The research project promotes urban sustainability and the impact of preserving natural assets on health and the economy. It focuses on climate change adaptation and climate hazard mitigation, including, extreme heat, air quality, flooding, and high wind events. The research proposes a framework to predict and mitigate the impact of climate hazards on public health […]

As pharmaceutical companies look increasingly towards biological macromolecules like antibodies as new drugs, there is a rapidly growing need to be able to characterize these complex ‘drug candidates’ in detail. Rapid Novor, an international leader in antibody sequencing and characterization services, and the Wilson group, an academic leader in the development of HDX technologies, have […]

This cross-sectoral research project will track the process of supporting four nascent community-based enterprises (CBEs) in indigenous communities in the Bolivian highlands, examining the complex interaction of factors that contribute to successful CBEs. The four cases will provide a test of an innovative “Community-Based Enterprise Development Model” (CBED Model) as a method to facilitate and […]

This cross-sectoral research project will track the process of supporting four nascent community-based enterprises (CBEs) in indigenous communities in the Bolivian highlands, examining the complex interaction of factors that contribute to successful CBEs. The four cases will provide a test of an innovative “Community-Based Enterprise Development Model” (CBED Model) as a method to facilitate and […]

Survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) have an increased risk for a number of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance abuse, among others. Treating CSA survivors as close to their abuse as possible is key to effectively treating a survivor and can minimize or prevent the long-term impacts. Currently, […]

The superplastic metal blow forming process involves using air pressure to force a metal sheet at very high temperatures into the shape of a die for the purpose of manufacturing a component part. It has been shown that by subjecting the forming pressure to small pulsations within a range of amplitude and frequency, results in […]

The purpose of this project is to offer low-cost navigation solutions for autonomous vehicles based on automotive radars that can work efficiently in all weather conditions and degraded vision environments. Radar will be utilized to estimate the vehicle’s relative position. The radar solution will be integrated with the inertial navigation system (INS) solution to limit […]

Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecologic malignancy and treatment strategies have remained unchanged for decades. A hallmark of tumour progression is the ability to rapidly develop new blood supply; however, aggressive growth signals result in dysfunctional blood vessels that reduce tumour perfusion and promote hypoxia. This tumour microenvironment promotes chemoresistance and suppresses natural and […]

This project explores the potential of low-tech biochar production using an invasive species to mitigate climate change and generate carbon credits. Focused on Kenya, the research assesses the viability of this practice, considering factors like feedstock availability, production data, and environmental impacts. The team aims to provide communities, policymakers, and investors with valuable insights through […]

How can we open pathways for young artists from disenfranchised identities to connect and provide leadership to cultural processes and systems? How might we formally recognize their skills and contributions to culture, and further support them as developing artists and researchers? How can research creations sustain and grow community arts impacts, and promote more equitable […]

Windsor, Ontario is recognized for its prowess in advanced manufacturing and automation and this project with PROTO Manufacturing Ltd. aims to draw from the innovative atmosphere of our region. PROTO is in the midst of developing a state-of-the-art robotic platform aimed at revolutionizing molecular structure determination—a vital component in diverse domains such as drug discovery […]

Since the Fisheries Act was enacted in 1868, a year after Confederation, it has been regarded as one of Canada’s oldest and most important environmental laws. Despite the powerful environmental protections provided by the Fisheries Act, various environmental impact studies conducted throughout the Jordan River watershed show high concentrations of copper, hydrocarbon, and wood waste […]