The proposed MITACS GRA project is part of the Human Surgeome Project at the German Cancer Center, which uses advanced machine learning and deep learning technologies to improve surgical practices. By analyzing large amounts of surgical video data, the project aims to enhance surgical training, skill assessment, and workflow. It will develop systems that provide […]

This project aims to create a training system for laparoscopic procedures focused on gynecological surgeries using a 3D-printed torso phantom. The mannequin features apertures for inserting laparoscopic tools (trocars) and a camera, with visible 3D-printed organs inside. The goal is to develop a training module that integrates virtual anatomical models with real-world views using HoloLens […]

Nearly all contraceptive services in Tanzania are free of charge. However, many adolescent girls do not seek contraception through community clinics for various reasons, including the stigma and perceived promiscuity associated with young girls who access contraception. In turn, adolescent sexual and contraceptive stigma contributes to reduced reproductive autonomy and a lack of women’s sexual […]

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 […]

This project aims to support The Cansbridge Fellowship in scaling its operations to meet growing demand while maintaining its mission of empowering Canada’s future entrepreneurial leaders. By redesigning the program framework, integrating advanced technology, and developing innovative marketing strategies, the project will provide the organization with scalable solutions to expand its reach and impact. Interns […]

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The world’s economy is changing at a rapid rate. Resources and population growth are becoming concentrated in a small number of larger cities, while other cities have become “left behind”. The dissatisfaction of living in poorer economic conditions and the resentment toward economically successful cities, has prompted resident political discontent. Left-behind places are also prone […]

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face increasing pressure to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Many SMBs face obstacles in adopting AI solutions due to limited resources and the complexity of available products, which are often too generalized to meet the specific needs or scale of smaller businesses [1]. Existing AI solutions are […]

This project re-examines the Commonwealth of Nations to consider the role of Commonwealth membership in the constitutional development of former colonies of the British Empire. Looking at Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Commonwealth Caribbean, this project situates these countries within the larger history of decolonization and national independence in the twentieth century. The methodology […]

The project, “Assessing the Environmental Impacts of Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling in British Columbia,” aims to evaluate the potential benefits of recycling lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles (EVs) in the region. As British Columbia increases its adoption of zero-emission vehicles, there is a growing need to address the environmental impacts of sourcing materials like lithium, […]

Dabbawala Kingston: Delivery Stories explores contemporary challenges around migrant labor and study abroad. This research-creation documentary film shines a light on a recent development in Canada and the world more generally: migrants laboring in service work on student visas. Our investigation of this nexus through documentary film allows Dabbawala Kingston to also tell the multi-faceted […]

Cooperative robotics in soft tissue surgery represents an innovative approach aimed at improving surgical precision, control, and safety. Soft tissue procedures are challenging due to the delicate, deformable nature of tissues and the close proximity to critical structures, requiring exceptional accuracy to avoid complications. Cooperative robotic systems are designed to work directly alongside surgeons, amplifying […]