Although most cannabis use is recreational, cannabis is approved for various medical indications. One of most major safety concerns regarding the use of cannabis is its association with mental illness, in particular, induction or exacerbation of psychosis and schizophrenia, suicidal attempts and depression. That said, current available data in the field is based mostly upon […]

L’arthrose est le type d’arthrite le plus courant et une cause importante d’invalidité dans le monde. Avec une population canadienne croissante et vieillissante, la prévalence et le fardeau de l’incapacité devraient augmenter. Heureusement, le risque de développer de l’arthrose peut être réduit et bien qu’il n’y ait pas de remède connu, beaucoup peut être fait […]

Les humains ont une capacité exceptionnelle à collaborer sur une grande variété de tâches. Pour y parvenir, ils doivent être capables de prendre des décisions collectives : décider où se déplacer ensemble, quelle stratégie ils vont utiliser, etc. Actuellement, nous ne savons pas très bien comment nos cerveaux sont capables de se coordonner entre eux […]

L’innovation sociale proposée consiste à apporter aux jeunes ayant des difficultés un soutien à la compréhension et à l’effort cognitif en lecture en appliquant la technologie FROG-(FRee yOur coGnition) à une nouvelle bibliothèque de livres numériques d’auteurs québécois. Aucun outil technologique équivalent n’est actuellement offert au Québec. Le présent projet vise à adapter cette application […]

This study will establish the utilization rates of musculoskeletal services, for example, low-back pain, across healthcare systems in BC. To capture the utilization rates of musculoskeletal services, we can detect and establish the current frequency of these services related to the most recent healthcare expenditures. Knowing the utilization and expenditures would allow BC Chiropractor Association […]

SARS-CoV-2 appears to be poised to become endemic, meaning that we can expect continuous risk of exposure to infection. Despite highly effective vaccines, people still become infected, and some people become severely ill. Antivirals that can reduce symptoms and decrease the levels and duration of infection can aid in reducing onward transmission of the virus. […]

Les protéines dans les farines et huiles de poissons représentent l’élément le plus dispendieux des moulées commerciales. Son remplacement par une protéine végétale provenant de macroalgues produites dans les eaux de rejets piscicoles diminuerait les coûts associés à la production aquacole tout en réduisant les impacts environnementaux. Les Ulves, comme Ulva lactuca, ont été largement […]

This project looks to examine the safety of the medication Pimavanserin, marketed under the brand name Nuplazid. Pimavanserin is prescribed to manage Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis, a common side effect of Parkinson Disease medications. This medication has already received regulatory approval in the United Stated by the Food and Drug Administration under a special program called […]

Attention, an important aspect of human cognition, is needed for safe mobility and navigation through the environment. With age, the ability to move and navigate through the world requires greater cognitive resources. Previous brain imaging research has shown that mobility impairments are associated with reduced attention. However, previous work was limited to assessing attention while […]

Bird&Be is a fertility startup committed to growing families through science-backed products that are personalized to individuals at each stage to and through the journey to parenthood. Their nutraceutical products were formulated by fertility naturopaths, and specifically designed for people at the preconception stage (as well as the pregnancy and postpartum stages), to give them […]

The market of interest is the cannabis beverage market (CBD and/or THC infused drinks). This market is estimated to grow to US$1 billion by 2025 in the US (According to Brightfield Group research agency). The development of novel emulsifiers for the cannabis industry, would allow for creating both new processes and products. The technology advancement […]

The approach to assessing Atlantic salmon in Newfoundland is based on patterns of salmon production and habitat that were established for populations in rivers much further south. The physical and biological characteristics of watersheds and rivers in Newfoundland are different from the southern rivers and the bases for conservation decisions are likely inappropriate. Establishing relationships […]