The project will develop a multifunctional and sustainable hybrid thermoplastic composite reinforced with asphaltene-based short carbon fibres (CF) and continuous natural fibres. The fibre-matrix interface of the hybrid material will be characterized through tensile and fracture toughness tests and its multifunctionality in terms of enhanced electrical conductivity and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding will also be […]

The Global Emerging Leadership Program (GELP) is addressing a crucial gap in providing early leadership, career planning, and educational guidance to high school students (Grades 10-12). The problem GELP aims to solve is the lack of structured, accessible programs that support students in making well-informed decisions about their future education, career paths, and scholarship opportunities. […]

The Moose Hide Campaign is a nationwide grassroots movement in Canada dedicated to ending violence against women and children. Founded in 2011 by Paul Lacerte and his daughter Raven, the campaign originated from a hunting trip where they harvested a moose and decided to use its hide as a symbol of their commitment to ending […]

Les traits d’histoire de vie, ce sont des traits primordials qui déterminent la fécondité et la survie. La génétique, l’environnement et leurs interactions les affectent de grande ampleur. Mon projet met en évidence des traits d’histoire de vie des plantes : la dormance et la taille des graines. En utilisant des données climatiques, j’ai développé […]

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Our project aims to develop polymer-lipid hybrid nanoparticles (pLNPs) to enhance gene delivery to cells throughout the body, addressing two major challenges: ineffective release of genetic material inside cells and limited targeting of non-liver tissues. By incorporating a pH-sensitive material, our pLNPs are designed to improve the release of their genetic cargo within cells while […]

Despite the proliferation of mini forests across Canada, and the financial commitment to increase canopy cover in urban areas, there is very little systematic research conducted on the range of benefits and the effectiveness of mini forests. For the MITACS Accelerate we envision involving an undergraduate student as a project intern to support the development […]

Learning a motor task is dependent on many cortical regions. As a skill is learned, changes take place within the circuitry of the brain to optimize efficiency of the movement execution. Following stroke, motor deficits in the upper extremity are common, emphasizing the need for intact skill learning to reacquire motor function. Advancements in rehabilitation […]

The ongoing illicit drug poisoning crisis in Canada has resulted in over 40,000 deaths since 2016, with British Columbia being the province hardest hit. The crisis is largely driven by the presence of potent fentanyl analogues in unregulated drugs, leading to this significant rise in overdose deaths. In contrast, Europe, including France, has not experienced […]

Cardiac arrhythmia is an electrical disturbance in the heart which can cause a variety of potentially life threatening conditions. Arrhythmias are due to malfunctions in the protein channels, which in turn alter the bioelectric currents signaling each heartbeat. A key channel responsible for terminating the electrical signal is the voltage gated potassium channel, IKs. During […]

The proposed research explores how a virtual reality (VR) driving simulation can assess drivers’ ability to perceive hazards and how accurately it reflects their real-world driving experience. Participants from UBC will engage in a lab-based VR simulation where they will navigate various driving scenarios with the goal of identifying potential road hazards. Their performance will […]