This project aims to improve how people with Parkinson Disease (PD) walk. Typically, people with PD develop a shuffling gait and limits walking for health and fitness and can also lead to falls and fractures. This project is based on a SMART sensor, Heel2ToeTM, that attaches to the outside of the shoe and gives a […]

Cancer cells can travel to distant sites through the lymphatic system; this system is similar to a network of pipes within the body that carries fluids and cells to all organs. The metastatic spread of cancer cells through this network is one of the reasons why this disease is so difficult to stop. We are […]

The human brain can be subdivided into structural regions based on the organization of neuronal cells. To identify these regions, postmortem human brains are cut into thin histological slices, scanned using light-microscopic scanners, and analyzed by neuroscientists. However, established analysis methods are time and labour intensive and do not scale to the large amounts of […]

Currently there are few standards for evaluating service delivery, and since health care service delivery is a domain of the provinces, new health care services need to be tested and evaluated in each province before being widely offered. This leads to inefficiency in evaluations as well as unequal access to new services across the country. […]

The Mitacs project will build on the findings of a 2019 study and explore the experiences of newcomer families—specifically those in the cultural minority—with children 0-5 years old in community-based early learning and child care (ELCC) in Edmonton. The study will look at the lived experiences of these families as they access and receive ELCC […]

Burns are a common type of skin injury that cause numerous deaths around the world every year. Timely assessment of burns plays an important role in a successful treatment. Traditionally, burns are assessed through visual and tactile observation by clinicians. This method of assessment is highly inconsistent as it depends on the availability of a […]

Shannex has implemented an innovative technology solution which is currently being piloted in several locations. In order to understand how the quality of life of residents can fully benefit from this rich data source, in collaboration with other medical outputs, a new group was formed within Shannex, called the Insights Lab. All operational policies and […]

Combined water management system including integrated composting toilets, greywater diversion with biological filtration, and rainwater harvesting for irrigation. Avoids the use of traditional septic fields or tanks in an effort to create a safe, decentralized, low maintenance, and repeatable holistic water and waste management system that does not contribute to soil nutrient depletion, erosion, or […]

Adverse events due to benzodiazepine use and falls are important clinical outcomes in older adults. As well, high-cost users of the health care system, although small in number, are a substantial burden with regards to health costs. Continued use of BZRAs in older adults is concerning from a public health standpoint; 1 in 3 older […]

In recent years, significant attention has been paid to ending chronic homelessness in Canadian communities. As communities implement these initiatives, they confront many practical problems. Given the nuances of implementation and the many decisions and compromises that communities need to make, having a robust and thoughtful community engagement and co-design process that incorporates the relevant […]

People who experience mental wellness challenges or mental illness often struggle to obtain or maintain a position in the workplace. This is extremely relevant given the current COVID crisis, where personal distancing and isolation are required for the greater societal good. Organizations and communities are looking for practical tools to support mental health amidst this […]

In light of increasing social division, there is a need for community stakeholders to have a forum in which to discuss issues related to creating an environment of inclusion and belonging for all community members. This project aims to create community connections between multiple stakeholders in Brandon to collaboratively identify goals to work towards, barriers […]