Shape-shifting organelles: How does ER-remodelling affect plastid morphology?

Research Question: How does ER-remodelling affect plastid morphology? The project focuses on unveiling the relationship between the plastid and ER by investigating novel proteins that seem to mediate the contact between both cellular compartments. Besides investigating the possible bridge between organelles key players changing plastid morphological aspects will be analysed in depth to understand if […]

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Program Evaluation & Consitutent Profiles in Tennis

In recent years, the sporting experiences offered by Canada’s amateur sport organization have been brought into question. Numerous scandals have been uncovered across a variety of sports that have displayed significant shortcomings in managerial conduct, safety assurances, inclusivity, and equity. As a result, Canada’s national sport organizations have been called to address the widespread shortcomings […]

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Visual programming for public engagement in natural resource management

Sustainable fisheries typically require well-designed management systems that are developed collaboratively with communities, fishers, and stakeholders. Thus, developing such systems requires putting engagement and science communication on equal footing with the technical and quantitative aspects of science. This project will investigate novel integration of existing software platforms to produce user-friendly toolkits that democratize access to […]

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Implementing a Use Case Repository for Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)

Small companies which cannot afford a dedicated professional can leverage the services of MSSP [Managed Security Service Provider] to tackle such threats. Thus, MSSPs play a pivotal role in safeguarding their clients’ digital assets by offering comprehensive security solutions. Centralized repository for use cases, which serve as actionable scenarios for identifying and responding to security […]

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Creating a genome-wide CRISPR interference functional genomic library in Candida albicans to study fungal gastrointestinal colonization

Candida albicans is an important human fungal pathogen and commensal member of the microbiota. It colonizes the skin, gut, and reproductive tract of most healthy individuals without complications – a state known as commensalism. However under conditions that weaken the immune system, antibiotic use, and damage to the lining of the gut, C. albicans can […]

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Cultivating Financial Literacy and Mentorship Programs for Indigenous Communities

The Summer Internship for 2024 will focus on having two interns continue to enhance and roll out e-learning platforms that focus on Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship fundamentals in Indigenous communities. Specifically, two interns will first be trained in project management, event planning, customer service, financial literacy and technology certification programs that will allow them to […]

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Detecting Intrusions Stemming from MSFT Co-Pilot in Windows 11

Living-off-the-land binaries (LOLBins) refer to legitimate executables pre-installed with the operating system, like powershell.exe and certutil.exe, exploited by attackers for sophisticated fileless attacks. These attacks, leveraging LOLBins, are often undetectable and pose challenges for detection, incident response, and threat hunting. Microsoft Copilot’s integration as a default tool in Windows 11 adds complexity to the threat […]

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Using AI to enhance threat intelligence capabilities

The proposed research project aims to revolutionize cybersecurity at Difenda Inc. by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their security infrastructure. Traditional methods of analyzing cyber threat intelligence (CTI) are hindered by manual processes, resulting in slow response times and information overload. Through the adoption of AI-driven solutions, the project seeks to automate the accumulation, processing, […]

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Navigating the AI Landscape: Monitoring User Interactions with Large Language Models

In today’s modern business landscape, Large Language Models (LLMs) have emerged as essential tools, enabling personalized marketing, data interpretation, and precise financial planning. However, despite their potential benefits, integrating LLMs into business processes poses inherent challenges. Issues such as misalignment, malicious inputs, harmful outputs, sensitive information disclosure, inaccurate information, and unintended biases can significantly impact […]

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Landmark Segmentation and Image Registration of Abdominal Point-of-Care Ultrasound Images using Deep Learning

According to the Canadian Liver Foundation, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in Canada, affecting 20% of the Canadian population. Over decades, NAFLD can progress to liver cirrhosis, with deceased liver function and decompensation associated with mortality and requiring consideration of liver transplantation. Thus, early diagnosis is crucial to […]

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