Fabrication of Antifouling Liquid-Infused Catheters

Catheter-associated infections (CAIs) pose a significant healthcare challenge in Canada and worldwide. CAIs contribute to increased patient morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, and a significant burden on the healthcare system. With an aging population and growing antimicrobial resistance, there is an urgent need for innovative infection prevention strategies. This project explores using repellent liquid-infused catheters to […]

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Business Model Innovation with the Cansbridge Fellowship

The Cansbridge Fellowship, a leading Canadian non-profit dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial leadership, seeks to modernize its operations and programs to better serve students and ensure long-term sustainability. This project will bring in specialized interns to tackle key challenges, including redesigning the business model for financial stability, optimizing programs to meet the evolving needs of students […]

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AI-driven XRD spectra interpretation and classification

This project aims to develop an advanced system for interpreting X-ray diffraction (XRD) data and classifying it based on insights provided by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). XRD is a critical analytical technique used across various industries, including materials science, geology, and geophysics, to determine the crystallographic structure of materials. However, the raw spectra generated from […]

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Advanced FLIM-Hyperspectral confocal microscopy

This project aims to develop a high-resolution and high-speed microscope for capturing fast cellular biological interactions and processes. CoVision, a custom microscope instrumentation company, will directly work with the research fellow to develop and build this custom system. This includes designing the commercial grade packaging, sourcing components, and development of the user interface to be […]

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An Experimental and Numerical Investigation into Phase Change Material Thermal Storage using High Voltage Electric Fields

The project entails an experimental and numerical investigation into the effect of adding seeding particles into a Phase Change Material (PCM) thermal storage system under the application of Electrohydrodynamics (EHD).In previous experiments we have seen an increase in heat transfer enhancement for the same applied electric field when we have added seeding particles. The objective […]

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Physiological and perceptual responses to exercise “snacks” in apparently healthy adults and those with type 2 diabetes.

Regular physical activity confers robust health benefits, but many people are insufficiently active. Common cited barriers include a perceived lack of time and access to equipment and facilities. “Exercise snacks” are a style of physical activity characterized by isolated bouts of vigorous exercise lasting =1-min and performed sporadically throughout the day. They can include simple […]

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Enhanced Assessment of hormonal SensitivitY in trauma CARE (EASY CARE study)

Trauma often leaves lasting effects on mental health, increasing the risk of PTSD, depression, and anxiety. These challenges can worsen during hormonal shifts like menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause. Some women may have a heightened sensitivity to these changes that could amplify symptoms, while poor sleep, including insomnia and disrupted sleeping patterns, further complicate recovery. Despite […]

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Debugging ML via Feature-guided Analysis: from Neuron-based to Ensembles-based Rules

Neural networks support software engineers in their tasks and activities. For example, in the automotive domain, neural networks support automotive software by detecting other vehicles and their distance from the ego vehicle. Unlike other software systems that the engineers manually program, the neural network’s behavior is defined by its training data. Since the behavior of […]

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Elustros Seating App Development

Ellustros has developed an App and SMART Chair to provide an automated ergonomic office solution using AI and IoT technology. The app uses real-time data to assess optimal posture and automatically adjust the SMART Chair to ensure comfort, efficiency, and reduce the risk of injury. At this stage of the product development, the business model […]

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Canagliflozin to improve enzalutamide response and suppress resistance in hormone-sensitive and castrate resistant prostate cancer (PrCa).

In this study, researchers aim to investigate whether canagliflozin, an anti-diabetic agent, can enhance the effectiveness of enzalutamide in preclinical models of prostate cancer (PrCa). Prostate cancer often becomes resistant to current therapies, such as enzalutamide, due to various molecular pathways. Canagliflozin has shown promise in suppressing these pathways in prostate cancer cells and tumors, […]

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Trend and Uncertainty Analysis of Climate Change Trends for Spencer Creek, Ontario

There are however, a range of GCMs, future climate scenarios and downscalingtechniques that can be used and each yields different results. Due to this uncertainty, itis regarded as best-practice to use a collection of individual projections to develop“ranges” that characterize future climate conditions. The aim of this internship is toconduct this analysis for the variables […]

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