This proposal focuses on enhancing the automation of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) culture by integrating Machine Learning (ML) models which will lead to more consistent and higher quality cultures. Recently, STEMCELL Technologies has introduced an automated system customized to assist scientists at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute in culturing high-quality iPSCs. The current method […]

Humpback whales produce stereotyped, socially learned songs on their breeding grounds, yet little is known about song development outside the breeding season, or the effects of increased vessel traffic on humpback whale communication. With access to an extensive underwater Passive Acoustic Monitoring network along Canada’s BC coast, facilitated by the North Coast Cetacean Society and […]

A new aqueous rechargeable battery combining an intercalation cathode with a metal anode has been developed recently. The energy density for a prototype battery is comparable or superior to commercial 2 V rechargeable batteries. There is a need to further improve the cycle performance and to reduce self-discharge effects of this battery. In this proposed […]

There is increasing urgency to accelerate sustainability progress and address growing social and environmental challenges. Current approaches to solving these complex issues, such as new technology and governance, are failing to support the kinds of changes needed to collective wellbeing. Interest is growing around how individual values, worldviews, beliefs, and consciousness can be transformed so […]

MAE Robotics Inc. is working on a unique robot system called Captive Trajectory System (CTS) for supersonic wind tunnels. The robot will move aerodynamic models and prototypes inside the tunnel to measure and simulate their motion trajectories. This research project will focus on developing and implementing the appropriate robot control architecture, various redundancy resolution schemes, […]

Much of the world’s high-quality data remains under lock in relational databases. Access is gained through relational query languages. This can suffice for people who are well versed in both SQL and in the schemas of databases. However, anyone who does not know SQL or who is not well versed in the schema is effectively […]

As part of its 10-year ChildCare plan, the Government of BC recently funded “Seamless Day” pilot programs in various communities across the province. These programs involve service sharing between schools and child care providers, with the intention of providing continuous care, support, and learning for young children throughout the school day, as well as before […]

A bibliometric analysis is a way to measure and analyze the impact and productivity of a person, organization, or field of study using the number and types of publications, citations, and other metrics. It can be used to identify patterns and trends in research, evaluate the performance of individual researchers or research groups, and identify […]

Vaccination remains the most effective preventative measure for influenza infection. Seasonal influenza epidemics and the emergence of pandemic strains have increased the global demand for influenza vaccines, putting significant pressure on vaccine manufacturers. However, current vaccine manufacturing strategies rely primarily upon production in eggs, an age-old method that needs to be significantly improved. Recently, research […]

Prostate cancer is the third deadliest cancer in men and early detection is crucial. PSMA is a protein that is highly present in prostate cells, making it a promising target for imaging and treatment. Total metabolic tumor volume (TMTV) is a measure of tumors’ characteristics, but it is currently not measured in clinical settings due […]

Le but de cette recherche est d’établir un protocole de contrôle pour détecter efficacement les défauts présents dans des pièces métalliques produites par une méthode appelée “fabrication additive”. Le contrôle de qualité des pièces produites est une étape cruciale avant leurs mises en service. Différentes techniques de contrôle sont disponibles ayant chacune des avantages et […]

The increased global demand for energy coupled with the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has rendered the development of the hydrogen economy a top priority for governments internationally. In Canada, the goal is for hydrogen to provide up to 30% of the energy demand by 2050. In this context, the devices required for hydrogen […]