Canola is an important oil seed crop grown in western Canada and many parts of the world for its oil, biofuel, and meal utilization. One of the challenges faced by Canola growers is pod shatter which can lead to significant yield losses. With the advancement in seed technology and trait improvement there are now innovative […]

Bipolar Disorder (BD) is the 4th leading cause of disability amongst 10-24-year-olds. This illness is characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression, with 7% of BD patients die by suicide, representing a significant public health concern. Since BD patients spend half of their life experiencing mood symptoms despite treatments, identifying novel therapies that are […]

There is growing concern from cat owners and veterinarians regarding the dietary macronutrient compositions of commercial cat foods compared to the typical prey of a wild cat and whether this difference is a potential driver for the increased prevalence of obesity in cats. This has resulted in industry trends steering away from high carbohydrate inclusions […]

A readily identifiable biomarker for ß2-agonist use is desperately needed to maintain competition integrity and ensure welfare of performance horses. Our overarching hypothesis is that chronic ß2-agonist administration induces an energetic switch in skeletal muscle, resulting in impaired mitochondrial function and elevated oxidative stress which, in turn, up-regulates a single or group of metabolites that […]

The research project is the continuation of the collaboration between the Christopher Rowley group at Carleton University in Canada and the Mateusz Brela group at Jagiellonian University in Poland. This research project tackles the continuous need for an accurate description of the chemical structure’s role in the physicochemical properties of the final material. As the […]

This project focuses on advancing digital denture workflows at a modern denture clinic, with the goal of delivering faster, better-fitting dentures while reducing post-insertion adjustments and patient appointments. The clinic currently uses 3D scanning, CAD software, and digital fabrication to create complete, partial, and implant-supported dentures. The challenge is optimizing these processes to improve efficiency […]