Laser-driven plume formation is a surprising and so far theoretically unpredicted phenomenon of Newtonian fluids. The group at the Max Planck Institue for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) have observed this behaviour in glycerol, a Newtonian fluid, whereby elastic, rubber-like responses in the material have been produced on timescales many orders of magnitude […]

The purpose of the project is to design a paper-based device for the co-detection of nitric oxide (NO) and glucose in a tumor angiogenesis model. By combining paper technologies to electrochemical sensing, we envision that an easy-to-use, smart tumor model can be built. The devices will be tested on co-cultured endothelial and tumor cells, to […]

The proposed MITACS GRA project is part of the Human Surgeome Project at the German Cancer Center, which uses advanced machine learning and deep learning technologies to improve surgical practices. By analyzing large amounts of surgical video data, the project aims to enhance surgical training, skill assessment, and workflow. It will develop systems that provide […]

Nearly all contraceptive services in Tanzania are free of charge. However, many adolescent girls do not seek contraception through community clinics for various reasons, including the stigma and perceived promiscuity associated with young girls who access contraception. In turn, adolescent sexual and contraceptive stigma contributes to reduced reproductive autonomy and a lack of women’s sexual […]

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, yet long-term continuous blood pressure monitoring, an accurate technique for prevention and early detection, remains largely unavailable outside of clinical settings. Such measurements presently require invasive, expensive, and impractical instrumentation thus preventing widespread use in non-clinical settings like at home and in research. This project aims […]

Empawerpet (empawerpet.com) is pioneering the field of canine mental health diagnostics through their veterinary clinic-based biomarker testing platform. While they have established a foundation in biochemical analysis, they recognize the need to expand their diagnostic capabilities through a new AI non-invasive, accessible methods. The company is therefore interested in expanding their current clinic-based biomarker testing […]

Working with Sunnybrook hospital’s Green Task Force, we will be collecting information on their reduction of material and textile waste, innovative technologies as to the process of change, and then creating an interactive art piece in the central lobby to showcase the advancements and celebrations that these new processes have helped the hospital, the diversion […]

There is a critical period during late gestation in humans and perinatally in atricial animals like rats and mice , during which the building blocks of energy homeostasis, including the hypothalamic regulation of food intake and energy balance become established. During this early postnatal period, neuronal dendritic and axonal elongation as well as pruning takes […]

Obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) affect millions of people worldwide. When considering dietary strategies to offset T2D, the focus has been mainly to reduce amounts and specific types of fat and carbohydrates, with very little consideration given to protein sources. Earlier studies done by the applicant and colleagues showed that dietary protein composition influences […]

Rapid diagnostic tests play a crucial role in preventative medicine and epidemiology. Despite their widespread adoption in the industry, obtaining precise, quantitative results for low concentrations of analyte remains a significant challenge. For example, point-of-care (POC) tests for COVID-19 can exhibit a 70% rate of false negatives in some cases. The aim of this project […]

Devant le nombre grandissant d’études sur l’effet des médicaments pris pendant la grossesse, les chercheurs et cliniciens sont confrontés à une multitude de résultats, parfois contradictoires. Les méta-analyses peuvent aider à évaluer la qualité et à synthétiser ces études. Les résultats des méta-analyses peuvent toutefois être biaisés par le biais de publication, qui survient lorsque […]

Connections for Seniors (CFS) is a nonprofit organization in Newfoundland and Labrador dedicated to helping seniors maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life through essential services like housing, transportation, and meal programs. To meet growing demand, CFS is expanding its social enterprise efforts with the goal of generating more revenue for its programs. This project […]