Rosetta Stone Canada collects user demographic and performance data from Fit Brains Trainer (brain fitness training games), Cognitive Assessment, and Lifestyle Assessment mobile apps. Data from the three apps can be linked and analyzed to answer research questions such as how lifestyle factors can influence brain training habits and outcome. This internship will: 1. Statistically […]

This research project aims to create advanced computer tools to help surgeons during hip replacement surgery by automatically identifying important parts of the hip anatomy and providing accurate measurements in real-time. The intern(s) will work on developing a large, realistic set of simulated X-raylike images to mimic what surgeons see during different stages of the […]

I am transforming the smartphone into a portable lab. The goal is to unlock a wealth of movement data that can be used for health and performance metrics. My business aims to democratize access to lab-quality movement data, making it accessible from the comfort of your home. This work will contribute to the overall field […]

Pegmatites are important sources of several rare elements which are essential for development of modern technologies. The pegmatite deposits in Uganda had been explored and mined until the early 1970’s. At present, they are being re-evaluated and exploration for new deposits is ongoing. Auranda is seeking to establish models for mineral production based on certified, […]

With an aging population, age-related neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, as well as stroke, are increasing. These conditions involve critical neuron loss, yet the brain’s ability to replace neurons is highly limited. Current regenerative therapies, such as neural stem cell stimulation or neuron transplants, show promise but face challenges in manufacturing and patient […]

BC is experiencing an opioid crisis beset with an alarming number of overdoses and related deaths. Symptoms of withdrawal are a significant factor in perpetuating opioid addiction and a common cause of relapse. Therefore, treatments for withdrawal are highly desirable and commonly used in the first steps of opioid reduction strategies. Enkephalins are natural compounds […]

Digital Pathology provides a great reliable source for cancer diagnosis; however, this relatively new technique lacks an appropriate method of regulation and standardization. As a result the information obtained from cancer imaging system might suffer from inconsistency of the results (repeatability and reproducibility issues). Working with the BC Cancer Research Center, Logipath Medical Inc. has […]

The research focuses on development and implementation of advanced software algorithms designed for the automated analysis of skin lesion images. The algorithms will be designed to run on mobile computing devices such as smartphones and tablets, and could be used by the general users as well as doctors for computer-assisted screening and diagnosis of skin […]

We propose the development and commercialization of biodegradable wastepaper foam as a viable alternative to traditional synthetic materials. Our solution aims to address the environmental challenges posed by non-biodegradable packaging materials while providing effective cushioning protection for a wide range of products, spanning from lightweight to heavyweight products.

Innovation in domains such as organic electronic materials is driven by experimental methods that are generally limited by the speed of human intervention in all the steps of the iterative R&D cycle. The emergence of AI tools and automated systems can now help to disrupt this paradigm by empowering the researcher to efficiently leverage their […]

This project addresses the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries’ need for mature, physiologically relevant cardiac models for drug discovery, cardiotoxicity testing, and personalized medicine. Existing models, such as human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs), lack the structural and functional maturity needed for reliable applications. The UBC MEMS Lab has developed a soft, micropatterned substrate and a […]

In the field of speech-language pathology, the tongue’s role cannot be overstated. It is crucial for articulating speech sounds and ensuring the safe passage of food and liquids from the mouth to the esophagus. Yet, despite its importance, speech-language pathologists face significant challenges in evaluating tongue performance due to the lack of effective tools. This […]