Cannabigerol (CBG) and Cannabichromene (CBC), like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), are chemical compounds called cannabinoids that are traditionally found in cannabis plants. Prior research has shown that these compounds display pain-relieving and anti-anxiety properties. However, the mechanisms of how these effects happen are unknown. This project, in collaboration with Westleaf Labs LP, will examine […]

Iron deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world. It is the leading cause of anemia (insufficient red blood cells in the body to transport oxygen to tissues) and can result in cognitive impairments such as poor memory, attention, and concentration as well as weakened immunity and susceptibility to infections. Although […]

DNA is a powerful tool for biological applications, including agriculture, because of its predictable properties and biocompatibility. This project will focus on the development of DNA tools for protection of crops. The ability to use these DNA tools to manage crops in a highly selective, low intensity manner can increase the sustainability of the agriculture […]

Understand the performance of wood shearwalls with respect to heightened seismic loads especially for multi-storey wood structures. The proposed project is conducted in collaboration with the Canadian Wood Council as the industrial partner, and it aims to address the impact of extending the light frame wood shearwalls to taller buildings especially as it pertains to […]

Textiles resistant to hazardous chemicals always have utilized perfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) due to the unique repellent properties of perfluorinated (-CF3) chemical groups. However, due to their toxicity in the environment and on human health, many countries worldwide are planning to bad PFAS from production. PRE Labs Inc., a safety products manufacturer headquartered in Kelowna, BC, […]

Carbon-based nanomaterials have gained substantial interest for application in cementitious mixtures. These nanomaterials can modify the microstructure of cementitious mixtures and improve their engineering properties such as their strength and durability. The strength enhancement has significant implications for the concrete industry as it can compensate for the strength reductions caused by high replacement levels of […]

Crust Craft is a specialty bakery producing pizza doughs, flatbreads and pie crusts. In 2023, Crust Craft started to use an in-house sourdough fermentation as a tool to reduce the use of additives, and to achieve premium quality products. Current applications of sourdough fermentations in baking were not optimized to improve the quality of flatbread […]

Wheat carotenoids give durum wheat pasta a light yellow color. Wheat lipoxygenase oxidizes flour carotenoids and further loss of carotenoids is caused by extrusion of pasta. Because bright yellow pasta is preferred by consumers, oxidation of carotenoids during extrusion impairs pasta quality. To maintain the yellow color that is mediated by flour carotenoids, pasta extruders […]

Les revêtements à base de complexes polyélectrolytes (CPE) sont de plus en plus reconnus pour leur capacité à protéger et à conférer différentes propriétés à de nombreux substrats tels que le textile, le bois et le papier. Composés d’un polyanion et d’un polycation qui se lient par interactions électrostatiques, ces systèmes offrent l’avantage de pouvoir […]

Reinforcement learning algorithms are successfully employed in diverse industries, for instance in autonomous driving, trading or gaming. However, their generalization especially in critical-decision making systems has raised concerns about their robustness to attacks. The 22nd recommendation issued by the White House (2016) to prepare for the future of AI states: ”Agencies (…) should ensure that […]

The Canadian hop industry requires supportive resources from the scientific community to develop their own unique Canadian hop varieties with characteristics desirable to craft brewers. An alternative to the time- and labour-intensive method of selective breeding, new hop varieties may be obtained by identifying novel species in the wild. With its mild winters and long, […]

The proposed project outlines a collaboration between researchers at Queen’s University and engineers at Bombardier Inc. In this collaboration, researchers would develop new computational tools and methods for designing quiet aircraft with considerations for the total weight of the aircraft. The proposed Mitacs internships will strengthen collaboration efforts between Queen’s and Bombardier and facilitate use […]