Recent advancements in the study of large biological datasets coupled with powerful machine learning tools and new analytical technologies have opened up the ability to predict risks to health and possibly intervene before disease has manifested. Molecular You has developed a web based interface that integrates all these technologies into easy to understand visual health […]

This collaboration between the Tai Lab at BC Cancer Agency and the biotechnology company STEMCELL will validate a 3D culturing system that supports the growth of normal and malignant pancreatic stem cells. Specifically, we hope to optimize the culturing condition for the growth media to ensure efficient and reproducible outcomes for pancreatic stem cells growing […]

The purpose of this project is to support the development of wellness-focused interventions, including weight management, mental health and social well-being for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). To date, the focus of health promotion interventions have primarily focused on typically developing children and adolescents, rather than those with IDD. The partner organization, Special […]

Drawing from immigrants? and service providers? experiences, the current project will explore what type of programming for immigrants is best suited to be delivered through universal (non-targeted programming), targeted (programming specifically for immigrants), or mixed services, so that these programs are most effective and well-utilized. This project involves a partnership between the United Way of […]

The current project concerns the research and development of solutions intended for identifying and mitigating potentially mission-critical states of astronauts during long-term missions. Interns will research classification rules required for assessing such states based on sensors that could be deployed in a space environment. Part of the work will be to implement these rules into […]

Environ 7% des nouveau-nés sont atteints de syndromes de détresse respiratoire à la naissance et nécessitent des traitements exposés dans le programme de réanimation néonatale. Même en santé, les nourrissons ont besoin de traitements de qualité administrés par des soignants qualifiés. CAE Healthcare (Montréal, Canada) forme ce personnel en santé grâce à des simulateurs avancés […]

L’Office municipal d’habitation de Trois-Rivières (OMHTR) est un organisme à but non lucratif dont la mission est d’aider les personnes et les familles à faible revenu à se loger convenablement. L’OMHTR a récemment mis en place une clinique communautaire de santé en partenariat avec l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. Cette clinique ayant remporté un vif […]

In this project I propose to develop a robust and efficient needle segmentation method, which will be used to localize and track the needle in three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound (US) guided focal ablation therapy. 3DUS guided biopsy and minimally invasive therapy involves guiding a needle into the lesion for biopsy (removal of tissue for pathological examination), […]

Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring prior to and during labor and delivery is a common clinical practice, that guides therapy and decision making. A non-stress test (NST), also known as fetal heart rate (fHR) monitoring, is a common prenatal test used to check on a baby’s health. The maternal electrocardiogram (mECG) is generally the most prominent […]

Breast cancer is the most common cancer amongst women. Early detection through mammography and new breakthroughs in therapy have significantly improved the survival rate. Nonetheless, in Canada, approximately one in eight women diagnosed will not live past five years. The study of gangliosides is one avenue to improve prognosis. Found on the cellular membrane, gangliosides […]

We will produce a series of maps using 2016 Canadian Census data to identify concentrations of seniors in market rental housing throughout the Vancouver CMA. Population projections indicate that 1 in 4 Metro Vancouver residents will be 65 years or older in a little over a decade. Seniors in the private rental market tend to […]

This research will measure the effects of the Cycling Without Age program on participants by observing a variety of indicators. An existing program in a long-term care home will be observed, and 50 residents will be recruited: a biking group (n=25) who will be biked twice a week for 12 weeks and a strolls group […]