Physical therapy is a major modality in the treatment of patients with chronic musculoskeletal and neurological pain; however, current virtual reality (VR)-based solutions are unable to precisely capture full body motion leading to motion sickness and VR game design challenges. In this proposal, we aim to validate the accuracy of the AReve Health motion capture […]

This project aims to help BioAro Inc., a Calgary-based biotech startup, promote its two new health products—PanOmiQ and BioSport—by improving how they reach and connect with customers. The project will help BioAro to research the market, identify who the ideal customers are, and create engaging content and strategies to raise awareness. The project will aim […]

This project investigates how human pressure affects fish communities in the St. Lawrence River tributaries through a collaboration between the Comité Zone d’Intervention Prioritaire du Haut St-Laurent (ZIP) and PhD student Simone Miklosi. Together, ZIP and Simone developed research questions, selected sampling sites, and identified key environmental variables to assess. To support the collaboration a […]

Massive cyanobacterial blooms have been observed in several provinces of Canada including Nova Scotia and New Brunswick over the past few decades which is a significant environmental and public health concern. These blooms are a serious threat to human lives and the environment as the cyanotoxin released are deleterious for the human life and the […]

Potato diseases remain a major limiting factor in profitable potato production. The aim of this study is to conduct fundamental studies of potato black dot disease, caused by the soil-borne fungus Colletotrichum coccodes, and to evaluate management strategies to reduce the incidence of black dot in potato fields of Alberta. The study involves assessment of […]

This research project aims to understand how factors like where people live and their social and economic situations influence the development and outcomes of localized scleroderma, a rare but serious disease. By using advanced tools like machine learning and maps that track changes over time, the project will identify patterns and risk factors that may […]

This research project aims to develop nutritious, sustainable puffed snacks using yellow pea starch and fiber—valuable by-products of pea protein production. As Canada strengthens its plant protein industry, finding innovative ways to utilize these underused ingredients is essential for economic and environmental sustainability. Using advanced extrusion processing, this study will examine how different raw material […]

This project aims to develop innovative and effective photodynamic inactivation (PDI) formulations as environmentally friendly biopesticides for managing plant diseases in vegetables, fruits, and ornamental crops grown in field and greenhouse settings. By addressing key challenges such as phytotoxicity and optimizing efficacy, the project is expected to create new agrochemical solutions that expand Nutrien’s product […]

Precision medicine is showing great promise in the fight against cancer. One of the major hurdles is how to best target cancer cells for destruction while sparing normal ones because both share many of the same attributes or “targets”. However, when cancer grows, tumors create a microenvironment around them, the TME or tumor microenvironment. The […]

In collaboration with the BC Brain Injury Association (BCBIA), this research project aims to identify evidencebased strategies for recognizing and responding to overdose-induced brain injuries. By conducting a scoping review of existing literature, the project will identify best practices for screening, diagnosing, and treating hypoxic brain injuries resulting from non-fatal overdoses. The findings will help […]

Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is a globally significant natural source of cannabinoids used in health and pharmaceutical products. However, a major challenge in hemp cultivation is the risk of cross-pollination. Hemp is wind-pollinated species that produces male and female flowers on separate plants. Primarily cultivated outdoors, hemp pollen from male crops grown for fiber or […]

The decline of Pacific salmon on the south and central coast of British Columbia has resulted in well-recognized economic, ecological, and cultural impacts. Numerous factors are considered to have contributed, including marine conditions, climate change, and changes to freshwater habitats. Forest harvesting is often considered to have altered freshwater habitats where salmon spawn and rear […]