Studies related to the gut-lung axis have spiraled in the recent year, especially with current challenges related to COVID-19. The role of an optimal microbiome status for a well-functioning immune system is now emerging as a crucial factor to protect against immune-deregulation and infection in sites distant from the intestine. Therefore, this project aims to […]

The proposed project will assess the potential for converting many small patches of farmland to natural habitat. In particular, it will assess both the ecological effectiveness and the economic feasibility of such land restoration. It will map unproductive patches of land within fields where soybean is grown, across all of Southern Ontario, using a combination […]

This research will be a multi-centre project to investigate the effects of medical cannabis, i.e., cannabinoid formulations, on their neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties for concussion. We hypothesis that our CBD formulation can be used safely on a daily basis and will help to reduce the number and severity of concussions during contact sport competition. We […]

In 2018, Health Canada proposed to phase out all agricultural uses of thiamethoxam and clothianidin neonicotinoids. However, after a comprehensive review, Health Canada decided (in March 2021) not to implement any changes for the use of neonicotinoids in canola production. While many stakeholders in the Canadian agriculture industry are pleased that Health Canada changed its […]

The broad objectives of this project are: I. To reduce the risk of emerging infectious diseases related to poultry; and II. To improve Alberta poultry industry productivity and profitability. To reach these broad objectives we will address 3 specific objectives: 1) Determine what the knowledge needs of the poultry industry are and how knowledge is […]

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is related to the improper use of insulin in the body and cell resistance to the insulin receiving or loss of cell sensitivity to insulin. Early diagnosis is critical to prevent this disease and postpone or even prevent the serious complications. The blood glucose concentration and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) are the […]

Oregon spotted frog (OSF) is Canada’s most endangered amphibian. This frog inhabits the wetlands of Lower Fraser Valley in British Columbia, where it is estimated that only a few hundred breeding individuals are left in a widely distributed population. Since this frog is very endangered, a conservation program is in action to save this species […]

Treatments empowering patient’s own immune system (immunotherapy) have revolutionized cancer treatment this last decade, showing substantial clinical activity in different tumor types. However, 60% of cancer patients still fail to respond to immunotherapy and other standard of care. Our laboratory recently identified the proteinase receptor 2as a new target to overcome immunotherapy resistance. We propose […]

Exercise induced inflammation and subsequently free radical production are necessary for exercise recovery. However, excess inflammation may be detrimental to exercise performance and can contribute to degenerative inflammatory conditions such as arthritis in equine athletes. Algae, specifically Spirulina, has the potential to reduce the risk of degenerative disease without impeding post-exercise recovery and adaptation. Spirulina […]

Efficient animal production with a reduced environmental impact requires healthy animals, higher performance, increased feed conversion, and the use of available nutrients. The improvement of those traits could be accomplished by understanding how the gut microbiome plays a vital role in nutrient digestion and feed efficiency. Also, applying a reliable sorting tool allows identifying pigs […]

Medulloblastoma is the most common form of pediatric brain cancer with a five-year survival rate of approximately 70%, yet for some children’s survival is as low as 40%. Many of the treatment options for these patients may be effective in extending the five-year survival rate, however, quality of life issues still persist for these young […]

The student will be involved in the research and development of a novel multi-dose lyophilized vial kit for the preparation of Gallium 68Ga-DOTATOC injection used for the PET imaging of neuroendocrine tumors. This novel kit compared to the currently available ready to use injectable solution, has better shelf life and can be easily shipped to […]