Design and evaluation of passive chlorination for rural settings

The overall goal of the proposed project is to provide effective water treatment in the rural, mountainous area of rural Nepal, building on research that has been in progress since 2017. The technology of interest is passive chlorination, which is a low-cost system that automatically doses chlorine without requiring frequent maintenance. This proposed project specifically […]

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Metadata Commons

A large number of biological samples have been collected from research participants and are stored in freezers. In addition, huge volume of omics datasets exist. However, currently there is no place where all these resources are listed thus the research community is not aware of the existence of most of these samples and data. To […]

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The Effect of Paraspinal Muscles Morphological Changes on Their Mechanical Properties

Spinal disorders constitute a significant global health concern, impacting a substantial portion of the population. Clinical studies have consistently highlighted a significant relationship between muscle dysfunction and spinal disorders, emphasizing the crucial role of paraspinal muscles in the biomechanical functioning of the spine. Previous research from our group delving into the microstructural properties of paraspinal […]

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Stem-cell-derived photoreceptor & RPE generation for retinal microfluidics

Worldwide, untreatable retinal degeneration & damage results in a staggering amount of suffering for >85 million blind patients across all age groups. In Canada, severe vision loss incurs the highest direct healthcare costs of any disease group (including: heart disease, diabetes, and cancer) – averaging $33,000/patient/year. While globally, age-related macular degeneration alone has an economic […]

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Gitanyow

Meziadin Junction Holdings sits on Gitanyow territory and derives customers from traffic to these lands. The Gitanyow museum has been closed for 15 years because of financial constraints; therefore, we have been restricted in our ability to share our cultural history with the public. Furthermore, Gitanyow is located in northern British Columbia and as a […]

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Clear Seas- Rediscovering Traditional Textile Methods of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation

This research project aims to explore and document the traditional textile methods of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, examining the impact of colonization, shipping, and fast fashion on these practices. By reestablishing traditional methods, the project seeks to foster cultural continuity and community connection. The study will employ qualitative methods, including interviews, participant observation, to gather data […]

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Human Mobility, Climate Change, and Human Rights: Addressing the Vulnerability of Environmental Migrants in Latin America

The general goal of this research is to analyze how linked phenomena to climate change are affecting the vulnerable communities in Latin America, what triggers forced migrations, and evaluate violations of human rights faced by environmental migrants in all stages of their movement. We will also examine existing policies and practices aimed at protecting their […]

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A framework for technology integration centered around the concept of Self Actualization

This project aims to enhance and expand a comprehensive framework for holistic technology integration tailored to Indigenous values and needs. The first year will involve developing a detailed research plan, establishing relationships with key community stakeholders, and securing necessary permissions and ethical approvals. The project will then conduct primary consultations and interviews with community members, […]

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Circular Food Innovation Lab II

Wasted food – the result of a linear pattern of producing, under-consuming and disposing of food – is a pervasive problem globally and in Canada, where 58% of the food produced is wasted each year: that’s 11.17 million tonnes of edible food at a value of $49.46 billion (Varney, 2021). Wasted food is a complex […]

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Exploring distinctions in microbial spatial distribution in patients with active and quiescent Crohn’s disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, characterised by periods of remission and flare-ups. The two main types of IBD are Crohn’s disease (CD), which can affect any part of the GI tract, and ulcerative colitis, which affects the colon. Predicting flare-ups and choosing the best treatments are major […]

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