System transformation efforts that optimize access to the right care at the right time with a goal to reduce wait times in mental health services could make a difference to the lives of all Canadians. In response to the impending crisis of access barriers to mental health care, this project will evaluate the implementation of […]

Currently, KidsAbility therapists spend a substantial portion of their time on indirect client activities, primarily focused on creating extensive reports and notes that detail each child’s progress. For every minute spent with a client, clinicians spend up to two minutes writing these important documents. This process, while crucial, is time-consuming and diverts valuable resources from […]

Lung cancer is a significant health concern worldwide, and a common type called non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) is responsible for many cases. Surgery is the preferred treatment for early-stage NSCLC, but it can lead to complications after the operation, affecting patient recovery. In addition, inflammation before surgery has been linked to worse outcomes in […]

Fraser Health is the largest of the five regional health authorities in B.C. working together with the Ministry of Health. Fraser Health Authority is serving 1 in 3 British Columbians. We want to continue to innovate to design learning environments within the health sector that will support fulfilling practice experiences, entice graduates to employment opportunities […]

Bacterial cystitis (BC) is a common painful inflammatory disease of the urinary bladder due to an infection. Even with antibiotic treatment, BC continues to have significant negative impacts of patients’ quality of life due to pain and risk of recurrence. Altheda Wellness Innovation Inc. (Altheda) is a Maritime´s based biotechnology company that specialized in the […]

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (“yeast infections”) affect 75% of women at some point in their life. Approximately 10% of them will experience recurrent yeast infections, which have considerable emotional and economic ramifications and require prolonged antifungal treatment. Despite the prevalence of recurrent yeast infections, we lack an understanding of the human immune system and microbial population factors […]

We would like to investigate the use of hearing aids in real life environments. Retrospective questionnaires are often subject to memory errors and recall biases. In order to obtain more accurate momentary evaluations of sound and noise, our proposed research involves asking participants to complete real-time evaluations in the laboratory and in their everyday environments. […]

The Better Connected project is a collaboration between 411 Seniors Centre Society and researchers from Simon Fraser University’s Science and Technology Research (STAR) Institute. It aims to address technology and internet-related challenges faced by seniors by developing programs to enhance their digital skills. With a focus on digital access, accessibility, capacity, and capability, the project […]

Rimer Alco North America Inc. (RANA) manufactures Mine Refuge Systems for the global mining industry. The goal of this partnership project between The University of Manitoba and RANA is to undertake a comprehensive research that will help us to understand air flow pattern within the Refuge Systems and will lead to optimal manufacturing processes. The […]

This collaborative project will be undertaken by researchers at the University of Guelph and Bremen. The primary objective of this project will be to determine whether a multi-sensor wearable is more accurate at predicting energy expenditure amongst preschoolers. Data from Canadian (n=40; 3-5 years of age) and German children (n=40; 3-5 years of age) will […]

Including people who use drugs (PWUD) in research related to the use of substances and community harm-reduction interventions is crucial for understanding the target population. This population can be difficult capture in research and may be hesitant to participate due to the stigmatized nature of substance use. This scoping review will summarize the existing literature […]

Paramedics provide essential emergency care services for Canadians. However, in providing this service, paramedics are exposed to many highly demanding task and situations. Further, these high demands are often referred to when paramedics suffer pain, discomfort and even injury. While efforts are underway to lessen these demands where possible, due to the nature of paramedic […]