This project aims to uncover how viruses and environmental toxins can enter through the gut and nasal cavity and cause changes in the microbiome (microbes that inhabit the body) that contributes to the development of Parkinson’s disease (PD). We hypothesize that these viral and toxin insults disrupt the microbiome and cause a pro-inflammatory environment that […]

Overall project objectives are: 1. Determine what level minimum level of training required for non-accredited personnel to accurately and competently compound prescription medications. This objective will be accomplished through intern participation in formal and informal training, followed by assessment of their skills in real scenarios. Documentation of training methods and possible deficiencies will help in […]

The intern will assist with the development of the online analytics simulation game, Cortex. The first objective is to add a new scenario to the game. In partnership with SAS associates and HEC Montreal’s students and teachers, a new scenario will be incorporated into Cortex. The two analytics trending areas of climate change and sports […]

Serious environmental problems exist in Mexico, but changes can still be made, especially where renewable energy initiatives can help individual companies derive economic benefits from responsible disposal of the waste they produce. This project will conduct market research for Mexico to understand food processing businesses and explore other potential target markets. By quantifying the advantages […]

Geomembranes (thin sheets that can be polymeric or bituminous), are used as the liners in waste containment and mineral extraction facilities to protect the surrounding environment from contaminant migration. Environmental awareness and high demand for mineral resources increased the demand for geomembranes and have created economic opportunities for Canadian companies with an estimated revenue of […]

This project is to test the potential of standard extracts of Hemp cannabis plants from 50N Biotech, a Canada–based biotech company, in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Our working hypothesis is that these extracts strongly suppress the inflammation in the gut of individuals who have the disease, and the combination treatment of these […]

Le présent projet, mené conjointement avec l’organisme Accent international et avec la collaboration du Cégep de Thetford et ses équipes sportives (les Filons), vise à améliorer les pratiques relatives à l’équité, diversité et l’inclusion (ÉDI) dans l’encadrement des quelque 300 étudiants-athlètes du Cégep de Thetford. Au-delà des bénéfices sociaux apportés par la mise en place […]

The COVID-19 vaccination is now widely available for children aged 5 and older, and has been shown to be both safe and effective at preventing serious health outcomes from COVID-19. However, most children in the United States are not vaccinated. In order for public health to identify sub-groups to target immunization campaigns and other efforts […]

Increased stress, anxiety, and educational disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to the reality that many students are entering university-level Calculus with insufficient mathematical preparation and negative attitudes towards learning math. Researchers have also shown that students from traditionally underrepresented groups are at a particularly high-risk of STEM attrition related to these factors. […]

This Mitacs Accelerate represents the first year of the UBC Precast Design Studio, which is a multi-year partnership between the Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI) and the University of British Columbia (UBC). The Studio will provide students with a hands-on learning experience for the seismic design, construction, and seismic response of precast shear walls. This […]

Contaminated sites assessment and remediation is an area of specialized services provided by Keystone Environmental. The technical challenge facing Keystone Environmental is to develop an innovative approach to provide effective contaminated sites services at rocky intertidal beaches in British Columbia. The rocky beaches of Howe Sound, impacted by effluents from pulp mills and mine acid […]

The project is Using SWOT framework, Review and select a business model that best suits Glo3D to enter automotive industry. The candidate along with Sean Toussi(CEO) will be working on reviewing current business models for similar software companies in the industry and how it can be translated to work with our product. The company will […]