Zika virus is an important mosquito-transmitted human pathogen endemic to tropical and subtropical parts of the world and was responsible for the pandemic in South America in 2016. In pregnant women, the virus can cross the placenta and infect the brain of developing fetus leading to congenital abnormalities and life-long sequelae in newborn babies. Currently […]

Very little research has explored ultra-endurance running, particularly in females (15% of tested subjects). We therefore have a very limited understanding about human performance, and specifically female physiology, with ultra-distances >350 km. Lululemon Athletica inc. has sponsored an initiative ‘Project FURTHER’ whereby ten females will attempt to run as far as possible within a 6-day […]

This project aims to enable Duesytech Online to provide services to match a customer’s technology service needs with the technologist or technician (tech) who is best equipped to provide that service. This matching is achieved through Machine Learning (ML) algorithms that are applied to find the best match given all the criteria set by the […]

This project aims to thoroughly understand the diagnostic testing market in Canada, the US, and Globally. The project will task the intern to elucidate and report on the current global, North American, and Canadian landscape for Lateral Flow Assays (LFA’s), including identification of the current manufacturers, distributors and sellers, and test manufacturer and retail price […]

To ensure that PPPH priority projects are developed using the most up-to-date evidence and to increase the likelihood of project success, evidence synthesis will be crucial in facilitating a deeper understanding of community health issues, the contributing factors, associated health inequities, and appropriate interventions to improve health outcomes. The objectives of this project are: 1) […]

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is a large provincial health authority serving the health needs of the population of Alberta with a mission to provide patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Inclusion of technology innovations within the system and in the community can support AHS’ mission. The challenge, however, is […]

Understanding the interplay among the diverse values that provide ecological services is an important research undertaking. Objectives of the proposed research are to examine the interaction between landscape-scale wildlife and carbon values and to investigate the use of wolves as foci for ecotourism activities. Internship objectives are: 1) estimation of wolf and prey densities through […]

To ensure that PPPH priority projects are developed using the most up-to-date evidence and to increase the likelihood of project success, evidence synthesis will be crucial in facilitating a deeper understanding of community health issues, the contributing factors, associated health inequities, and appropriate interventions to improve health outcomes. The objective of this project is to […]

Dolce & Gourmando Inc., a Toronto-based retail business specializing in unique specialty foods, currently faces challenges in inventory and product information management. It’s reliance on diverse suppliers, absence of an integrated inventory management system, lack of customization options in the existing software, and financial inability to implement cost-intensive alternatives [1,2,3], necessitate the development of a […]

We at Slow Bottled Sunday upcycle fresh, Okanagan fruit into whole-food based condiments. Each of our gluten-free, low sugar, low sodium, plant-based products are loaded with real food. They include: Cherry Barbecue Sauce, Plum Ketchup, Peach Habanero Hot Sauce, Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Apricot Mustard, and Pear Jerk Sauce. We have a very strong presence […]

There is increasing interest in consuming caffeine through non-traditional methods, e.g., coffee and teas. Previous research has shown that caffeine appears in the bloodstream faster after chewing gum containing caffeine compared to swallowing caffeine pills. This suggests that caffeine can be absorbed faster through the mouth compared to digestion. However, it is unknown how caffeine […]

Smash + Tess is a women-owned clothing company that produces premium dreamwear designed and ethically produced in North America. Our line of clothing invites women to relax, indulge, and imagine, without ever having to leave the comfort of home. Our core values revolve around slowing down the fashion cycle, prioritizing products made from genuinely happy […]