This collaborative project will be undertaken by researchers at the University of Guelph and Bremen. The primary objective of this project will be to determine whether a multi-sensor wearable is more accurate at predicting energy expenditure amongst preschoolers. Data from Canadian (n=40; 3-5 years of age) and German children (n=40; 3-5 years of age) will […]

Dungeness crab occupy three distinct habitats over their complex life cycle as they progress from larval to juvenile to adult stages. To understand Dungeness abundance then, attention needs to be paid to each life stage and its unique interactions with its environment. In the Salish Sea, studies addressing early Dungeness crab life stages, such as […]

Including people who use drugs (PWUD) in research related to the use of substances and community harm-reduction interventions is crucial for understanding the target population. This population can be difficult capture in research and may be hesitant to participate due to the stigmatized nature of substance use. This scoping review will summarize the existing literature […]

This research project aims at establishing a cheap and simple alternative genetic transformation method for soybean termed in planta. Three in planta methods, named (i) tissue-culture independent callus and adventitious buds generation (TCICABG), (ii) sonication and in vivo selection/regeneration (SivSR) and (iii) in vitro embryonic axis sonication and direct regeneration (EAR), will be tested to […]

The objective of this project is to evaluate the effect of feeding high levels of vitamins to gestating sows on their immune response to vaccination against E. coli, on the transfer of maternal immunoglobulins to piglets and piglets immune response against E. coli, on the metabolism of vitamins during gestation and on sows reproductive performance […]

Echinacea is widely used as a medicinal herb with a global market of ~$1 billion. Hundreds of Echinacea products are available but, with each made from different plant materials using different processes, chemistry- and therefore quality -varies between products. Working with Amway Corporation, a global leader in the Echinacea market, researchers at the University of […]

The project aims at studying the patterns of evolution of the flowers of the Gesneriaceae family. It will use a newly developped 3D modelling approach that uses photogrammetry to study the evolution of flowers in 3D without losing color information. The research aims at testing if there are gaps in the variation of flower shape […]

Lite-1 utilizes innovative technologies like synthetic biology and biofabrication in pursuit of a novel solution. Many bacteria naturally produce colourful, non-toxic pigments (Ahmad, et. Al, 2013). Through the lens of design, we identify and study organisms that produce the market’s desired colours. Lite-1 dyes reduce water pollution, are safe for workers as well as the […]

This project aims to identify the effects of human activities, particularly logging and mineral exploration, on mammals that live in the Tsay Keh Dene (TKD) Nation Territory. We plan to use a method called environmental DNA (eDNA), which involves detecting genetic material from animals in the environment, to understand how much logging and at what […]

Notre projet consiste à établir le tout premier musée d’insectes du Panama. Nous souhaitons sensibiliser la société à l’importance des insectes en offrant des expositions de haute qualité qui transmettent l’amour et le respect envers ces créatures. Ce musée contribuera à l’éducation locale tout en améliorant l’attrait touristique de la ville de Boquete, qui attire […]

La production de sirop d’érable est un des moteurs de l’agriculture québécoise et plusieurs études indiquent que la consommation de cet agent sucrant naturel complet est à privilégier d’un point de vue santé métabolique comparativement aux sucres raffinés. Néanmoins, les agences de santé ne font aucune distinction entre les formes de sucres ajoutés, plaçant le […]

5G network connectivity is important in the quest to revolutionize healthcare in Canada. This is because 5G technology has the unique capability to support reliable high-speed data transfer. The technology also supports increased amount of healthcare data that can be transmitted in real time. This project seeks to 1) explore the use of 5G-enabled healthcare […]