The Mitacs Globalink research project focuses on building trust and rapport with children from newcomer families in public health research through community-based participatory research (CBPR). The findings will inform McMaster University’s SCORE! Project in Hamilton, Ontario, and contribute to advancing inclusivity in public health research. Effective communication is crucial, particularly with children from diverse cultural, […]

This project will explore how Japanese fathers understand and carry out their role in supporting their partners during the postpartum period. By reviewing research, examining existing programs, and learning from experts at Niigata University, the study will describe the cultural, social, and workplace factors that shape fathers’ involvement after childbirth. The project will benefit both […]

This project addresses the growing burden of multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) among Indigenous populations in Vaupés, Colombia, with a focus on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidaemia. Using participatory, qualitative methods, the intern seeks to understand how culturally-centred, integrated models of care can be designed to improve coordination and continuity of care […]

This project will develop a comprehensive community assessment tool to enhance United Way Halton & Hamilton’s strategic funding approach and strengthen their capacity to respond to evolving community needs. Building upon their established success in mobilizing $12.5 million annually across 117 programs that serve over 200,000 residents, UWHH seeks to advance their evidence-based decision-making through […]

This project focuses on validating a new potential cancer treatment that was designed using artificial intelligence at Carleton University. The student (Ruofan Wang) will travel to a partner laboratory in France to test this treatment on specific cancer cells that rely on a tumor-promoting protein called SMYD3. This physical visit is critical because the partner […]

This project will help protect at-risk bumble bee species in Ontario by identifying the best places to release captive-reared queens back into the wild. Bumble bees are essential pollinators, but many species are declining due to habitat loss and environmental change. While Wildlife Preservation Canada (WPC) has successfully reared several native species, choosing safe and […]

This project aims to perform the first modern, comprehensive survey of meteorite flux to Earth using the Global Meteor Network (GMN), leveraging its unprecedented spatial coverage, and calibrated observations. By collaborating with Prof. Denis Vida at the University of Western Ontario in Canada, I will apply advanced measurement techniques to re-analyse the trajectories of all […]

The project explores how to enable robots to perform multi-step tasks in realistic, changing environments by integrating visual information in different aspects of planning. Instead of assuming a perfect internal map of all objects, we will use camera input both to understand the scene and to guide the robot’s decisions during planning and execution. Demonstrations […]

Current wearable drug delivery systems are designed to deliver biopharmaceuticals in their liquid forms. However, many biologics are not stable as a liquid and must be stored in their freeze-dried, or lyophilized, form, which makes them incompatible with current wearable drug delivery systems. Although these drugs can be delivered manually, they require many steps to […]

By systematically reviewing and analyzing existing literature, data, and public messages on fertility and mental health in Japan, this project explores how the country’s pregnancy promotion campaign, known as ninkatsu, may create significant emotional strain for women pursuing fertility treatment. The study will involve a literature review, an environmental scan of media and policy, examination […]

This research examines the intersection of post-resettlement experiences, informality, and food insecurity in China. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for developing policies that support the food security and well-being of resettled populations in rapidly urbanizing contexts. This research contributes to the broader literature on informality in developing countries by adding new insights from China’s nationwide […]

This project will review global research to understand how ready newcomer communities are for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in community-based participatory research (CBPR) and how acceptable and trustworthy AI tools are in equity-focused CBPR. By examining what is known about digital access, language needs, cultural safety, trust, and concerns about bias, the project […]