The role of PPE in saving countless millions of lives of have been somewhat taken for granted because they are ubiquitous and relatively simple, leading them to be neglected as an active research area. There is limited personal protective equipment that have been developed to effectively protect against viruses in relatively fast contact times. Protective […]

With this proposal a software will be developed to enable delivery of a maximum amout of radiation to the tumour while sparing healthy tissues. This will benefit Canadian cancer patients as well as highly qualified personnel that will be trained in an interdisciplinary environment,

Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorders of the Zellweger Spectrum (PBD-ZSD) are a group of inherited genetic disorders caused by mutations in any one of 13 PEX genes. Individuals with the common PEX1-G843D mutation consistently develop a retinopathy that progresses to blindness. To test whether we could slow visual loss in these patients, we performed a proof-of-concept trial […]

Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorders of the Zellweger Spectrum (PBD-ZSD) are a group of inherited genetic disorders caused by mutations in any one of 13 PEX genes. Individuals with the common PEX1-G843D mutation consistently develop a retinopathy that progresses to blindness. To test whether we could slow visual loss in these patients, we performed a proof-of-concept trial […]

Strong evidence for T cell activation in atopic dermatitis disease pathogenesis exists, as demonstrated by the clinical efficacy of therapeutic T cell cytokine blockade. The subsets of human T cells capable of contributing to pathology of this disease remain poorly defined, lending importance to the characterization of T cells and their cytokines within active skin […]

Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) is a progressive condition in the aging male characterized by increased abnormal prostate growth leading to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). BPH affects from 25% of men in their fifties to over 50% of men over 80 years. While surgical intervention remains the main treatment of BPH, it poses the risk […]

Sleep disturbance is one of the major complaints in patients after major surgery, which can impair to postoperative recovery. Exercise may be an effective non-pharmacological intervention to improve sleep for patients with advanced cancer. The main objective of this proposal is to evaluate the relationships between physical exercises and sleep parameters before surgical procedures and […]

Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgeries performed worldwide. The surgery consists on the implantation of a prosthetic lens in order to replace the opaque human crystalline lens. Alcon is the leader in the field developing lenses, surgical instruments and pharmaceuticals that are used pre or post-operatively. The aim of this collaboration is […]

Over 6.5 million people in North America live with chronic wounds which pose a burden on their quality of life and the healthcare system. Chronic wounds are estimated to cost over $30 billion per year. Swift Medical is a pioneer in point-of-care imaging for wounds. Their mobile apps allow the reliable and accurate measurement of […]

Over 6.5 million people in North America live with chronic wounds which pose a burden on their quality of life and the healthcare system. Chronic wounds are estimated to cost over $30 billion per year. Swift Medical is a pioneer in point-of-care imaging for wounds. Their mobile apps allow the reliable and accurate measurement of […]

In recent years Medical Cannabis (MC) has become a much discussed and ever-evolving topic in Canada. A growing number of studies have highlighted the medical and multidimensional benefits of cannabis. The question of the spiritual benefits of MC forms part of this holistic approach. Qualitative research on medical cannabis is limited, and most of it […]

Compared to “open” surgery, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair done with 3 small incisions in the abdominal wall, is associated with less pain and quicker recovery. Many surgeons are not comfortable performing this operation since it can be challenging to learn. The purpose of this research program is 1) to describe the practice patterns of surgeons […]