it is planned to devise 3D printable PLA-PEG gels hosting st EOs (called emulgels). The primary objective of this research is to develop innovative methods to manufacture multifunctional 3D-printed hydrogels that can be applied to wound treatments. The challenges include stabilization of EO droplet in gel media along with engineering the rheological properties of emulgels […]

Funded by NRC and CIHR, VR-SIM Carers brings together an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, and carers of person with dementia (PWD) to develop a virtual reality reality-based simulation training platform (VRSTP) where dementia caregivers may safely practice different strategies and approaches to difficult caregiving scenarios without real-world consequences within an interactive 3D virtual world. […]

Municipal governments are required to provide recreation, sport, and physical activity opportunities to all citizens, including those who experience disability. However, municipalities may not be aware of the key factors that will increase participation for this population. The goal of this project will be to develop a set of recommendations for municipalities to create and […]

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), characterized by the absence of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER2) expression, exhibits high invasiveness, metastatic potential, and poor prognosis. Current chemotherapy for metastatic TNBC is associated with low response rates and short progression-free survival. It is imperative to find new therapies for this […]

This project was born from the Medventions Atlantic Fellowship where, as a part of the psychiatry team, Chloe Robichaud shadowed Dr. Abraham Nunes to identify any problems that stood in the path of innovation and optimization within the field of psychiatric care. As a psychiatrist in the Mood Disorders Clinic in the NSHA Central Zone, […]

This project aims to thoroughly understand the diagnostic testing market in Canada, the US, and Globally. The project will task the intern to elucidate and report on the current global, North American, and Canadian landscape for Lateral Flow Assays (LFA’s), including identification of the current manufacturers, distributors and sellers, and test manufacturer and retail price […]

To ensure that PPPH priority projects are developed using the most up-to-date evidence and to increase the likelihood of project success, evidence synthesis will be crucial in facilitating a deeper understanding of community health issues, the contributing factors, associated health inequities, and appropriate interventions to improve health outcomes. The objectives of this project are: 1) […]

For the past 5 years, Craven SPORT Services has been providing an osteoarthritis (OA) exercise intervention programs within their Saskatoon clinic. Demand for the OA program has grown considerably over the last two years with waitlists for each cycle of the program and increased client retention for consecutive program cycles (often several months and years). […]

Le génie cognitique allie des connaissances provenant de divers champs dont l’informatique, la robotique et les sciences humaines au sens large. Il s’intéresse particulièrement à l’interface et l’intégration entre l’humain et les diverses technologies qui peuvent améliorer son accès à l’information ou ses capacités. Le programme de psychiatrie neurodéveloppementale (PPNA) offre du support aux personnes […]

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is a large provincial health authority serving the health needs of the population of Alberta with a mission to provide patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Inclusion of technology innovations within the system and in the community can support AHS’ mission. The challenge, however, is […]

Development of an integrated and unified GetSkinHelp Experience powered by Data & Artificial Intelligence

La sclérose en plaques est une maladie chronique qui atteint généralement les jeunes adultes. Elle est souvent associée à d’autres maladies chroniques telles que l’hypertension artérielle. Les patients ont donc tendance à consommer plusieurs médicaments pour traiter la sclérose en plaques et les autres maladies. Or, la consommation de plusieurs médicaments peut avoir des effets […]