Peanut is one of the leading foods that can cause food allergies. An extremely low amount of peanut protein is sufficient to cause mild reactions in people who are sensitive to peanut. Over 90% of allergic reaction cases derived from peanut digestion are related to Ara h 1, a glycoprotein that comprises about 15% of […]

The proposed research project will conduct feasibility studies on the purification and conditioning of industrial, hemicellulose derived C5 sugars from a number of potentially commercial liquor fractions, derived from lignocellulosic biomass. In the first two Mitacs projects, enzyme hydrolysis showed considerable benefits over traditional acid hydrolysis for S2G’s bio-glycol production. However, relatively high enzyme loadings […]

The mining industry faces a massive human resource challenge in the next decade. The Certificate in Mining Studies (CMS) is a continuing education program offered by a network of mining schools and course providers. It is designed for those who seek industry-leading professional development and career advancement in the mining sector. In order to refine […]

The research project will look at types of service models/supports developed for different client groups, effectiveness of the service models for different client groups, partnerships, impacts of different funding structures, etc. It will also provide an opportunity to review government and school policies in place that support effective models, and the service needs not currently […]

Allergic asthma is a condition of the airways characterized by airway constriction and hyperresponsiveness upon allergen exposure. About half of the allergic asthmatic individuals experience only an acute airway constriction (early response) within several minutes upon exposure to allergen while the other half of individuals experience not only an acute airway constriction but also a […]

The Aboriginal housing situation in Canada is in crisis with a lack of culturally and environmentally appropriate housing. A Participatory Approach towards Housing Solutions (PATHS) Framework has been developed that recognizes and visualizes the strengths and limitations of communities, and assesses pathways with which they may achieve their housing goals. Communities are actively engaged in […]

The role of infectious disease in declining productivity of wild salmon in BC is poorly understood. We will combine novel genomic technologies with traditional fish health methodologies and more broadly identify the microbe exposure of BC salmon. By doing so, we can examine their evolutionary relationships and their epidemiological distribution patterns over time and space […]

Cognitive impairments are the most common long-term challenges after traumatic brain injury (TBI). There is very little research on interventions to improve cognitive function after brain injury. The goal of this project is to evaluate whether and how an intensive cognitive intervention program (Arrowsmith program) may stimulate positive changes in the brain. We have already […]

Teck Metals Ltd. is currently investigating the use of bioreactors to remove nitrate and selenium from mine-impacted water in the Elk River Valley. Successful performance of these bioreactors depends on the types of microorganisms that inhabit them, which is difficult to measure using traditional methods. In this project, the recent science of metagenomics will be […]

The proposed research area of my master’s project is on the structure and function relationships of food-related proteins, at a fundamental and molecular level. My focus is on the plant specific insert (PSI), a saposin-like-protein in Solanum tuberosum, which has the potential to impact on both food safety and agricultural practices. Plants rely on their […]

Decking is a flooring material used outdoors in both residential and non-residential sectors. The decking market is important for Canadian companies who manufacture 300 million lineal feet of decking each year. However, this important market is declining because of the emergence of products made from plastic. These plastic products maintain their appearance better than wood […]

The goal of the project is to reduce energy consumption in business environments using simple behavioural strategies. These strategies involve the use of stickers that clearly show how much energy the organization is aiming to reduce, the relevant actions that people can take to reduce energy consumption, and the progress the organization has made so […]