The partner organization, Santevia, is a prominent player in the health and wellness sector, specializing in mineralized water filtration products distributed globally from its base in Delta, BC. Known for its commitment to innovation and community through initiatives like Santevia Gives Back, which supports global clean water access, we face critical challenges that demand innovative […]

The current net-zero emissions by 2050 target requires carbon-neutral, long-lasting and resilient construction amidst the rapid population growth. Wood is known to be one of the most affordable and sustainable construction materials with low embodied carbon, which has been widely used across Canada. On the other hand, as British Columbia is situated in a high […]

Ultrasound (US) is an important diagnostic tool in healthcare, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where it is often the only available imaging modality. However, in remote and resource-limited settings, multiple barriers limit access to ultrasound including a shortage of professional sonographers and long travel distances. Teleultrasound, where non-experts perform US procedures under the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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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 […]

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 […]