this research project, our focus is on the development of novel, safer methods of birth control. Our investigation centers around a reproductive hormone known as AMH, which can help prevent pregnancy without the side effects of traditional methods. Building on our exciting progress in animals like cats and mice, our immediate objective is to […]

Ce stage Mitacs s’inscrit dans le cadre d’un projet d’implantation d’une technologie permettant de télésurveiller les activités de la vie quotidienne, nommée VigIxia, qui aura lieu cet automne au CIUSSS Centre-sud-de-l’île-de-Montréal (CCSMTL). Le CCSMTL et VigIxia réalisent cette implantation d’un nouveau service dans le cadre des Projets vitrines du Ministère de la santé et des […]

Primary liver cancer (PLC) is one of the fastest growing cancer in Canada and is a heavy global burden. To efficiently allocate the health care resource to the patients with PLC, outcome and cost analysis of the patients with PLC may be a right direction. In order to obtain enough information to accurately assess the […]

Parmi les différentes étapes de production, le sevrage des porcelets est un moment crucial ayant un impact important sur la productivité et la rentabilité des entreprises. Cette période représente en effet un risque élevée pour la transmission de maladies infectieuses à cause du stress qu’elle engendre et à cause de l’immaturité du système immunitaire au […]

There is an urgent need to better understand large-scale disruptions, including the pandemic, and related workplace health policy changes impact the health and wellness of fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers, who already experience high levels of stress and anxiety due to their unique work arrangement. During the pandemic, companies made drastic changes to ensure employee safety […]

Au Québec, les chiropraticiens reçoivent moins de références médicales que l’ensemble de leur collègues des autres provinces.8 Pourtant, des évidences émergentes suggèrent que la collaboration entre les chiropraticiens et les médecins pourrait réduire l’utilisation de traitement pharmacologique, incluant les opioïdes, la prescription d’imagerie inutile et les demandes de consultation inappropriées en chirurgie. 12,13 Il y […]

The proposed research will test formulations of chitosan based formulations (chitoplax) for its antimicrobial properties and its ability to be used as a biofilm coating for fruits and vegetables. The intern Bittu Varghese will evaluate the chitoplax formulations for its physical and chemical properties, and ability to protect fruits and vegetables from spoilage and water […]

La mastication est une fonction vitale dont le rôle principal est de préparer les aliments pour la déglutition et la digestion en les réduisant par une série de mouvements rythmiques. Elle est régie par des circuits neuronaux du tronc cérébral, appelés générateurs de patrons centraux. Des données préliminaires du laboratoire d’accueil indiquent que la mastication […]

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is proven beneficial for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Currently, most healthcare systems in China provides limited CR program toward patients after the cardiac intervention. This is particularly true among the rural areas. Home-based cardiac rehabilitation (HBCR) is used to alternative center (hospital) based in many developed countries. In this proposed research, a […]

Alison’s research, conducted in partnership with the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of BC, aims to better understand what is limiting the endangered burrowing owl’s population recovery in British Columbia. The Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of BC has implemented a species reintroduction program that includes breeding and releasing owls. They then track how many owls survive, […]