Outcome and Resource Use of Patients with Primary Liver Cancer

Primary liver cancer (PLC) is one of the fastest growing cancer in Canada and is a heavy global burden. To efficiently allocate the health care resource to the patients with PLC, outcome and cost analysis of the patients with PLC may be a right direction. In order to obtain enough information to accurately assess the […]

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Development of Microneedle-Based Biosensing Systems

Microneedles are small sub-millimeter projections that allow for pain free access to the dermal layers of the skin. This allows for enhanced drug delivery and biosensing capabilities that are much more accessible and comfortable for the patient. This work aims to improve the capabilities of a solid metal microneedle system designed for use in electrical […]

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Définir la séquence d’activation des régions du tronc et du cortex cérébral pour produire les mouvements de la mastication

La mastication est une fonction vitale dont le rôle principal est de préparer les aliments pour la déglutition et la digestion en les réduisant par une série de mouvements rythmiques. Elle est régie par des circuits neuronaux du tronc cérébral, appelés générateurs de patrons centraux. Des données préliminaires du laboratoire d’accueil indiquent que la mastication […]

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LANGA – Big Data for Language Learning

LANGA is a project at Copernicus Studios (Halifax, NS) that is experimenting with the use of automated speech recognition in on-line video games to assist in language learning. Over the past 2 years, the company has been developing prototypes of the game and testing them in conjunction with the NeuroCognitive Imaging Lab at Dalhousie University. […]

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L’évolution des groupes parlementaires à l’Assemblée nationale : des motivations individuelles aux effets institutionnels

Le projet de recherche explore l’augmentation du nombre de groupes parlementaires à l’Assemblée nationale française, passant de quatre en 2007 à dix en 2022, en examinant les facteurs qui expliquent cette évolution. Il examine si les modifications des règles de procédures de l’Assemblée, et notamment celles relatives aux groupes parlementaires, ont contribué à cette croissance. […]

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Empowering Literacy On-Demand with Interactive Multimedia

The project develops innovative delivery of beginning literacy lessons. While learning to read and write stories of their own choosing, early learners have many urgent questions. Many of these questions have answers that can be easily explained using a multimedia demonstration. Children can access the answers independently, on demand, when the answers are in a […]

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Feasibility and Initial Efficacy of Remote Home-Based CardiacRehabilitation— A Pilot Study

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is proven beneficial for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Currently, most healthcare systems in China provides limited CR program toward patients after the cardiac intervention. This is particularly true among the rural areas. Home-based cardiac rehabilitation (HBCR) is used to alternative center (hospital) based in many developed countries. In this proposed research, a […]

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Séjour de recherche – Protection de la victime en droit pénal suisse et canadien : ses rapports avec la police et les centres de consultation

Ce projet de recherche portera sur un sujet précis : “La protection de la victime en droit pénal suisse et canadien : ses rapports avec la police et les centres de consultations”. Par une approche en droit comparé d’abord, il conviendra d’étudier la place de la victime en procédure pénale canadienne par rapport à la […]

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Food Systems Literacy – A Framework of Competencies for the Canadian Context

As sustainability is increasingly being questioned from an environmental, social and economic standpoint for food systems, and food insecurity rates are persisting globally, there is a need to improve citizen knowledge about food and food systems to transform them. A primary angle to improve knowledge is through education. Farm to Cafeteria Canada is a key […]

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Estimating the Direct and Indirect Costs of ADHD in Canada

This project will provide an estimate of the direct and indirect costs of ADHD in Canada. The peer-reviewed report will be used by the partner organization to appeal to the different levels of government to publicly fund ADHD treatment in Canada. An existing model, developed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, will be adjusted to the Canadian context. […]

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