Forensic analysis of biological evidence typically takes weeks, sometimes years. Through years of research, we have developed tools that can automate the workflow in a forensic lab, enabling processing complex samples such as sexual assault evidence in 4 hours. BioRush enables forensic labs to treat all cases as rush cases. BioRush integrates and automates all […]

Over 30% of deaths globally are reported to be caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD), making CVDs recognized as one of the leading causes of death annually by the World Health Organization.1 The high prevalence of CVD, in combination with the demographic shift towards an ageing population with high incidence of chronic diseases, make CVD a […]

This project will help evaluate the market for ComfiDam, a breathable rubber dam that makes dental procedures safer and more comfortable for patients. Rubber dams are considered mandatory for root canal procedures, which are performed over 15 million times each year in the United States, essential for infection control and patient safety. However, their adoption […]

Oculum is developing a new imaging system to improve how eye surgeons see delicate, transparent tissues during surgery—without the need for chemical dyes, which are often risky and not approved for many procedures. This project will help Oculum move from early research to real-world use by building the business and operational tools needed to bring […]

This project aims to develop a business strategy to bring a new drone detection technology to market. The system uses a compact, reconfigurable antenna to detect and locate drones by listening to the radio signals they emit. Unlike current systems that are expensive or complex, this solution is designed to be affordable, portable, and easy […]

Battery energy storage has potential to drive an energy revolution in society by powering the next generation of carbon-free mobility and clean, smart energy grids. Current battery materials are reaching their performance limits in terms of energy density and charging speed. This project aims to significantly improve those metrics by designing and producing a new […]

This project will help the partner organization develop a business plan and commercialization strategy for a new technology that uses light to turn methane into clean hydrogen and valuable carbon nanomaterials without releasing carbon dioxide. By building a clear profile of potential customers, mapping out how a production plant would operate, designing a business model, […]

MaaTRx is a real-time decision support platform for drug shortages: it allows users to proactively assess risks, collaborate across the supply chain, and plan strategic responses. With a 15% rise in Canadian drug shortages and over 3,000 reported shortages, MaaTRx is built to close this gap. Backed by decades of research, national grants and technical […]

Stablecoins are an emerging application of blockchain technology that tether the value of a cryptocurrency token to a traditional, ‘real-world’ asset (most commonly the American dollar). As stablecoin adoption grows and this technology becomes increasingly interconnected with traditional finance infrastructure (banks, payment companies, federal reserves, etc.), this project will explore the current methodology for the […]

Organohalide-respiring bacteria (OHRB) are important agents of bioremediation, helping to clean up groundwater contaminated with toxic compounds such as chloroform, perchloroethene (PCE), and chlorobenzene. This metabolic pathway relies on enzymes known as reductive dehalogenase homologs (RdhAs). The mechanisms by which RdhAs reduce organohalides remains elusive, particularly in the case of the Chloroflexi OHRB Dehalococcoides and […]

Over 170 million persons worldwide are chronically infected by hepatitis C virus (HCV), leading to endstage liver disease and cancer. HCV is the single most common indication for liver transplantation in Canada and the rest of the Western world. After transplant, HCV re-infection is universal and is the chief cause of graft loss. Treatment of […]

Youth from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to develop heart disease as adults, partly because they face more challenges meeting physical activity, screen time, and sleep recommendations. This study will examine how improving these movement behaviours during adolescence could reduce future health inequalities. Using data from a long-term United States study that has followed […]