L’électronique imprimée permet la fabrication de dispositifs flexibles et peu coûteux, mais elle repose actuellement sur des métaux non renouvelables (argent, cuivre, aluminium) imprimés sur des plastiques, générant des déchets électroniques difficilement recyclables. Dans un contexte de transition écologique, ce modèle soulève des préoccupations environnementales croissantes. Le projet présenté vise à remplacer ces métaux par […]

This project supports BioWise Technologies Inc. in advancing the development of sustainable, food-grade fungal proteins through controlled microbial fermentation. The intern will screen and evaluate a library of fungal strains based on protein content and amino acid composition to identify high-performing candidates. Selected strains will undergo purification and genetic characterization, followed by optimization of growth […]

The primary challenge addressed by 3GO is the predictability gap in preclinical drug testing. Traditional models often fail to replicate full-organ function, leading to high failure rates during clinical trials. This shortcoming has been emphasized in the drug discovery landscape as a limiting factor in accelerating therapy development. Internal consultations with Dr. Rogers’ lab and […]

A stoma is a small, surgically created opening on the abdomen that is used to remove body waste into a collection bag. Stomas are common in procedures related to cancer, injury, and bowel and bladder issues. However, stoma operations introduce challenges. Patients often experience fear and anxiety prior to surgery, and must typically stay in […]

STEMCELL offers a suite of GMP reagents suitable for human T-cell culture. The project will test this suite of reagents in a lentiviral transduction workflow and optimize protocols with these reagents in the UBC workflow for the generation of CAR-T Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products. STEMCELL will use the knowledge gained in this project to answer […]

This project aims to improve alarm systems in industrial facilities to help plant operators respond more effectively during abnormal situations by developing advanced, data-driven solutions. While alarm systems are designed to notify operators of abnormalities or equipment failures, in practice, operators often face an overwhelming number of alarms, many of which are unnecessary or repetitive. […]

This project explores how special features called “spin defects” in a two-dimensional material known as hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) can be used for quantum sensing. Quantum sensors can detect very small changes in magnetic or electric fields, and this research will help determine if h-BN is a good material for building them. The goal is […]

This project brings together Davey Textile Solutions and the Multifunctional Design and Additive Manufacturing (MDAM) Lab at the University of Alberta to enhance textile production using additive manufacturing technology. Traditional tooling in textile factories is often generic and not optimized for ergonomics or specific tasks. This project addresses these limitations by designing and 3D printing […]

This project explores a new way to turn kraft lignin—a waste byproduct from the pulp and paper industry—into useful gases that can be used to make chemicals and fuels. Currently, kraft lignin is mostly burned for heat, but it contains valuable elements that are hard to recover due to its complex structure. The proposed process […]

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) is a critical treatment for over 30 serious diseases, including blood cancers and genetic disorders. It relies on hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), which regenerate the blood and immune systems. These cells can be collected from bone marrow, cord blood, or mobilized peripheral blood, and may come from the patient (autologous) […]

This project will focus on improving how we assess the environmental impact of new materials and technologies by using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The goal is to help the partner organization make better decisions when developing or using innovative products, especially those aimed at reducing carbon emissions. By creating clear, science-based models and tools, the […]

This research explores the design, optimization, and demonstration of dense fiber optic mesh networks to enable low-power digital optical switching. Digital Optical switching by-passes the energy intensive OEO (optical-electrical-optical) conversion that surrounds the current CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) switching fabric due to the need for buffering, ADC/DAC (analog to digital conversion/ digital to analog […]