Through combining information from MRI and microscopy, this research aims to propose advanced computational methods for the registration, reconstruction, and analysis of brain images. To improve the accuracy and resolution of the combined brain scans, a key component of this effort is the application of statistical techniques to create correlations between the various imaging modalities. […]

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 […]

NanopHast is developing cutting-edge solid-state pH sensors designed to replace traditional glass pH electrodes. Our sensors offers miniaturized pH measurement, opening up novel possibilities in drug discovery and development. NanopHast has longer shelf life, lower manufacturing costs and a maintenance free design for users. Our goal is to redefine pH measurement standards and help drive […]

The purpose of this project is to contribute to our understanding of the development of Yogacara (Jp. Hosso) thought in pre-modern Japan between Heian and Kamakura periods (794-1333). To do so, it examines the writings of the Hosso monk-scholar Jokei (1155-1213), a neglected yet important reformer who lived in an era marked by political instability […]

The project aims to the improvement of a soft robot dexterity by adjusting its stiffness while performing a task, through an auxetic shell. This project will address current limitations in design and control of these types of robots. By combining the expertise of McGill University and CINVESTAV, researchers will explore auxetic geometries, design and manufacturing […]

Rapid and accurate detection and classification of pathogens (viruses vs. bacteria) is a global challenge affecting healthcare, public health, and environmental safety. Current methods like PCR and CRISPR are accurate but slow, expensive, and require centralized labs and trained personnel. Rapid antigen tests are faster but lack accuracy and cannot differentiate between bacterial and viral […]

We are developing a library/biobank of in vitro 3D bioprinted living tumor models to accelerate cancer drug development and bridge the translational gap. By incorporating human cells into organ-specific proprietary 3D bioprintable hydrogels we replicate the biochemical and physical properties of the tumor microenvironment with a high degree of complexity using only bio-derived materials. By […]

Nextdriv is a user-friendly platform that helps fleet operators plan and manage the switch to electric vehicles. By using smart tools and data analysis, it makes it easier to choose the right vehicles, optimise daily operations, and even take advantage of energy market opportunities. For our partner organisation, this means a smoother, more cost-effective transition […]

Nature is experiencing an ever-changing world where dramatic environmental changes require species to adapt rapidly to new conditions. As a result, understanding when species can rapidly adapt and persist has become crucial to ensuring the preservation of vulnerable populations such as freshwater ecosystems. The current project addresses our limited understanding of the parallelism of adaptation […]

This MITACS Globalink Award research proposal aims to engineer and characterize biomimetic dense collagenous gels as in vitro models for studying breast cancer metastasis to bone. At McGill, we have advanced the Gel Aspiration-Ejection (GAE) technique, a robust and simple method to create 3D anisotropic, cellular dense collagen (DC) gels. By applying negative pressure, collagen […]

The wind energy industry is good for the environment, but one aspect is not: lack of recycling of fiberglass from end-of-life wind turbine blades. This projects develops an important step in the recycling process being promoted by FibeCycle. Sorted of recycled fiberglass from the blades is a difficult process that must be performed carefully in […]

The objective of this project is to develop a proof-of-concept of a formable polymer in the shape of a customizable inset for an earphone. The material should be relatively inexpensive, take shape rapidly (within a few seconds optimally) and ultimately provide consumers with a customized earphone that will fit the vast majority of the population. […]