Suspended sediments influence water quality, ecosystem functioning, and navigation in rivers and coastal environments. In the Eastern Amazon, estuarine systems such as the Guamá River and Guajará Bay experience intense variability in suspended sediment concentrations due to the combined effects of river discharge and tidal dynamics. These processes produce changes in water turbidity and optical […]

Use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has skyrocketed in software development. Although gains in workers’ productivity have received significant recent attention, little is known regarding the deeper long-term effects of these tools. Researchers from the University of Victoria, Canada and the University of Zurich, Switzerland are conducting an experimental study to evaluate the potential risks […]

Artificial intelligence tools for contrast enhancement in medical imaging often improve visibility but may remove subtle structural details, reducing diagnostic reliability and clinical confidence. This project focuses on validating and preparing for the commercialization of the Edge-Aware Diffusion for Contrast Enhancement framework, which uses an edge-aware diffusion process to improve image contrast while preserving fine […]

This project is designed to provide a baseline dataset for fish processing stations on Southern Vancouver Island. From this dataset, researchers aim to identify broad-scale trends in nearshore marine systems and identify future research needs. Main objectives of the project include monitoring both seal behaviour and fish waste subsidies near these recreational fish processing stations […]

Knowledge graphs are a means of structuring semantic knowledge that can be used to increase AI reliability. In our applications, Large Language Model (LLM) chatbots are not on their own able to meet 100% accuracy goals for our scenarios, and we use the knowledge graph to reflectively validate answers before presenting them to the user. […]

Simulation of quantum systems is important for modern technologies. However, obtaining quantum solutions is known to be harder than we can expect to accomplish with any efficient algorithm. The discovery of new technologies is highly reliant on improving existing simulation techniques. Our proposal is to radically reinvent how simulations of quantum problems is performed. We […]

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to create compelling stories that inspire people to donate. This project aims to develop an AI-powered assistant that helps nonprofits improve their fundraising campaigns by using more empathetic and emotionally engaging language. Since people are more likely to donate when they feel a personal connection to a cause, this tool will […]

X-ray CT scanners and Magnetic Resonance Imaging have been described as the most important advances in medical technology in the last century. Further improvements in CT scanners will be possible with CZT photon counting detectors which are being implemented in next generation CT scanners. Improvements enabled by photon counting CZT detectors include faster imaging, meaning […]

The Aunte Indigenous Residency supports artists and writers whose practices embody contemporary and traditional forms of artistic expression located in Interior BC. The program will offer not only artists-in-residence programming, but also mentorship, skills and development training, entrepreneurship and mental health supports. The Aunte is committed to strengthening the Indigenous art sector by supporting artists […]

In collaboration with the BC Brain Injury Association (BCBIA), this research project aims to identify evidencebased strategies for recognizing and responding to overdose-induced brain injuries. By conducting a scoping review of existing literature, the project will identify best practices for screening, diagnosing, and treating hypoxic brain injuries resulting from non-fatal overdoses. The findings will help […]

The decline of Pacific salmon on the south and central coast of British Columbia has resulted in well-recognized economic, ecological, and cultural impacts. Numerous factors are considered to have contributed, including marine conditions, climate change, and changes to freshwater habitats. Forest harvesting is often considered to have altered freshwater habitats where salmon spawn and rear […]

Cancer treatments that stimulate the immune system, called immunotherapies, have shown promise in fighting cancer. However, the success of immunotherapy depends on many factors, including tumor’s metabolism and the surrounding environment—the tumor microenvironment (TME). The TME is a complex mix of different cell types, including those that support the tumor’s growth and others that fight […]