Dementia affects over 55 million people globally, with a new case diagnosed every three seconds 1, contributing to annual healthcare costs exceeding $1.3 trillion, including a projected $16.6 billion in Canada by 2031 2. Up to 40% of dementia cases are linked to modifiable lifestyle factors such as sleep and physical activity 3. However, health-conscious […]

Luma is an augmented reality (AR) surgical navigation platform designed to help surgeons see important blood vessels and anatomy directly on a patient during surgery. Right now, surgeons often have to rely on memory or markings to make decisions, which can lead to longer, riskier operations. Our project will explore who buys new surgical tools […]

The proposed project will compare different ways of turning seaweed into eco-friendly fertilizers by using a life cycle assessment (LCA) approach that includes uncertainty and regional differences. This research will help identify the most sustainable and scalable production methods, contributing to climate-smart agriculture and reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. The collaboration between the University of […]

Cement manufacturing is responsible for approximately 8% of global CO2 emissions, equivalent to all gas-powered passenger vehicles on the road today. The primary emissions source is the high-temperature decomposition of limestone, a process deeply embedded in traditional cement production. Forge Climate is tackling this challenge with a novel, electricity-driven solution: the cement electrolyzer. Powered by […]

This research project supports the development of the NEXT experiment in Groningen, which studies rare, short-lived atomic nuclei important for understanding how the heaviest elements in the universe are formed. These special nuclei, produced in high-energy reactions, are difficult to make and study due to their low production rates and short lifetimes. The intern will […]

This project will support the advancement of a new medical device designed to assist cardiac surgeons and interventional cardiologists during and after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures. When patients receive bypass grafts, clinicians often need to perform follow-up angiograms to assess whether the grafts are functioning properly. The new device being developed is designed […]

This project aims to explore the commercial potential of the Smart Sock, a wearable medical device developed at University of British Columbia that provides comfortable, at-home compression therapy for people at risk of blood clots. Unlike bulky or hard-to-use devices currently on the market, the Smart Sock is soft, portable, and designed to help patients, […]

Two of the most important characteristics of woody biomass to consider when evaluating their suitability for use in bio-energy applications are moisture content and ash content. The industry has long been seeking a technology capable of rapidly and economically characterizing feedstock, however such a solution is currently not available. This project will lay the groundwork […]

People who use wheelchairs are at higher risk for weak bones because they aren’t putting pressure on their bones—something the body needs to keep bones healthy. When bones become fragile, even small accidents can lead to fractures, which may cause serious complications like infections, pain, longer hospital stays, and even depression. Unfortunately, many wheelchair users […]

BrainStim Health is launching a new clinic in the Greater Vancouver Area that will specialize in timely, high-quality autism assessments for youth. This Mitacs Accelerate project supports the development of operational systems that will enable efficient, accessible, and scalable service delivery across the new site and future expansion efforts. The intern, Sumana Soma, a UBC […]

This project aims to improve surgical simulations by developing advanced computer models to simulate how soft tissues behave during surgeries. It will focus on modeling tissue fracture and how surgical tools interact with tissue, considering factors such as tissue anisotropy, residual stresses, and complex tool geometries. Current finite element (FE) models developed at UBC assume […]

Stress has been implicated as a significant contributor to both mental and physical illness, and has been shown to compromise psychological well-being. Emotional regulation is the process of monitoring and adjusting emotional responses to environmental stress. Heart rate variability (HRV) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) have been used as biomarkers for emotional regulation. Currently, […]