Persons with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and healthy individuals will be recruited for a study to identify novel blood biomarkers for the diagnosis of PAD. Participants will be matched for age and sex. They will have their Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) and pulse wave velocity (PWV) measured. They will then be asked to return to […]

In Canada’s remote and weather-challenged regions, inspecting critical infrastructure like bridges or monitoring agricultural sites such as vertical farms often involves costly, dangerous, and infrequent field visits. This project explores whether there is a commercial market for a new platform that enables engineers to perform these inspections remotely, using virtual reality (VR), autonomous drones, and […]

The project focuses on creating a new software tool that combines multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods with BIM, a 3D digital modeling system used in construction. This tool will assist architects, engineers, and builders in selecting materials and elements by evaluating multiple criteria, such as cost, durability, and their environmental impact. By addressing challenges like too […]

Bioinformatics is fundamental to modern medicine, driving breakthroughs in cancer, pandemics, and disease understanding, however, while demand for this field continues to grow, its workforce still does not reflect the people it serves. Fewer than 20% of bioinformaticians are women, and less than 5.7% are Black [1]. This homogeneity reflects and perpetuates systemic biases across […]

This project aims to help older adults and people with neurological conditions such as stroke or Parkinson’s disease stay independent longer by developing a tablet-based digital therapeutic tool called SynapPlay. The platform combines physical and cognitive tasks with real-time feedback to improve balance, thinking skills, and motor control, all from the comfort of home. Through […]

One type of diagnostic imaging used in nuclear medicine is positron emission tomography, (PET). PET images display the function of the tissue being imaged, for example sugar metabolism, without displaying the anatomy. In hospitals, people undergoing PET imaging will also be imaged with computed tomography (CT) which displays the anatomy, and the two images are […]

The global manufacturing sector is shifting towards high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) production. While large corporations can invest in advanced automation, Canada’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a significant “adoption chasm.” This gap is driven by prohibitive upfront capital costs for robotic systems, a critical lack of in-house programming and maintenance expertise, and the financial risk […]

This project initially targets drug discovery labs, with long-term plans to expand into broader biomedical research. As AI becomes integral to scientific work, we aim to build a custom AI assistant that goes beyond basic chat support, capable of running code, executing ML/DL pipelines, and assisting with lab-specific tasks.

U-Pro Soccer is a Canadian sportstech company developing a mobile-first training platform that uses AI and computer vision to help youth athletes practice soccer drills at home using only a smartphone and a training mat. Many young players lack access to structured training, especially outside of team environments, and U-Pro aims to fill this gap […]

This project focuses on exploring how a new water based technology—called a nanobubble generator—can help solve common challenges in agriculture, aquaculture, and water treatment across Canada. Nanobubbles are minuscule gas bubbles that improve water quality by increasing oxygen levels, cleaning surfaces, and reducing the need for harmful chemicals. While this technology has seen success in […]

This project explores innovative ways to convert agricultural residues (i.e., oat husks) into sustainable construction materials. Specifically, the research focuses on developing and validating cement replacement products derived from agro-waste, which can help reduce the carbon footprint of concrete, a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. The intern will work closely with both academic […]

The New Directions Try program works with youth on a wide scale of risk levels to help them achieve their goals. All the youth in the program have something working against them such as mental or physical disabilities, CPS involvement, and even charges against them and our job is to help set them up for […]