Many bacteria live in environments where food and energy are scare. When this happens, they may start copying their DNA and then run out of resources mid-way, puuting their genetic material at risk of damage. This project will study how Escherichia coli protects its DNA under sudden nutrient starvation. We will track whether cells finish […]

This project focuses on validating the market potential of a new kind of sustainable, fully biodegradable glove made from renewable cellulose—designed to replace the billions of plastic-based disposable gloves used each year in Canada. Over four months, we will manually produce prototype gloves, share them with healthcare, laboratory, and food-service users, and collect real-world feedback […]

This project compares how lawmakers in France, the United States, and Canada have debated and shaped the right to legal counsel in criminal and civil cases from 1953 to the present. By analyzing legislative transcripts, it seeks to understand why France, a country that faces similar constraints, including a shrinking justice budget, nonetheless provides stronger […]

This project will evaluate whether existing microbiome testing methods can be applied in a more affordable and practical way. The focus is on validating feasibility rather than creating a new approach. To do this, microbiome sequencing, analysis, and sample preparation will be outsourced to commercial facilities, ensuring reliable results at a lower cost. If the […]

Dementia and stroke are growing threats to both our well-being and the healthcare system in this aging society. Research has shown that 40% of dementia cases and 60% of stroke cases may be preventable through lifestyle changes. The problem is that the general public, especially people at high risk for dementia and stroke, lacks a […]

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, affecting more than 23,500 people in Quebec. Freezing of gait (FoG), a disabling motor symptom characterized by the sudden inability to initiate or continue walking, occurs in up to 80% of patients in advanced stages increasing fall risk and reeducing quality of life. While structural, […]

(1) the main activities of the partner ServiceNow develops a platform for client organizations to manage and automate large-scale processes across various industries. In 2020, ServiceNow acquired Element AI to strengthen its presence in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) research landscape and the Canadian AI ecosystem. This acquisition enabled the development of AI-driven products that improve […]

Pain not only signals potential injury but also guides learning, teaching us to avoid harmful actions. Recent work from Roy’s laboratory (Coll et al., 2024) highlights the role of prediction errors—the difference between expected and actual outcomes— in shaping our pain perception, depending on whether it aligns with or violates our expectations. However, the precise […]

This project focuses on improving how we detect Alzheimer’s disease early by measuring lesser-known, protective forms of the amyloid-ß protein—Aß34, Aß37, and Aß38—in blood and cerebrospinal fluid. These shorter forms are thought to help clear the harmful ones that build up in the brain and cause damage. Using a highly sensitive method called single molecule […]

The objective of the proposed project is the development of a tethered solar shield to reduce the amount of solar radiation to Earth, thereby opening up the possibility to combat global warming. The intern will work on the following two phases. The intern will begin by carrying out literature review on the designs proposed for […]

In the world of design and manufacturing, there is always a need to supply certain goods (parts, assemblies, materials, etc.) from a manufacturer to a buyer. In most cases, there is a wide variety of procurement options, and choosing the right supply is a complicated process that requires taking multiple factors into account. The optimal […]

Ce projet vise à améliorer notre compréhension des interactions océan-atmosphère dans le golfe et l’estuaire du Saint-Laurent, afin de mieux comprendre, représenter, simuler et s’adapter aux conditions changeantes de l’atmosphère et des océans influençant le climat québécois. Une grande partie du climat du Québec est fortement affectée par les océans qui l’entourent, rendant essentielle la […]