Indigenous peoples on the northwest coast have modified marine and coastal ecosystems to enhance food resources, shaping both local biodiversity and ecosystem structure since Time Immemorial. Forest Gardens near villages enhance food plant abundance and diversity, while Clam Gardens and managed clam beds improve clam productivity in the intertidal zone. Today these sites remain vital […]

Antibodies are biomolecules naturally produced by immune cells, called antibody-secreting cells, to protect against infection and diseases. Each antibody-secreting cell makes a unique type of antibody that binds specifically to a target molecule. A major challenge in developing antibody therapeutics is selecting the most effective antibodies from the billions produced within any given host. Our […]

We aim to enhance AI learning of MR images by providing scans of the pectoralis major, deltoid, and gluteus maximus from young healthy adults to Deep Anatomical Federated Network (DAFNE). DAFNE is a decentralized AI software that improves over time through user refinement. Machine Learning (ML) models enable faster automated analysis, distinguishing anatomical structures and […]

This project investigates the workplace experiences of Inuit frontline mental health workers in Nunavut, where systemic barriers and high suicide rates underscore the need for culturally grounded care. Despite their vital role, Inuit workers often face burnout, racism, and insufficient support. Through partnerships with local organizations, this study will interview Inuit mental health professionals to […]

This project focuses on launching a new Orange Shirt Day book to mark a historic milestone in 2026, signaling the first graduating class of students who have participated in Orange Shirt Day throughout their entire K-12 education. Medicine Wheel Publishing is collaborating with the Orange Shirt Society to create a meaningful book that highlights stories […]

Rabbits are increasingly recognized for their superior immune response to antigens and their ability to generate highaffinity monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that can be used as reagents, diagnostics and therapeutics. However, methods for the discovery of rabbit mAbs are limited and extremely cumbersome. This proposal aims at developing a rapid and robust microfluidic-based approach to generate […]

Rabbits are increasingly recognized for their superior immune response to antigens and their ability to generate highaffinity monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that can be used as reagents, diagnostics and therapeutics. However, methods for the discovery of rabbit mAbs are limited and extremely cumbersome. This proposal aims at developing a rapid and robust microfluidic-based approach to generate […]

Antibodies are biomolecules naturally produced by immune cells, called antibody-secreting cells, to protect against infection and diseases. Each antibody-secreting cell makes a unique type of antibody that binds specifically to a target molecule. A major challenge in developing antibody therapeutics is selecting the most effective antibodies from the billions produced within any given host. Our […]

This project will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can make safety reviews in industrial plants faster, smarter, and more reliable. The intern will help build a computer system that can read and understand technical drawings and documents used in engineering, then use that information to spot possible risks in how equipment is designed or operated. […]

Knight Inlet Lodge is an eco-tourism resort specializing in grizzly bear viewing, and caters to both national and international clients. The business requires research to improve their interpretive program by informing guide naturalists on the function of observed bear behaviour. Research is required to: 1) assess the relatedness and movements patterns of regularly observed bears, […]

The rapidly increasing global use of cannabis and the increasing potency of ?9-tetrahydrocannabinol (?9-THC), the primary psychoactive component, necessitate rapid, sensitive, and portable detection methods for drug screening. Traditional chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, while accurate, have limitations that hinder their use in point-of-care (POC) and real-life scenarios. Electrochemical sensors offer a promising alternative due to […]

Increasingly prevalent patient violence within the dementia population is a challenge to long term care providers. Violent incidents can lead to serious musculoskeletal and neurological health complications. I propose to use video surveillance and a novel brain monitoring system in a care facility-based elderly population, to monitor violent episodes and brain vitality after incidents. This […]