Ultra-high field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (UHF-MRI) allows for visualization of deep brain regions in exquisite detail, unlike any other imaging modality. In Canada, there are only a few MRI machines that can generate magnetic fields strong enough (7T or higher) to obtain UHF-MRI scans. The ability to visualize and locate deeper brain regions with millimetric […]

This project looks to examine the safety of the medication Pimavanserin, marketed under the brand name Nuplazid. Pimavanserin is prescribed to manage Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis, a common side effect of Parkinson Disease medications. This medication has already received regulatory approval in the United Stated by the Food and Drug Administration under a special program called […]

Attention, an important aspect of human cognition, is needed for safe mobility and navigation through the environment. With age, the ability to move and navigate through the world requires greater cognitive resources. Previous brain imaging research has shown that mobility impairments are associated with reduced attention. However, previous work was limited to assessing attention while […]

Women are vastly underrepresented in venture capital (VC) firms. There is also a lack of women entering the field of venture capital due to systemic barriers and a lack of momentum to shift existing barriers for women to enter the venture capital world. This research aims to understand the current status of women in VC […]

The approach to assessing Atlantic salmon in Newfoundland is based on patterns of salmon production and habitat that were established for populations in rivers much further south. The physical and biological characteristics of watersheds and rivers in Newfoundland are different from the southern rivers and the bases for conservation decisions are likely inappropriate. Establishing relationships […]

The proposed research project will develop an innovative method to design healthcare processes and apply the method to the care of stroke patients in Newfoundland and Labrador. The design method is grounded in engineering techniques, starting with establishing the design requirements of the system that is to be designed. The project will support underlying ongoing […]

In this Mitacs project, the BSI intern will work with the University of Toronto’s Urban Climate Action Project (UCAP) and with Social Innovation Canada to distill and build on insights gleaned from jurisdictional scans, environmental reports, and other outputs produced by the University of Toronto’s Sustainability in a Living Lab course cohort and previous ones. […]

Nous proposons un système de bourse du carbone qui offre l’opportunité aux citoyens de participer à la lutte aux changements climatiques. Dans ce système, tous les humains ont le droit d’émettre une certaine quantité de carbone chaque année. Ce quota d’émission diminue graduellement d’année en année, de façon à respecter l’Accord de Paris. Un citoyen […]

Indigenous-led conservation areas require an economic heart. One approach could come through natural climate solutions (NCS) – activities which protect, restore and manage lands to maximize carbon sequestration and storage. Indigenous Peoples have been managing their lands and waters for thousands of years, and they have a wealth of knowledge to continue to steward these […]

With the 2021 commitment to develop a National School Food Policy, Canada joins other G7 countries and much of the industrialized world in prioritizing the health, education and development of children, by ensuring they have access to healthy food at school every day. This research will investigate existing school food programs (SFPs) across Canada and […]

La vaccination demeure une des interventions les plus efficaces pour réduire la mortalité associée aux maladies infectieuses telles la pneumonie et l’influenza (CCNI, 2020). Depuis mars 2020, les pharmaciens communautaires Québécois se sont joints à l’effort collectif de vaccination grâce à l’obtention du droit de prescrire et d’injecter les vaccins (ASSNAT, 2020). Selon l’expérience de […]

Deep brain stimulation is a treatment method for Parkinson’s Disease, involving implanting an electrode deep into the brain. This procedure has a small but serious risk of complications such as hemorrhage and infection. However, a new stimulation technique, called temporal interference stimulation, may circumvent these risks, and allow for non-invasive deep brain stimulation. Temporal interference […]