In today’s technology-centred world, we have become increasingly reliant upon artificial intelligence (AI) devices and software. To aid with navigation, many people use SIRI or other digital voice assistants to help them navigate from point A to point B. While successful in helping humans arrive at intended locations, there is a downside. Recent studies have […]

i-Share is a project being conducted by the Université de Bordeaux. It is one of the largest mental health studies in the world, with the goal of collecting self-report information on mental health (e.g., stress, sleep, physical exercise, depression) from over 20,000 students from French universities. Currently, students have access to personal devices, such as […]

The intern(s) will work closely with functional area teams as WINS navigates before and after impacts of Covid-19 over the next few months. As reflected in the job description, they’ll play a pivotal role in helping adapt our current practices (as well as identify new ones) in the areas of Finance & Accounting, Fund Development, […]

Retinal diseases are the leading causes of blindness in Canada. Retinal diseases are currently treated by monthly or bimonthly intraocular injections of biologics. At the Sheardown lab, we are developing a new injectable hydrogel that can provide prolonged treatment for retinal diseases. Upon injection, the new treatment forms a transparent solid depot inside the eye […]

The research activity is to collect, compile, and analyze relevant information from both internal and external sources about specific topics impacting health care innovation with the largest regional healthcare authority in Newfoundland and Labrador: Eastern Health. Topics that will be addressed in the research activity include: 1) value-based medicine, 2) process innovation as well as […]

Le projet présenté porte principalement sur le déploiement des pratiques collaboratives dans les équipes qui offrent des services de réadaptation intensive pour la clientèle 8-14 ans à profil multiproblématique complexe en unité au CIUSSS-MCQ. Cette clientèle a de grands besoins tant au niveau social qu’au niveau physique et mental. Depuis plusieurs années, le réseau de […]

The present proposal is focused in extended reality technologies applied for the rehabilitation of brain injuries and voice-related disorders. The prevalence of these two conditions are high in the Canadian population. The adherence in the rehabilitation of these medical conditions are low. The University of Alberta (CogPro lab) in collaboration with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital […]

Paramedics perform a range of services in pre-hospital patient care, often being the first responders for the most critically ill patients. As such, it is crucial for them to learn and retain life-saving clinical procedures throughout their career. Simulation has been designed to provide a way to paramedic training. This project focuses on the development […]

1. Establishing the foundation for a steady supply of sponsorship to keep our fundraising efforts sustained and developing a relationship with our current and old sponsors for long term mutually beneficial partnerships and collaborations. 2. Consulting other departments (Innovation and Administration) as a Supply Chain Manager and implementing standards that will automate the processes. 3. […]

The Nshwaasnangong Child Care and Family Centre in partnership with Western University and CityStudio London provide an internship opportunity for a Western University graduate student to research, what the tensions and debates are when establishing an early learning and child care framework from an Indigenous perspective. Specifically, the intern will complete: 1) a literature review […]

We propose to develop a novel, clinically relevant MRI based technique for prostate cancer detection. We also propose to develop a novel reporting system that would be more accurate and easier to use by the radiologists. The new technique will be first developed on a research MRI scanner at UBC, and subsequently implemented on the […]

Ibrutinib has proven to be very effective in newly diagnosed and relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients. However, it can cause certain side effects that can lead to early discontinuation of treatment and worse outcomes for patients. The goal of this study is to determine the frequency of side effects in the “real-world” associated with […]