Free roaming wild pigs are known to harbour diseases that are of concern to both humans and livestock. Both trichinosis and toxoplasmosis are diseases that wild pigs are known to have globally but less is known about whether free roaming wild pigs in Alberta are infected. Using samples collected as part of a provincial eradication […]

The internship project involves working with mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), which play a key role in regenerative medicine due to their translational potential. I will be conducting experiments to find new ways to regulate and modify the functions of these cells, and analyzing high-throughput screening data to find novel therapeutic targets. Along the way, I […]

TerraVerdae Bioworks is working with a type of bacteria that is able to metabolize methanol, converting it into a bioplastic. TerraVerdae is focusing its commercial operations on bioplastic production but is interested in identifying other bioproducts that can also be produced. It is known that this type of bacteria forms a symbiotic relationship with plants, […]

Selenium nanoparticles are used in the biomedical field to treat diseases such as diabetes and inflammatory diseases. Also, many studies have been reported on the antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-leishmaniasis, and anti-biofilm activity of these nanoparticles. Other applications of selenium nanoparticles are included in dye degradation and use for mercury bioremediation. The aim of this study […]

The objective of this project is to determine the usability and acceptance of Teacher Time Machine web application as an AI power platform for teachers, administrators, and school district leaders. It will involve doing market research, creating a market strategy and determining and testing execution of marketing steps. The partner organization will benefit by having […]

Foam fractionation is a cost-effective, environmentally friendly emerging technique used for the concentration of proteins from dilute protein sources. Wheat, sugar beets, and potatoes are extensively grown crops in Southern Alberta that generate substantial amounts of by-products through post-harvest processing. This waste is usually discarded without utilization and can undergo fermentation, leading to environmental degradation. […]

Thin film transistors (TFT) are widely used in many devices such as displays. There is also a need for TFTs that can be integrated into the back end of the line for CMOS devices, logic, memory, and imagers. In order for TFTs to achieve this integration, a detailed understanding of defects in their metal oxide […]

PetDifts is launching smart collars to the market. This project includes managing business operations like partner with retail pet shops and other pet communities in Canada, and testing the smart collars before and after launching to the market for accuracy and efficiency.

Sport participation rates are reported to decline during adolescence, specifically among girls and this is even more problematic for Canadian immigrant children. Large breast size and excessive breast movement are frequently associated with barriers to physical activity for them. To address these barriers, health promotion strategies need to employ culturally competent approaches. A focus group […]

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death in Canada and is a progressive disease characterized by heart dilatation and impaired heart function that can ultimately lead to heart failure, with a rising incidence and a 5-year survival rate of only 50%. Advanced cases of heart failure caused by dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) are referred for […]

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In 2022, the potato industry contributed $2.87B to the Canadian economy and $2.31B to the Alberta economy. Powdery scab has been present in Alberta for decades but because of no above-ground symptoms it has been ignored and no registered products are available to mitigate it. Syngenta suspectsthat the pathogen’s population levels are increasing because of […]