The project explores how to enable robots to perform multi-step tasks in realistic, changing environments by integrating visual information in different aspects of planning. Instead of assuming a perfect internal map of all objects, we will use camera input both to understand the scene and to guide the robot’s decisions during planning and execution. Demonstrations […]

Current wearable drug delivery systems are designed to deliver biopharmaceuticals in their liquid forms. However, many biologics are not stable as a liquid and must be stored in their freeze-dried, or lyophilized, form, which makes them incompatible with current wearable drug delivery systems. Although these drugs can be delivered manually, they require many steps to […]

It is a common assumption that the study of beauty is closely related to the study of art. However, the two are not wholly synonymous; it has been widely acknowledged that aesthetic stimuli are not confined to a specific set of objects (such as music or paintings), but are instead defined by our individual attitudes […]

This project will help the Whitecourt ISGA Tourism Association (WITA) share its story and show the positive impact it has on the community. WITA offers land-based tourism experiences such as workshops, trail walks, and cultural activities that support local entrepreneurs and celebrate Nakota culture. Working in partnership with Catalyste+, which has supported WITA through 15 […]

This research project seeks to explore two interrelated, critical questions: “how do States situated along key migration corridors safeguard irregular migrants’ economic rights?” and, more specifically, “to what extent are measures and models to prevent and prosecute labour exploitation and forced labour (incl. through anti-trafficking efforts) effective in practice?” Kondan & Symss Consultancy Inc. is […]

This project aims to develop an AI-driven system that transforms a single still image into a realistic, controllable animated video. Unlike traditional video production, which requires costly filming or manual animation, our approach leverages advanced diffusion models to automatically generate dynamic motion while preserving the original visual details of both characters and text. A key […]

Mutations are small changes in DNA that can have big effects on how organisms adapt and evolve. My project investigates how mutations arise in yeast and how factors like ploidy, environment, and genome organization influence their occurrence. I will use a fluctuation test, a fast and reliable method for measuring mutation rates at specific genes, […]

This project seeks to investigate how the nanoscale structure and arrangement of antigens influences immune recognition and vaccine efficacy. Using DNA nanotechnology and precise structural engineering, we aim to establish a structure-function paradigm linking antigen conformation and valency to immunogenicity. Using cancer vaccines as a stringent testbed of tumor antigens, the design rules established under […]

Biological systems are exceptionally complex. To understand the biochemical processes that influence diseases in whole organisms, information about all the cell types present and their activities is required. Mass cytometry is a Canadian invention that enables the simultaneous quantification of a large number of parameters at the cellular level in heterogeneous biological samples. Mass cytometers […]

This project is focused on reducing water pollution caused by phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) runoff from agricultural soils. Excessive nutrients entering water bodies can result in harmful algal blooms, negatively impacting ecosystems, especially in Areas of Concern near the Canadian Great Lakes. Building upon previous successful research, this study would like to continue for […]

Patient safety events (PSEs) describe instances of avoidable harm within healthcare settings, and among these are serious safety events (SSEs) which represent significant patient harm or death. SSEs are reported by staff and undergo review to investigate factors contributing to the events and develop interventions to prevent recurrence and improve safety. Patients from marginalized backgrounds […]

The project aims to enhance toxic behavior detection in online multiplayer games through voice chat. While text-based detection models have advanced, voice chat presents unique challenges due to its complexity and resource demands; however, it offers valuable cues like tone and intonation. As such, the project seeks to develop multi-modal models combining voice and text […]