In this proposed project, a collaboration between Tel-Array Diagnostics and the UBC research team will result in the development of a fully automated and portable point-of-care test for breast cancer proteins from a single drop of blood. In order to achieve this ambitious goal, we will develop, optimize and validate a fully integrated microfluidic sample […]

The purpose of this research project is to forecast the timing and estimate the costs of yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis) invasion into southern British Columbia. Yellow Starthistle is an invasive plant that has caused tens of millions of dollars of damages to agricultural production in the United States as well as millions of dollars of […]

This project explores regional differences during the Shang dynasty (1600-1045BCE) in China by investigating cooking practices and cooking technology. Since cuisine is intimately connected to local culture, researching different approaches to cooking in the archaeological record can help us understand how different regions developed their own culinary traditions and identities even under the same political […]

This series of projects will provide coaches and sport scientists with a greater understanding of the relationship between training and performance. While there are several methods for monitoring how much and how hard athletes train, how these can be best used to predict future performance is still in question. The sports of rowing and middle-distance […]

Each knee contains two menisci, crescent-shaped pieces of cartilage that play a crucial role in absorbing shock and providing nutrition to the joint. The meniscus is one of the most commonly damaged areas of the knee, unfortunately the body cannot easily repair meniscal injuries, leaving patients with reduced mobility and severe pain. Surgical removal of […]

As one of the healthiest edible oils on the market, flaxseed oil is mostly promoted for its high Omega-3 content. Regrettably, flaxseed oil is unsuitable for cooking because of its low smoke point. AlliggaTM’s innovative cold pressing/filtering system has remarkably revolutionized this nutritious oil, making it a quality oil to cook with, while maintaining the […]

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Outward Bound (OB) was founded in 1941 and has influenced educational organizations internationally. Outward Bound Canada (OBC), founded in 1969, is nearing 50 and has yet to systematically compile its historical documents. This research project will establish a searchable and sustainable archive for the organization and for external researchers. The project will identify how OBC […]

Title of the project: Exploring document navigation and interaction on mobile devices Sponsor organization: PDFTron Systems Inc. Intern: (AMY) Xiao-Ming LI Supervisor: Hao (Richard) Zhang School of Computing Science, Simon Fraser University Description: PDFTron Systems Inc. specializes in PDF, SVG, XPS and other graphics technologies. Based on the success of its product – PDFNet SDK […]

Gas transport in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells is of increasing interest since low gas crossover is desired in the membrane, however high gas transport is desired in the catalyst layer where ionomer is present (and is typically similar in chemical structure to the membrane). This project will investigate the permeability of oxygen, nitrogen, and […]

The benefits of using wood in tall and non-residential construction are undisputed, namely reducing the carbon footprint, shortening construction times, and enhancing seismic and building physics performance. The international market for wood as a structural material in tall and non-residential construction is still relatively untapped. Among the main reasons is the lack of guidelines for […]