Proteins control nearly all biological processes in animals, including growth, metabolism, immunity, and responses to stress or disease. To understand how proteins work, scientists often need tools that can bind to them very specifically and stabilize them for study. Nanobodies are a new type of antibody fragment derived from camelids such as alpacas. Unlike traditional […]

The project consists of an internship at the Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán (CICY) in Mexico under the supervision of Dr. José Luis Hernández-Stefanoni. The goal of this project is to acquire the necessary skills, resources and data that will contribute to a master thesis in biology, at Sherbrooke University, Canada. The subject of […]

Edmonton’s North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System (“the River Valley”) is a core component of the city’s open space network. In accordance with the City of Edmonton’s North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, an environmental impact assessment is required for proposed development, such as utility infrastructure or parks amenities, in the River Valley. […]

This project addresses the growing burden of multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) among Indigenous populations in Vaupés, Colombia, with a focus on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidaemia. Using participatory, qualitative methods, the intern seeks to understand how culturally-centred, integrated models of care can be designed to improve coordination and continuity of care […]

Stroke happens every 5 minutes and one common and disabling disorder due to right-brain stroke is spatial neglect, a problem with paying attention to the left side of the body and world. Spatial neglect is chronic and leads to slower recovery and longer hospital stays, and effective treatment requires significant health care resources. The purpose […]

Ce projet vise à mieux comprendre comment certaines protéines du système immunitaire réagissent lorsqu’une cellule subit une infection bactérienne. L’une d’elles, la caspase-4 peut déclencher la mort contrôlée d’une cellule lorsqu’un lipide bactérien se retrouve à l’intérieur de celle-ci. En s’activant, la caspase-4 coupe plusieurs protéines, dont TAP1 et TAP2, essentielles pour permettre aux cellules […]

This project focuses on validating a new potential cancer treatment that was designed using artificial intelligence at Carleton University. The student (Ruofan Wang) will travel to a partner laboratory in France to test this treatment on specific cancer cells that rely on a tumor-promoting protein called SMYD3. This physical visit is critical because the partner […]

The proposed project fits within a larger research program at the University of Queensland focused on both engineering novel TAT for a range of oncology targets, as well as developing a nuanced understanding of biological responses to these novel molecular radiotherapies as a function of targeting agent, radionuclide emission type (alpha/beta), exposure time and biological […]

This project explores the health and wellbeing of women who have experienced war, displacement and resettlement, with a focus on Sudanese those living in Canada. Through a PRISMA-guided secondary research approach, it synthesizes global evidence on mental health, coping strategies, access to healthcare and chronic disease prevention among vulnerable newcomer women. The aim is to […]

This project explores how the anti-epileptic drug valproic acid (VPA) may affect early brain development during pregnancy. While VPA is known to increase the risk of neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and learning difficulties in children, the exact effects on the developing human brain are not well understood. To study this, the project uses a […]

Movements—such as locomotion, gestures, and group coordination—are influenced by individual, social, and environmental factors. Gaining a better understanding of how habitat complexity—defined as the abiotic and biotic components that shape habitat structure—influences movement has the potential to generate new knowledge on an understudied species, the emperor tamarin (Saguinus imperator), and, in the context of increasing […]

Les infections causées par des biofilms bactériens sont présentement l’un des plus grands défis en santé. Un biofilm est une structure protectrice produite par les bactéries, qui les rend beaucoup plus difficiles à éliminer : elles deviennent résistantes aux traitements et provoquent des infections persistantes, notamment sur les prothèses articulaires. Ces infections sont longues à […]