Coastal salt marshes, such as those in southern British Columbia (BC), offer valuable ecosystem services, including providing habitats for various plant, fish, and bird species, protecting shorelines from storm surges and erosion, and sequestering and storing carbon to mitigate climate change. However, this low-lying system is under threat due to rising sea levels and human […]

The research proposed will address the need for tools that can provide rapid and accurate identification of the pathogens that cause Dutch elm disease. This will address the first General Area of Research to develop forest pest management products as well as the fourth General Area of Research to develop forest pest management strategies. Development […]

This study will examine the decision-making processes of evaluators when engaging in risk management planning for cases of intimate partner violence (IPV). Threat assessment professionals will be recruited to participate in in-depth interviews and will be presented with a gold standard IPV risk assessment report prepared using the Spousal Assault Risk Assessment Guide – Version […]

HII is at an inflection point in their growth. Upon raising sufficient capital, the organization would like to expand their market share in new and existing markets. The company requires a well thought out go to market plan to set the path forward in their sales growth. This plan will include in-depth market and business […]

This cross-sectoral research project will track the process of supporting four nascent community-based enterprises (CBEs) in indigenous communities in the Bolivian highlands, examining the complex interaction of factors that contribute to successful CBEs. The four cases will provide a test of an innovative “Community-Based Enterprise Development Model” (CBED Model) as a method to facilitate and […]

Fishers in central British Columbia (BC) have not been thoroughly studied and there are many gaps in our understanding. This project aims to fill two important knowledge gaps that affect the reproduction and survival within the endangered Columbian population of fishers in central BC: habitat and diet. Prey, diet, and reproductive data will be compared […]

This cross-sectoral research project will track the process of supporting four nascent community-based enterprises (CBEs) in indigenous communities in the Bolivian highlands, examining the complex interaction of factors that contribute to successful CBEs. The four cases will provide a test of an innovative “Community-Based Enterprise Development Model” (CBED Model) as a method to facilitate and […]

Kisameet Clay is a First Nations product of great interest due to its potent antimicrobial activity. Investigation of KC, as a potent inhibitor of bacterial and yeast growth, shows promise as a therapeutic agent. Work is in progress to identify the chemical components of KC responsible for this therapeutic activity. Work is in progress to […]

This research cluster, a joint initiative between the Sorensen Lab at UBC and the Morin Lab at SFU with a number of key partners, involves a multidisciplinary approach to better understand the role of genetic changes in individual types of pediatric cancer, and how we might use this information to design better treatments for these […]

To ensure that PPPH priority projects are developed using the most up-to-date evidence and to increase the likelihood of project success, evidence synthesis will be crucial in facilitating a deeper understanding of community health issues, the contributing factors, associated health inequities, and appropriate interventions to improve health outcomes. The objective of this project is to […]

The practice of mining creates visible and invisible legacies on lands and livelihoods. In Canada, the mining industry has left a large footprint on the landscape, whose recovery is required through ecological restoration actions. However, current restoration practices face the pressure of adapting to a changing climate while also taking into account the relationships people […]

This project explores the potential of low-tech biochar production using an invasive species to mitigate climate change and generate carbon credits. Focused on Kenya, the research assesses the viability of this practice, considering factors like feedstock availability, production data, and environmental impacts. The team aims to provide communities, policymakers, and investors with valuable insights through […]