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Optimized sourdough fermentation for improved quality of specialty baked goods.

Crust Craft is a specialty bakery producing pizza doughs, flatbreads and pie crusts. In 2023, Crust Craft started to use an in-house sourdough fermentation as a tool to reduce the use of additives, and to achieve premium quality products. Current applications of sourdough fermentations in baking were not optimized to improve the quality of flatbread and existing knowledge therefore does not readily translate to the intended application. In addition, the fermentation protocols to maintain a stable sourdough with desirable technological properties remain largely unknown. It is therefore the overall aim of this project to develop an optimized sourdough fermentation protocol, and to evaluate the stability of the sourdough during continuous propagation in the bakery.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Gänzle

Student:

Partner:

Crust Craft

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Bridging Healthcare Gaps: Implementing Wearable Virtual Care for Wound Management in Remote Northern Saskatchewan

The proposed project involves utilizing the TeleVu system- a cutting-edge virtual care technology-to enhance medical services for wound care in remote communities. This system allows health professionals to monitor and treat patients from a distance, which is crucial for areas where medical resources are scarce. The research undertaken will assess the effectiveness of this technology, its integration into current healthcare practices, and the training required for optimal use. For TeleVu, the Partner Organization, the project offers invaluable insights into user experience and system performance, potentially driving improvements in their technology. The success of this project could lead to wider adoption of TeleVu’s systems, cementing their role as a key provider of telehealth solutions and contributing to improved healthcare outcomes in underserved regions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ivar Mendez

Student:

Partner:

Televu Innovation Ltd.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate

Assessing biological fungicide benefits to wild blueberry health

This project’s goal is to provide an assessment of the efficacy and the physiological and molecular effects of a biological fungicide, Serenade® (a.i. Bacillus amy/o/iquefaciens QST713, previously subtilis}, in rotation with other conventional foliar fungicides when treating Botrytis cinerea infection in wild lowbush blueberry crops. During the reproductive year of blueberry growth, the pathogenic fungi Botrytis cinerea can cause regular and devastating losses by infecting blossoms which directly reduces berry yields. With increasing global temperatures, more frequent rainfall, and an increase in infection events in the Atlantic region, the climate that supports the sporulation and growth of this disease will continue to expand. The results of this study will be relevant to individual growers, industry and inform for Canadian exports because there is an increasing requirement to limit chemical residues on exports to key countries such as the European Union. The benefits of incorporating biological fungicides in rotation with current products have yet to be fully understood. The efficacy and additional benefits of Serenade® will be assessed through evaluating plant health and performance over two field seasons. The upregulation of pathogenesis-related and defense genes caused by fungicide-plant interactions will be defined through bioassays.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Percival

Student:

Partner:

Bragg Lumber Company Limited

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) reduces juvenile Pacific salmon prey abundance in a large Pacific Northwest estuary

The Fraser River Estuary, British Columbia, provides important habitat for juvenile Pacific salmon as they migrate
downstream. The tidal marshes that support these juvenile salmon are under pressure from urban development,
pollution, sea-level rise, and invasive species. One invasive plant that thrives in these habitats is purple loosestrife.
It outcompetes native vegetation and can become the dominant plant in tidal wetlands. However, the impact that
purple loosestrife has on the prey resources that juvenile salmon need is poorly understood. Furthermore, efforts
to control purple loosestrife spread in the region lack the follow up monitoring necessary to determine their efficacy.
This research aims to address these knowledge gaps by (1) measuring the differences in juvenile Pacific salmon
prey abundance in invaded and reference marshes and (2) determining the cost-effectiveness of current control
methods for purple loosestrife in the region

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tara Martin

Student:

Partner:

Raincoast Conservation Foundation

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Research & Development of 3 novel Lateral Flow Assays

Chromacare aims to revolutionize precision health through Mobile-based At-home Lab Tests. To the end, over the next 12 months, commencing in early 2024, Chromacare will develop up to three novel quantitative Lateral Flow Assays (LFA) that will be measured with our proprietary Chromacare App.
We will employ two Chemistry PhD graduates on a full-time basis to perform the necessary research and validation work required for the development of the LFAs. The two PhD graduates we have identified are uniquely suited to excel in this role.
On the diagnostic front, Chromacare’s goal is a prime example of predictive biosensing. With the ability to monitor
critical biomarkers, such as the hormone Vitamin D or Iron, we will inform users of potential health issues before symptoms manifest. Furthermore, our tests and paired App offers a new dimension in digital therapeutics, providing personalized health advice and management guidance more efficient ways than currently possible.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Serpe

Student:

Partner:

ChromaCare Labs Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Retail trade

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Biological clustering of pulmonary exacerbations in CF (BIOPEX-CF)

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that leads to acute episodes of worsening respiratory symptoms termed pulmonary exacerbations (PEx). The current PEx treatment paradigm involves using oral or intravenous antibiotics under the assumption that all of these episodes are caused by worsening bacterial infection, but PEx can also be attributed to viral infections, air pollution, allergens, and treatment non-adherence. In collaboration with the PRevention Of Organ Failure Centre of Excellence (PROOF), we aim to group PEx based on circulating molecular data (proteins, RNA) that more accurately reflects the biology of the PEx. This important knowledge imparted from this project will pave the way for more specific and effective PEx treatment strategies. This project will benefit the PROOF Centre as the molecular data can be used to develop blood-based biomarkers to advance their mandate of providing biomarker solutions for health care.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bradley Quon

Student:

Partner:

PROOF Centre of Excellence

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Toward low-carbon cementitious mixtures with the application of carbon-based nanomaterials

Carbon-based nanomaterials have gained substantial interest for application in cementitious mixtures. These nanomaterials can modify the microstructure of cementitious mixtures and improve their engineering properties such as their strength and durability. The strength enhancement has significant implications for the concrete industry as it can compensate for the strength reductions caused by high replacement levels of Portland cements with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) or by incorporation of low-grade SCMs, allowing reduction of the carbon footprint of cementitious mixtures. This project aims to study the effects of three carbon-based nanomaterials namely, CNFs produced by our industry partner, Carbonova corporation, and commercially available CNTs and GO to produce low-carbon cementitious mixtures. It benefits Carbonova by advancing their sustainable market development in cement and concrete industry. The results will be of use to modify their CNFs for higher compatibility with cementitious mixtures. Additionally, the comparison among carbon-based nanomaterials provides insights for their product development.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rahil Khoshnazar

Student:

Partner:

Carbonova

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Development of oleophobic textile finishes incorporating a single perfluorinated carbon atom

Textiles resistant to hazardous chemicals always have utilized perfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) due to the unique repellent properties of perfluorinated (-CF3) chemical groups. However, due to their toxicity in the environment and on human health, many countries worldwide are planning to bad PFAS from production. PRE Labs Inc., a safety products manufacturer headquartered in Kelowna, BC, produces uniforms for law enforcement and the Canadian Armed Forces, and would like to understand the maximum possible liquid repellency that can be achieved for a fabric that is PFAS-free. In the proposed project, fabric finishes utilizing a single CF3 group will be studied. The objective of the project is to determine how liquid repellent a fabric can be designed, when finished with a coating containing this sole CF3 group. Students will investigate molecular morphology, fabric properties, and fundamental theory to design textiles that maximally repel hazardous liquids.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kevin Golovin

Student:

Partner:

Pacific Research and Engineering Labs Canada Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Applied theatre in Organizational Settings

The main focus of this project is to explore the use of drama and theatre techniques in organizational and management contexts to support transformational learning and enhance professional practice. Through case studies from different cultural backgrounds, the research will examine how applied theatre, as an embodied exploration, facilitates the transformation of organizational knowledge from tacit to explicit. It will also analyze the techniques, conventions, benefits, and challenges involved in such methodology. The research will highlight how an applied theatre approach provides more possibilities of choice for theatre practitioners working alongside consultants, those in management and leadership positions, and in the design and delivery of executive education curricula. Participating institutions can benefit greatly from the collaborative project effort to unite the experience of the Concordia Masters in Human Systems Intervention with the development of a similar program in Colombia. The project will provide Universidad del Valle with a new perspective on the practical and applied aspects of this field, with an emphasis on experiential learning and the emergence of new knowledge in organizational change contexts. The findings from this research will contribute to a book co-authored by the Concordia professor, enriching the academic discourse and practical applications in the field.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Warren Linds

Student:

Partner:

Universidad del Valle

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Education; Social Innovation; Other

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Deflection of multi-storey buildings containing shearwall

Understand the performance of wood shearwalls with respect to heightened seismic loads especially for multi-storey wood structures. The proposed project is conducted in collaboration with the Canadian Wood Council as the industrial partner, and it aims to address the impact of extending the light frame wood shearwalls to taller buildings especially as it pertains to wall deformation. The project will focus on experimental testing and analytical development to provide engineers with improved understanding of the shearwall behaviours, especially in high seismic regions. The Mitacs internships will focus on interacting directly with the CWC staff to conduct numerical analysis using their software to develop tools to achieve more efficient designs and ensure safety of buildings. New design rules backed by experimental and computational research on the deflection of shearwalls has potential to reduce the current practice of over-designing that introduces additional costs and affects the competitiveness of Canada’s forest products industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ghasan Doudak

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Wood Council

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Development of aptamer-based enzyme inhibitors for agricultural applications

DNA is a powerful tool for biological applications, including agriculture, because of its predictable properties and biocompatibility. This project will focus on the development of DNA tools for protection of crops. The ability to use these DNA tools to manage crops in a highly selective, low intensity manner can increase the sustainability of the agriculture industry as a whole, regardless of location. This new technology could be rapidly and cost effectively adopted by growers to manage agricultural pests that have developed resistance to current control measures, reducing input costs for growers and preserving crop yield potential of current agronomic systems.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maria DeRosa

Student:

Partner:

Nufarm Agriculture Inc.

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Agriculture; Manufacturing

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

Development of a bioinformatic workflow for comprehensive microbiome analysis and phenotype prediction on host and environmental health

Microbial life forms complex communities that sustain all other living organisms on our planet. These microbial communities can colonize various environments, from inside our intestinal tract to the extreme Arctic Ocean. The set of genes in these communities is called the microbiome, and its components determine the health or disease of humans and natural ecosystems. Therefore, analyzing the microbiome can be used for diagnostic assessment in diverse environments. Here, we propose the development of computational software that performs a comprehensive analysis of microbiome samples to evaluate disease risk to develop precise diagnoses of human and environmental health from microbiome data.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Casey Hubert

Student:

Partner:

BioAro

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Retail trade

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

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Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.