Grizzly bears are an iconic species and the focus of a growing eco-tourism industry in First Nations communities in coastal British Columbia, Canada. Monitoring the effects of eco-tourism and other human activities on bear population health is essential to establish practices that minimally influence bears. This project aims to investigate a novel, rapid approach for […]

In the absence of a standardized approach to patient assessment in community paramedicine programs, it is difficult to determine if these programs are helping patients when comparing one to another. Governments across Canada have invested in community paramedicine as an approach to provide care for patients in their homes rather than transporting them to the […]

Dogs can be infected with several species of tapeworms, but show no obvious symptoms. Tapeworms are generally diagnosed by detection of microscopic eggs produced by the parasites that are passed in the dog’s stool. However, this technique is not ideal, as eggs are not always passed in stool, different tapeworms produce visually similar eggs, and […]

Methane emission by ruminants has considerable contribution to global warming. Individual animals have been argued to harbor their own specific microbial communities responsible for methane production. The objective of this study is to identify the genomic regions associated with community composition of rumen methanogenic archaea in Iranian Holstein cattle. The genomic DNA from 300 Iranian […]

To develop ‘green’ cities and to assess environmental impacts in cities, it is essential to understand the spatial distribution of sensitive species, such as migrating birds. Migration is a costly and dangerous time for songbirds, with up to 80% mortality during their first migration. As migratory birds are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Act, […]

The proposed project consists of developing a validated Excel model allowing strategic positioning of early-stage therapies in the pharmaceutical market according to their attractiveness. This model can be used by investors or researchers and will allow them to see how their drug compares to other molecules already marketed, having failed, or in development, in a […]

Salmon are inarguably one of the most culturally, ecologically, and economically important fish in British Columbia, however, their stocks have been declining since the 1990’s. The Cohen Commission of Enquiry expert panel emphasized that juvenile mortality during the first months at sea was the most likely cause of fishery declines. The two leading agents of […]

Patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD) may develop motor complications caused by Levodopa, the current drug used for treatment. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an alternative surgical treatment where electrodes are implanted in a specific brain region to deliver current to surrounding brain tissue which helps to alleviate motor symptoms of PD. Presently, there is […]

The hormone insulin rises in the blood after consuming food. Too high of an insulin response may be a sign of dysfunctional metabolism and has also been shown to promote weight gain. Thus, if insulin levels rise too high after a meal it may indicate that someone is metabolically unhealthy or is prone to obesity. […]

La densification des populations, l’agriculture intensive et l’expansion des zones industrielles posent d’importants défis techniques quand au maintient de l’intégrité des habitats aquatiques mondiaux. Ces différents domaines d’activités entraînent l’accumulation de contaminants dits “d’intérêt émergeant”. Ceux-ci incluent entre autre des produits pharmaceutiques et de soins personnels, des pesticides et autres produits organiques persistants. Ces produits […]

Cannabis sativa (hemp or marijuana) produces a remarkable range of bioproducts that serve rapidly expanding markets for pharmaceuticals, nutritional products, and industrial fibre. With partners Supra THC Services (SUPRA) and Valens AgriTech Limited (VAL) (both wholly owned subsidiaries of Valens GroWorks), we will identify genes responsible for producing healthful oils and proteins in hemp seeds, […]

Internationally, physical activity levels among children and youth are declining, while sedentary behaviours are increasing, leading to the global rise in non-communicable disease. This project aims to contribute to childhood physical activity promotion in Canada and worldwide, and to the international diffusion of scientific knowledge concerning childhood physical activity though three actions: 1. the evaluation […]