The objective of the proposed research project is to develop a mathematical model that can be used to predict, monitor and control the thickness profile of extruded Tedlar® film, particularly during product transitions and batch switches. Development of this model will require a detailed understanding of the extrusion and film casting process, as well as […]

Differences in the composition of bacteria within the gut have been found in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and healthy people. In addition to this, bacterial functional differences may also contribute to inflammation in IBD, but it is difficult to determine whether these changes are cause or the consequence of disease. Proteases, which are […]

Achieving permanency for children and youth placed in out-of-home care enables them to form loving, consistent relationships, a sense of connectedness and belonging to their family and community, and a stable place that they call ‘home’. Permanency is critical to the well-being of placed children and youth now and in the future. This proposed study […]

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of clinical trials are currently ongoing to evaluate the effectiveness of convalescent plasma derived from individuals who have recovered from COVID-19. As a licensed plasma collector for transfusible plasma and the National blood operator (outside Quebec), Canadian Blood Services has consequently taken on a unique role in several […]

The research associate would be involved in one or more of the following projects: – A banking customer is interesting in identifying small-business property holders with specific financial attributes that may be responsive to a special funding opportunity – A major global data provider has requested “special cuts” of data from our global database on […]

The Africa Trade Desk promotes bilateral trade and commerce between Canada and the African continent. This project will help the organization finalize its corporate messaging and promote upcoming summits through social media marketing. The goal of the activates of this project is to increase knowledge of business opportunities between Canada and countries in Africa.

Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an acute respiratory disease induced by SARS-CoV-2. To date >1,000,000 deaths have been reported worldwide. Although testing capacity has expanded, Canada still faces challenges to realizing wider scale testing. A promising alternative to large-scale population testing in Canada may lie literally beneath our feet in our municipal sewer systems. […]

In order to accelerate the transition of our electricity system to renewable sources, it is important that buildings participate effectively as distributed generators. However, traditional integration methods for solar energy often add complexity to our electricity system. With the rapidly declining costs of battery systems, building-level microgrids are becoming a viable alternative allowing buildings to […]

The surge of radical right wing movements is one of the defining characteristics of this political moment, and it has the potential for the most grave repercussions. To date, little critical research about the ideational foundations of modern far right movements and the danger they pose has been effectively mobilized to the public. Our project […]

More than 2 million Canadians suffer from diabetes, a disease associated with the body’s inability to produce or effectively use insulin. The high blood sugar levels associated with diabetes can lead to serious complications such as vision loss, kidney failure, cardiovascular problems, and amputation. Therefore, diabetes patients are treated with insulin, with the aim of […]

Shawcor wants to work with a team of three MBA students looking for a challenge. Each student will be assigned one of the business segments of pipeline and pipe services, composite systems, or automotive and industrial (connection systems), stretching across all served markets. 1) After they complete an orientation and conduct an in-depth analysis of […]

Shawcor wants to work with a team of three MBA students looking for a challenge. Each student will be assigned one of the business segments of pipeline and pipe services, composite systems, or automotive and industrial (connection systems), stretching across all served markets. 1) After they complete an orientation and conduct an in-depth analysis of […]