Buildings globally play a substantial role in energy consumption, representing more than 30% of the total energy demand. However, this energy usage is hindered by a lack of efficiency in HVAC systems, insufficient insulation, and the continuous need for fresh air, resulting in approximately 30% of this energy being wasted. Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) play […]

The current net-zero emissions by 2050 target requires carbon-neutral, long-lasting and resilient construction amidst the rapid population growth. Wood is known to be one of the most affordable and sustainable construction materials with low embodied carbon, which has been widely used across Canada. On the other hand, as British Columbia is situated in a high […]

Ultrasound (US) is an important diagnostic tool in healthcare, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where it is often the only available imaging modality. However, in remote and resource-limited settings, multiple barriers limit access to ultrasound including a shortage of professional sonographers and long travel distances. Teleultrasound, where non-experts perform US procedures under the […]

A large number of biological samples have been collected from research participants and are stored in freezers. In addition, huge volume of omics datasets exist. However, currently there is no place where all these resources are listed thus the research community is not aware of the existence of most of these samples and data. To […]

Spinal disorders constitute a significant global health concern, impacting a substantial portion of the population. Clinical studies have consistently highlighted a significant relationship between muscle dysfunction and spinal disorders, emphasizing the crucial role of paraspinal muscles in the biomechanical functioning of the spine. Previous research from our group delving into the microstructural properties of paraspinal […]

Worldwide, untreatable retinal degeneration & damage results in a staggering amount of suffering for >85 million blind patients across all age groups. In Canada, severe vision loss incurs the highest direct healthcare costs of any disease group (including: heart disease, diabetes, and cancer) – averaging $33,000/patient/year. While globally, age-related macular degeneration alone has an economic […]

THIS IS A GENERIC TEXT PUT IN PLACE AS THERE WAS NO PROJECT OVERVIEW.

THIS IS A GENERIC TEXT PLACE PUT IN PLACE AS THERE WAS NO PROJECT OVERVIEW.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, characterised by periods of remission and flare-ups. The two main types of IBD are Crohn’s disease (CD), which can affect any part of the GI tract, and ulcerative colitis, which affects the colon. Predicting flare-ups and choosing the best treatments are major […]

The proposed semi-active rolling seismic isolation system offers an innovative solution to address limitations in passive isolators when exposed to near-fault seismic waves with velocity pulses. Passive isolators effectively control acceleration responses against typical far-field seismic waves but can allow excessive displacement responses during near-fault events, risking collisions and structural damage. This system integrates sloped […]

With the number of opioid-related deaths continuing to rise, the demand for an effective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) is growing. While opioid antagonists are effective, compliance is an issue since they induce withdrawal. The botanical compound, TGIR-C is a promising non-opioid alternative that treats detoxification without inducing withdrawal. Further research on its neural […]

This project focuses on enhancing wildfire resilience in the southern Okanagan Highlands of British Columbia to reduce the risk and severity of wildfires. By combining fire spread and carbon budget models, we will evaluate different forest management strategies to lower fuel loads and greenhouse gas emissions. Partnering with Forsite Consultants Ltd. will help us apply […]