This project aims to develop an animated educational video on the effects of changing ocean conditions on global disease vulnerability and displacement, with an emphasis on visualizing not only the growing burden of disease due to the climate crisis but also how this burden is inequitably distributed through mechanisms of displacement and risk exposure. Aligned […]

Modern computer systems increasingly rely on shared memory technologies that allow multiple components, such as processors and accelerators, to access the same data. Compute Express Link (CXL) is a new industry standard designed to enable this kind of shared memory while preserving important correctness guarantees. While formal models describe how CXL systems are expected to […]

The proposed project is centred on “Empowering newcomer parents as health advocates through Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR)”. In Canada, the newcomer population and their children have an increased risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases. Empowering parents by ensuring their active participation in designing and implementation of the intervention through CBPR can lead to better identification […]

The Mitacs Globalink research project focuses on building trust and rapport with children from newcomer families in public health research through community-based participatory research (CBPR). The findings will inform McMaster University’s SCORE! Project in Hamilton, Ontario, and contribute to advancing inclusivity in public health research. Effective communication is crucial, particularly with children from diverse cultural, […]

This project will explore how Japanese fathers understand and carry out their role in supporting their partners during the postpartum period. By reviewing research, examining existing programs, and learning from experts at Niigata University, the study will describe the cultural, social, and workplace factors that shape fathers’ involvement after childbirth. The project will benefit both […]

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 […]

This project will develop a comprehensive community assessment tool to enhance United Way Halton & Hamilton’s strategic funding approach and strengthen their capacity to respond to evolving community needs. Building upon their established success in mobilizing $12.5 million annually across 117 programs that serve over 200,000 residents, UWHH seeks to advance their evidence-based decision-making through […]

By systematically reviewing and analyzing existing literature, data, and public messages on fertility and mental health in Japan, this project explores how the country’s pregnancy promotion campaign, known as ninkatsu, may create significant emotional strain for women pursuing fertility treatment. The study will involve a literature review, an environmental scan of media and policy, examination […]

This project will review global research to understand how ready newcomer communities are for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in community-based participatory research (CBPR) and how acceptable and trustworthy AI tools are in equity-focused CBPR. By examining what is known about digital access, language needs, cultural safety, trust, and concerns about bias, the project […]

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 […]

Antibiotic-resistant infections are a growing global concern, particularly in chronic wounds where traditional treatments often fail to maintain effective drug levels. This project aims to develop hydrogel-based materials capable of delivering antibiotics directly to infected tissues in a controlled and sustained way. Hydrogels are soft, water-rich polymer networks that can mimic the structure of living […]

This research internship is offered within the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery under the supervision of Dr. Sheila Sprague, PhD. The program focuses on clinical research aimed at improving outcomes and quality of life for patients with musculoskeletal injuries through multiple ongoing clinical trials, including Beads vs. Vac, FLAP-ATTACK, FASTER-HIP, SWRCT, and studies on pelvic fracture […]