The aims of this research are to 1) assess mental health status and challenges longitudinally as veterinary students transition into working in the profession; and 2) develop a tool that is especially suitable to support positive mental health of early career veterinarians. Questionnaires will be distributed to all Canadian veterinary undergraduate students in their final […]

The holobiont view of organism microbiomes suggests that microbial communities influence and are influenced by animal behaviour. While many microbes are beneficial and necessary for digestion and homeostasis, others can be detrimental, including pathogens leading to compromised immunity and disease states. Recent studies suggest microbiomes covary with landscape floral and fungal diversity, yet fine scale […]

The holobiont view of organism microbiomes suggests that microbial communities influence and are influenced by animal behaviour. While many microbes are beneficial and necessary for digestion and homeostasis, others can be detrimental, including pathogens leading to compromised immunity and disease states. Recent studies suggest microbiomes covary with landscape floral and fungal diversity, yet fine scale […]

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating disease that affects many parts of patients’ lives, such as the abilities to think, move, and speak. Speech problems in ALS can have a substantial effect on patients’ quality of life. They are also related to faster disease progression and shorter survival time. It may be possible to […]

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating disease that affects many parts of patients’ lives, such as the abilities to think, move, and speak. Speech problems in ALS can have a substantial effect on patients’ quality of life. They are also related to faster disease progression and shorter survival time. It may be possible to […]

UV light is known for its antimicrobial properties. In this project, we expect to use a proprietary lamp which will provide a specific light that will target bacterial, fungal and viral strains commonly found in health care facilities. Results of the project will have a direct impact in the sterilization of areas with a high […]

This project aims to develop propagation techniques of biocrust species for mine reclamation. Biocrust -which is the community of mosses, lichens, algae, and cyanobacteria-, protects the soil surface from erosive forces, restore nutrient cycling, sequester atmospheric carbon and retains water in its matrix. Its establishment on reclamation sites is therefore very desirable. However, due to […]

Our research proposal will explore the unified airway theory and determine whether the sinuses express biological similarities to the lungs in participants who only clinically present with Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS)or asthma and not with both diseases. The unified airway theory suggests that the lower (lungs) and upper (sinuses) airways are intrinsically connected and function together […]

Apples are among Canada’s most valuable fruit crops, and the improvement of apple varieties is crucial for the success of the industry. Breeding apples is expensive and time consuming, requiring decades of investment. A better understanding of the relationship between genetics and fruit traits will allow for more efficient breeding. Current apple breeding techniques make […]

The Arctic climate is changing three times faster than any other eco-region in the world. As the climate warms, flowering times of many species are shifting which can affect plant productivity and reproductive success. Flowering time responses to climate change among species is diverse. The diversity of responses has implications for tundra plant community structure […]

Les arbres urbains assurent des services écosystémiques de grande importance pour les communautés urbaines dont la séquestration du carbone et la captation des polluants atmosphériques. Toutefois, dans le but d’améliorer les pratiques de verdissement en milieu urbain, il importe de quantifier adéquatement l’efficacité des différentes essences d’arbres à fournir ces services écosystémiques. Pour ce faire, […]

Le CDPQ en collaboration avec les Producteurs de bovins du Québec est à développer ces dernières années une expertise dans les secteurs de l’évaluation des pratiques d’élevage en lien avec la qualité de la viande de veaux de gains. La qualité de la viande de veaux (pH, rétention d’eau, couleur) montre des écarts entre animaux […]