In Canada, heart failure (HF) has a 30-day re-admission rate of 17.6%. While patient care at home via follow-ups and self-management may reduce this rate, factors including physical fatigue and cognitive frailty delay follow-up visits and impair the patient’s ability to self-manage. An implantable solution such as CardioMEMS is available to monitor HF, however, its […]

In this study, patients with idiopathic scoliosis followed at SickKids will undergo topographic analysis using the Momentum Health scanning application in addition to standard of care clinical evaluation and x-rays. The study period is 1 routine clinic visit followed by 3 months after. Patients will self-scan 1x/month at home for the following 3 months. The […]

The proposed project aims to demonstrate the application of an analytical framework, developed by the team at the University of Toronto, to plan on-demand transit services in Mississauga. The analytical framework will be enhanced with an in-depth investigation of existing simulation tools with respect to their adequacy for modelling various ODT scenarios and operational designs. […]

Metal additive manufacturing (AM), or metal 3D printing, enables “unique structures printed for unique functions” and “the right materials printed in the right place”. Therefore, it is the preferred fabrication method for creating functionally graded materials (FGMs), whose material properties varies over its volume to meet industrial needs. In this project, I leverage external magnetic […]

The project investigates the distinction between two main forms of human memory, namely episodic (the experiential contextualized memory for personal past episodes) and semantic (the abstract de-contextualised memory for facts) memory. In line with recent proposals in philosophy, it calls this widely accepted distinction into question and explores a one-system conception of memory. The original […]

The proposed research project aims to understand to what extent Canadian neighbourhoods vary based on the accessibility of transportation and identify which socially disadvantaged groups of people are most impacted by limited access to transport. The interns will analyze a large dataset released by “Infrastructure Canada and Statistics Canada” which measures how easy it is […]

Cerebral Cavernous Malformations (CCM) are brain vascular malformations which occur in one person out of 200. Their consequences are devastating as they provoke epilepsy, stroke and many neurological disorders. CCM develop only in low blood flow venules and not in arteries in which the high flow has a protective effect. Yet, why CCM lesions form […]

In the emerging sector of fintech, a novel concept known as a home equity investment is gaining traction, offering homeowners a way to access their property’s value without selling it. This financial instrument involves an investor providing a cash infusion to homeowners in exchange for a 20% ownership stake in their home. Homeowners then have […]

The proposed project is to develop a method to cross-couple organic feedstock molecules using base metals and photocatalysts. The method will utilize photocatalysts to convert inert C-H bonds into highly reactive radicals that can be captured using a base metal catalyst. The hydrogen atom is an ideal coupling handle, considering its abundance in organic molecules […]

This project aims to study how species form in the Amazon using the Silvered Antbird as a model. This species has diverged into two morphologically divergent forms. Where these forms come into geographic contact, populations appear morphologically and genetically intermediate suggesting they form a hybrid zone. To investigate the extent of genetic mixing between these […]

The unique ability of surgical procedures with infrared lasers to prevent scarring can be applied to all kinds of tissues, not just the skin or outer layers, but also organs, other soft tissues, and bone reshaping for perfectly matching implants without tissue damage. However, the cutting speed due to the relatively low laser power is […]