Projet de recherche sur la culture de microalgues dans des eaux usées d’un parc industriel sous une perspective d’économie circulaire où la biomasse de microalgues est récoltée pour ensuite être incorporer à un pâte cellulosique destinée à la fabrication de produits thermoformés pour une entreprise du même parc.

Vector potentiator (VEPOs) are compounds that can enhance the ability of cancer-killing viruses to replicate and kill cancer cells. However, administering these compounds can be problematic as they are inherently toxic. To remedy this problem, we will link these compounds to a highly specific antibody, Trastuzumab, forming a new antibody-drug conjugate compound, T-VEPO. By means […]

La culture biologique exige de ne pas utiliser notament de fertilisants d’origine synthétique et de pesticides. Cependant afin d’accroître la productivité de leurs cultures, les producteurs agricoles/horticoles doivent ajouter des produits d’amendement des sols. Les algues marines sont abondantes et constituent une source d’oligoéléments et de molécules bioactives. Le projet de recherche consiste au développement […]

Although most cannabis use is recreational, cannabis is approved for various medical indications. One of most major safety concerns regarding the use of cannabis is its association with mental illness, in particular, induction or exacerbation of psychosis and schizophrenia, suicidal attempts and depression. That said, current available data in the field is based mostly upon […]

In eukaryotic cells, genetic material is stored in a specialized compartment — the nucleus — while other cellular material is mostly found in the surrounding cytoplasm. The selective exchange of materials between the nucleus and cytoplasm, known as nucleocytoplasmic transport (NCT), is vital to many important cellular processes including gene regulation and protein synthesis. NCT […]

Accurate, reproducible endoscopic reports that provide standardized data on the nature and location of GI tract lesions are critical to quality improvement in endoscopy, particularly with respect to colonoscopy performed for colorectal cancer screening and surveillance. In addition, accurate, verifiable performance-enhancing feedback is essential for training future endoscopists and for supporting continued skills enhancement for […]

We’re seeking someone who can work closely with our executive team to support market research and due diligence in the fields of cell and gene therapy. Specific tasks will include conducting secondary and primary source research and producing reports to support decision making. The research will be directed at identification of potential business opportunities, industry […]

In 2020, colorectal cancer was newly diagnosed in nearly 2 million patients and associated with approximately 1 million deaths, making it the second most deadly cancer globally. In colorectal cancer, staging (i.e., determining if the cancer has spread) is the single most important factor in patient survival. Existing healthcare systems struggle to deliver accurate staging, […]

Knee osteoarthritis is a disabling disease affecting millions of people worldwide. Knee braces have been adopted as a treatment strategy to help manage osteoarthritis pain. These braces apply a force to the knee, which, in theory, reduces the joint loads in the knee. They also however change the way people walk, which can also reduce […]

Pressure ulcers are a major health concern around the world, affecting individuals living with spinal cord injury (SCI) in particular. Pressure ulcers occur when the blood supply to the skin and underlying tissue is compromised, leading to cell death and potentially fatal infections. In this project, we are developing a soft, flexible and stretchable pressure […]

Microplastics cause severe environmental issues, damage to ecosystems and harm animal and human health. This project aims to develop low-cost and/or portable microplastic detection platforms. In the proposed project, a particle focusing microfluidic device will be developed and integrated with the Raman spectroscopy equipment at industry partner site to maximize the light scattering effect and […]

Many methods for providing respiratory support to patients are currently in use, however more commonly available techniques such as Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) are not appropriate for ventilation of patients with airborne infectious diseases due to the risk of aerosolization endangering other patients and hospital staff. Clarivent is working with BCIT to further develop […]