A comparative analysis of the root microbiomes of lettuce grown in soil to lettuce grown in hydroponic systems. The microbial community composition for each root sample will be identified using DNA sequencing and compared to determine differences between each sample. This information will help Ceragen improve their ability to identify plant growth promoting microbes that […]

Soybean sudden death syndrome (SDS), caused by Fusarium virguliforme, causes yield losses amounting to $ 500 M and $ 32 M (CAD) in the USA and Ontario annually, with yield losses reaching 100% in affected fields in epidemic years. Resistant cultivars are one of the most effective ways of minimizing yield losses due to SDS. […]

Cette recherche vise à concevoir, dimensionner et optimiser un système novateur pour produire, liquéfier et stocker l’hydrogène en exploitant l’eau de mer et le vent des côtes du Nouveau Brunswick. On compte maximiser son rendement énergétique et sa robustesse tout en minimisant le coût économique et environnemental. Ceci passe par le choix des sources d’énergie […]

High plasma cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) is a potential consequence of obesity that is becoming a major public health challenge. Excess caloric intake without a corresponding increase in energy expenditure is believed to be the major contributing factor to weight gain among Canadians leading to hypercholesterolemia. This ‘silent killer’, hypercholesterolemia is characterized by increased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol […]

In North America, nearly half of adults experience chronically elevated blood pressure (BP), posing heightened risks of cardiovascular disease and kidney failure. Unfortunately, only half of those with elevated BP, or hypertension, are cognizant of their condition. The overarching goal of this project is to identify ways to monitor blood pressure with low cost, non-invasive […]

Recent statistics in Canada highlight a growing aging population, with 18.8% aged 65 and older, projected to increase by 6.2% by 2036. Falls and pressure injuries (PI) are major concerns for seniors and hospitalized patients, contributing significantly to hospitalizations. About 20-30% of seniors experience falls annually, leading to 85% of senior injury-related hospitalizations. While various […]

L’objectif général de ce projet est de valider une version modifiée de l’échelle Cognitions sur les Crimes Sexuels sur Internet (C-CSI) à une population adolescente québécoise; version intitulée Perception des adolescents à propos de comportements sexuels en ligne (PACSL). Plus précisément, les formes de validité suivante seront établies : Validité de surface et écologique, validité […]

To distinguishing between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colonoscopy is currently the gold standard. However, not only it is painful for the patient, but also expensive and time consuming. To address this problem, calprotectin in the stool can be a perfect marker to test. Companies such as BÜHLMANN has developed ELISA, […]

Eastern Slopes Rivers (ESRs) of Canadian Rockies are fed by various water sources including surface runoff, snow- and ice-melt, and groundwater. The contributions of the water sources vary seasonally and over the decadal scale under a changing climate. Different water sources flow through different pathways having different geological interactions, and consequently different water geochemistry. Therefore, […]

The Project is to define the requirements to be used in the evaluation of feasibility and estimate of next generation of Simulator Training Workflow & Analytics Solution tool. It will leverage an existing Standard Operating Procedure workflow tool, to modernize its features to ensure that CAE (and potentially end client) users can find answers to […]

In this proposal, intern will be tasked with reinforcement learning algorithm to refine the process of material selection. This method of machine learning is designed to iteratively enhance decision-making, ensuring the most effective materials are identified for various applications. The focus will be on aligning the materials’ performance characteristics with their intended use. As a […]

The Casa Berardi mine is a significant gold producer in the northern Abitibi area. Exploration efforts for new mineralized zones in this region is complicated by a thick cover of surficial deposits and new exploration tools based on a better understanding of gold concentration are necessary to guide future exploration at depth. This project proposes […]