The project relates to the fabrication of polymeric devices capable of mimicking that of live human tissue under x-ray computed tomographic (CT) imaging. These devices must be fabricated in such a way that specific material properties are controlled to thereby precisely mimic the desired tissue. The work following this will benefit the partner organization as […]

Following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, surgeons there have worked tirelessly to address the massive burden of injuries from the high volume of orthopedic and spine injuries sustained. The complexity of these wounds and sheer volume of patients has overwhelmed health system resources, which by Western standards were already deficient in the post-Soviet era. The […]

The notion of ‘self-regulation’ in the development of children and young people and the health of adults has taken on considerable importance, especially in education, as the science investigating this feature has made significant advances over the last decade. One nationwide initiative, the Canadian Self-Regulation Initiative (CSRI), has been working since 2012 to support educators’ […]

This collaborative initiative between St. Clair College, Connecting Windsor-Essex (CWE), TELUS, Windsor Police Service, and Ontario Provincial Police aims to enhance digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness in the Windsor-Essex region. The project will focus on implementing the TELUS Wise program, which aims to educate various demographics—ranging from children to seniors—about online safety and responsible digital […]

Legislation is a messy process, with important information generally not available to all stakeholders, a number of critical influencers and processes that are manual, and indeed “heroic” efforts required to get anything significant done. Gnowit (the partner organization) makes this much easier by tracking millions of sources of policy, legislative, regulatory and media information and […]

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Medella Health is developing contact lenses that continuously detect blood glucose levels to better manage diabetes and improve the quality of life for diabetic patients. Patients have a difficult time monitoring and maintaining their blood glucose levels because current systems are invasive, discontinuous and do not generate the continuous feedback necessary for patients to take […]

Building on the success of version 1.0, the Canadian Scientist Network (CSN) 2.0 project aims to significantly impact the national landscape of science in Canada by amplifying the voices and profiles of diverse Canadian scientists. Under the leadership of Dr. Imogen Coe, a recognized authority in the field of inclusive excellence in science, this project […]

When people become critically ill, such as during severe infection, their lungs often fail – this is termed “Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome” (ARDS). ARDS is common, and often fatal. There is no drug therapy for ARDS and new therapies are urgently required. Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) from bone marrow offer significant hope for ARDS, and […]

This research will focus on the experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ community members in Perth-Huron with specific attention to discrimination, access and use of services, and community integration. The research will support service providers to effectively target their efforts to the needs of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, to create a better sense of belonging and reduced discrimination for […]

This project aims to help the Canadian Society for Education and Outreach Alliance (CSEOA) make better use of the knowledge gained from their Understanding Risk British Columbia (URBC) symposiums. The intern will assist with analyzing content, creating outcome reports, and sharing findings across various sectors. This support will enable CSEOA to expand its impact, foster […]

Scaled Purpose is a management consultancy for not-for-profits, co-operatives, charities, co-operatives, social enterprises, and municipalities. In partnership with Miatcs BSI, Scaled Purpose is incubating a new company, Agora Collab, which offers enterprise-level products and services for distributed intelligence and organizational clarity. By bringing collaboration to the core of the enterprise, organizations can develop scaled agile […]