Proteins can exist in two forms: left-handed (L) or right-handed (D); however, for indeterminate reasons life on this planet only uses the L-form. When studied in more detail, both protein forms possess identical physiochemical and biological properties. Yet, D-proteins show minimal proteolytic degradation and fail to elicit immune responses in animals, due to their unnatural […]

This proposed research project is an extension of a previous NSERC CRD project that is developing improved control of the hydrogen fuel supply to Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) used in FC buses. The models developed in this research are expected to give improved hydrogen leak detection and fuel supply control during FC module […]

Microplastic pollution is an emerging threat to marine environments. Microplastics (small plastic polymers

Étant donné que les technologies de l’information sont de plus en plus utilisées, les fournisseurs doivent assurer la maximisation de la bande passante de leurs installations en tout temps. Pour les réflecteurs embarqués sur les satellites, cela signifie qu’un minimum de distorsion thermique est souhaitable pour obtenir un maximum de performance. Ces distorsions thermiques apparaissent […]

Machine learning is the concept where a computer can be trained to recognize data and predict future outcomes based on the trends that exist in the data. This method of analysis has not been used on engine data, specifically in-line oil. Oil is an engine’s lifeblood and a lot of data can be collected and […]

Chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a debilitating disease with enormous economic and personal impact. To date there is no approved treatment that can repair the severed nerves found in SCI. The research project entails translational development of an early stage experimental protein drug candidate that has shown remarkable ability to trigger dormant human stem […]

Ethernet networks are typically best effort networks where traffic flows may contribute on creating network congestion and lead the switches to start dropping packets randomly. This results in unstable network latency that some applications cannot tolerate, especially in the context of 5G networks where delay constraints are very tight. The proposed research project aims at […]

My work will provide an important insight of the newly developed S1229. Cyclodextrins (S1229) are cyclic molecule composed of 7-sugars, with a unique structure. S1229 forms a hydrophobic core, which interacts with cholesterol and phospholipid by-products and removing them from the membrane. SolAeroMed has shown that S1229 was able to repair lung surfactant function. Lung […]

Afin de limiter les impacts négatifs des systèmes agricoles et d’augmenter leur capacité d’adaptation aux changements climatiques, des initiatives (programmes, politiques, réglementations) ont été mises en oeuvre au Québec pour encourager l’adoption des pratiques agroenvironnementales (PAE), des pratiques qui diminuent notamment la pollution des sols et de l’eau, augmentent la biodiversité des fermes et génèrent […]

Traumatic events such as work related accidents, injuries or assault may result in the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This condition is associated with sleep disruption, nightmares, anxiety, and avoidance of the environment where the traumatic event occurred. Significant proportions of patients diagnosed with PTSD are disabled from working; however, little is known regarding […]

Évaluation de la performance d’un nouveau procédé d’épuration des eaux usées fonctionnant avec des plantes qui poussent sur un sol travaillé (ELAPS). A l’aide d’un instrument de laboratoire, suivi du devenir de plusieurs contaminants après traitement avec le procédé en développement. Caractérisation de nouveaux sous-produits de dégradation formés dans le milieu. Étude du pouvoir de […]

Malgré l’influence du climat sur les entreprises, les exploitants touristiques ne le considèrent pas comme un risque stratégique et agissent souvent en réaction au manque actuel d’informations sur l’imprévisibilité de la météo et du climat. Ce projet proposé vise la réalisation d’un diagnostic territorial des vulnérabilités, des risques et des opportunités pour le secteur touristique […]