Culture et traitement microfluidique de tissus micro-disséqués, nouveaux modèles ex vivo pour prédire la réponse clinique aux chimiothérapies carboplatine-paclitaxel de chaque patiente atteinte d’un cancer de l’ovaire

Le cancer de l’ovaire est le cancer gynécologique le plus mortel en Amérique du Nord. Le traitement de 1ere ligne repose sur une chirurgie de résection combinée à une chimiothérapie à base de carboplatine et de paclitaxel. Malheureusement, chez une femme sur quatre, ce traitement s’avérera inefficace, occasionnant des effets secondaires lourds sans gain clinique […]

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Lipidomics and the Derisking of Deep Ocean Petroleum Exploration

high cost of deep-sea petroleum exploration requires the pursuit of new technologies to ensure that Canada’s energy demands continue to be met. The Scotian Margin has proven economic grade reserves and it is certain that undiscovered deposits further lie within the extensive region. However, these sites may be in deep water settings thereby requiring the […]

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Development of Biochar based Plastic Composite Materials

The proposed research focuses on developing biochar-plastic composite materials to support the product development goals of the industry partners. In this study, the intern will be accessing the effect of biochar properties and extrusion conditions on the properties of biochar-plastic composite materials and identify an optimum operating condition and formulation that results in higher mechanical […]

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Technologies for Life Signs and Self-Harming Human Gestures, Actions and Behaviors Monitoring with Combined Physiological and Physical Indicators – Phase 2b

Suicide is one of the most important causes of deaths in the prison environment, both in Canada and internationally. Rates of attempts of suicide and self-harm have been on the rise in recent years. To address this problem, there is a real and immediate need for an automated, private, and effective monitoring system that can […]

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Développer des communautés de pratique virtuelles sous la forme de groupes de rédaction scientifique avec des étudiant.e.s aux cycles supérieurs

Au Canada, le taux d’abandon au doctorat s’élève à 50% et occasionne des couts humains et financiers importants. L’organisme à but non lucratif (OBNL) Thèsez-vous offrent des services de rédaction telles que des groupes de rédaction et des retraites de rédaction dans le but d’aider les étudiant.e.s gradué.e.s tout en adoptant de saines habitudes de […]

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Ice thickness measurement using P-Band radar

Sea ice thickness measurement is very important since it can be considered as an indicator of the state of ocean circulation and associated air-sea heat exchange within the Polar Regions. As a result, it can have a significant impact on global heat balance and ocean thermohaline circulation. However, obtaining sea ice thickness in a large […]

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Processing of Tunicates to Produce High Quality Cellulose Nanocrystals

TuniStrong is developing commercial system for the utilization of tunicates (an invasive species) to produce cellulose nanocrystals. The cellulose nanocrystals from tunicates have higher aspect ratio as compared to plant-based cellulose nanocrystals and provides higher reinforcement when used as a filler in composites. The proposed project focuses on understanding the effect of operating conditions of […]

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Efficient Design Tool for Innovative Post

Sound walls are a common solution used to minimize irritating sounds in buildings and sensitive areas. Instead of using drilled shafts. An innovative foundation system for sound walls termed innovative post (steel foundation) has been developed by Atlantic Industries Limited (AIL). Steel piles can be rapidly deployed and put to use swiftly. The purpose of […]

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