The proposed project seeks to conduct an energy audit of the St. Mary’s Cement plant, study the energy inputs and outputs, and create integration plans that can result in the reduction of total energy usage, a better Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) and cost savings. A key component of this project is the engagement and training […]

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The current treatment of cervical dystonia (Torticollis) uses Botox® (onabotulinumtoxinA) is an approved treatment by Health Canada and FDA. Botox® injections help to correct abnormal movements of the neck as well as any severe discomfort and pain related to the movement disorder. At present clinical limitations still exist for Movement Disorder Neurologists as it is […]

Current treatment options for tremor, the most common movement disorder, are quite poor. Discontinuation of compliance to oral medications is due to significant side effects and no noticeable benefit in tremor severity. Botulinim toxin type A is a recognized tremor therapy however, adverse events and the inability of Movement Disorder Neurologists to visually locate these […]

This project involves better understanding how climate change might affect our natural environment with the Region of Peel located within the Greater Toronto Area. The approach is to consider how vulnerable components of the natural environment, such as streams, forests and the organisms living in these habitats, might be to a new climate or extreme […]

Dolce & Gourmando Inc., a Toronto-based retail business specializing in unique specialty foods, currently faces challenges in inventory and product information management. It’s reliance on diverse suppliers, absence of an integrated inventory management system, lack of customization options in the existing software, and financial inability to implement cost-intensive alternatives [1,2,3], necessitate the development of a […]

The proposed research to be undertaken is an investigation into the relationship between electronic communication (E-mail, text messages, and Instant Messages) and key employee/employer outcomes (Employee outcomes include: work-life conflict, perceived stress, depressed mood, and anxiety; Employer outcomes include: engagement, work-role overload, job satisfaction, and work related stress. The research may also look at scales […]

Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecologic malignancy and treatment strategies have remained unchanged for decades. A hallmark of tumour progression is the ability to rapidly develop new blood supply; however, aggressive growth signals result in dysfunctional blood vessels that reduce tumour perfusion and promote hypoxia. This tumour microenvironment promotes chemoresistance and suppresses natural and […]

We aim to evaluate a virtual reality (VR) application and refine another VR prototype design to reduce social anxiety. The first application is a virtual forest where users can navigate through a calming forest and engage in activities like guided meditation and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) exercises. We will evaluate the usability of this application in […]

The proposed project will support an international collaboration between researchers at the University of Toronto and the University of Melbourne / Orygen. As an integrated youth mental health service centre, built by top researchers leading mental health service reform internationally, Orygen provides an optimal setting to conduct research into complex processes of resilience and functional […]

The aim of this project is to develop a wearable device, called ImpactSense, to help measure performance on walking tests specific to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and/or Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The proposed research will investigate whether the sensor can be used to understand the: 1) effects of distracted walking, such as walking while […]

In Canada, ensuring clean and safe water while promoting environmental sustainability is a top priority. While wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) has been playing a crucial role in public health and environmental protection, but their operational efficiency still needs to be improved. To this end, this research project focuses on harnessing the power of data-driven modeling […]