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Microbiome-endocannabinoidome role in response to prebiotic and probiotic interventions in a Murine Model of Diet-Induced Metabolic Syndrome

Probiotics could help prevent or treat metabolic-related conditions such as dyslipidemia or Type 2 Diabetes. Combination of probiotics with prebiotic fibers could potentiate the positive effect of these treatments. Our hypothesis is that probiotic strains, coupled with brown algae prebiotic fibers, may hold potential for modulating lipid metabolism, which might represent an interesting avenue for the management of diabetes and metabolic syndrome (MetS) through non-pharmacological treatments. In previous work, we established a murine model of diet-induced metabolic syndrome and type-2 diabetes (T2D) and treated mice with BIOK+ formulation as well as new probiotic strains, with or without prebiotic algae preparation. In this Mitacs Accelerate project, we reinvest samples collected from these animals to investigate the role of the gut microbiome and tissue endocannabinoidome response to the prebiotic and probiotic combinations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Frédéric Raymond;Cristoforo Silvestri

Student:

Partner:

Bio-K Plus International Inc;Kerry (Canada) Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Analysis of lipids extracted from soil exposed to decomposing human remains

Decomposition is the dynamic process whereby a compound is disintegrated into its elementary constituents through physical, chemical and biological mechanisms. Matrices associated with decomposing human remains, such as soil, are an omnipresent source of physical evidence in forensic casework. Previous research has already emphazied the use of these matrices to evaluate their potential to capture time-dependent taphonomic data. The goal is to monitor the lipid profiles over time to establish whether lipids in soil can be used as biomarkers for estimations of the relative stage of decomposition. The investigation will involve lipid extraction and analysis of lipids extracted from soil samples collected from beneath decomposing human remains.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Benoit Daoust

Student:

Partner:

University of Technology Sydney

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Application of Machine Learning Models to Predict Potato Crop Health

This project aims to apply machine learning in the context of potato farming. By analyzing many previous spectrometer scans of potato plant leaves, models will be developed that can estimate the amount of nutrients in a potato plant based on a single scan. The models produced by this project will help offer a more scalable and economical solution for precisely monitoring potato crops. This will provide a way for farmers to assess plant health much more quickly in the field, which in turn allows them to use resources such as fertilizer and water in a more targeted and efficient way.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Milton King;James Hughes

Student:

Partner:

Picketa Systems Inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Agriculture; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

St. Francis Xavier University

Program:

Accelerate

Effects of Probiotics on Anxiety and ADHD in Children

The Probiotics and Mental Health Research Lab in the Psychology Department at Acadia University is currently involved in exciting and innovative research examining the benefits that probiotics (a type of beneficial bacteria found in the human digestive tract as well as in certain foods) may provide to individuals living with psychological conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. While it is already well documented that probiotics promote good digestive health, less is known about the effects of probiotics on psychological health. Lallemand Health Solutions has recently developed a technique to microencapsulate probiotic bacteria so that they are better able to survive stomach acids on their way to the intestines where they exert their beneficial effects. Dr. Susan Potter and Acadia graduate student, Anne Baccardax, plan to investigate the effectiveness of Lallemand’s “Probio’Stick”, a probiotic supplement, in alleviating symptoms of anxiety and ADHD in children. These mental health conditions can significantly impact a child’s quality of life. Research demonstrating that probiotics are an effective and natural treatment for these conditions could lead to tremendous benefits for these children.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Susan Potter

Student:

Partner:

Milk 2020

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Acadia University

Program:

Accelerate

Biobased Polyurethane Composites Comprised of Lignin derivatives

Polyurethanes are an important class of synthetic polymers with widespread applications in consumer products. The origins of most of these products are derived from petrochemicals, and these traditional polymers are non-degradable and have limited recyclable potential. There is a need in this industry to endorses the practice of conserving resources, minimizing the environmental, health impacts of plastics products, and the development and application of bioderived polymers instead of those derived from fossil fuels. The proposed are aimed to developed more sustainable polyurethane composites by incorporating derivatized lignin or its by-products which is obtained as waster biomass. The aforementioned polyurethane composites is useful for the partner organization (Evoco Ltd) as base material for the fabrication of consumer products, such as for footwear, synthetic leather, upholstery and automotive parts.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Guerino Sacripante

Student:

Partner:

Evoco Ltd

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

A Viable Scalable Electrochemical System for Highly Selective CO2 Electroreduction to Formate at High Current Densities

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide, is a major scientific concern to tackle climate change. One promising method is to convert CO2 into fuels via electrochemical CO2 reduction (ECR). Nonetheless, several challenges remain before this technology can be scaled up and commercialized, including achieving a high selectivity, current density (i.e., reaction rate), and long-term stability. This project aims to address these problems by developing novel indium-based catalysts using simple synthesis methods. The primary goal of this project is to comprehend the relationship between catalyst structure and catalytic performance. The system will be optimized for formate production at a current density of 1 A/cm2 and a Faradaic efficiency (i.e., selectivity) greater than 90% and will be tuned to ensure stability for at least 100 hours. The system will then be investigated and optimized at scaled-up electrochemical systems to enhance its reliability for industrialization.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ali Seifitokaldani

Student:

Partner:

Electro Carbon

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Understanding the Professional Well-being of Early Childhood Professionals in Nova Scotia

Early childhood educators are a crucial element of children’s early learning and child care experiences. The state of their well-being is known to influence the quality of care and influence retention/turnover within the field. The early childhood education field in Nova Scotia has experienced considerable changes over the last few years, with the implementation of new early childhood programs in schools, the adoption of a new curriculum framework, COVID-19, and the new bi-lateral child care funding announcement. This research aims to gain an understanding of the current status of the well-being of early childhood professionals in Nova Scotia using a cross-sectional online survey with a validated well-being scale and open-ended questions. Overall, it seeks to explore the current state of professional well-being among early childhood professionals in Nova Scotia.
The focus of the proposed internships is to create a better understanding of the different well-being profiles of early childhood educators in the province and the ways their background experiences may affect their well-being. …

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jessie-Lee McIsaac

Student:

Partner:

Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation;Nova Scotia Early Childhood Development Intervention Association

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Mount Saint Vincent University

Program:

Accelerate

Décomposition de Dantzig-Wolfe pour l’optimisation basée sur des modèles de choix discret avancés

De nombreux problèmes décisionnels réels issus des domaines des transports, de la logistique et de l’administration publique partagent une structure commune dans laquelle un décideur cherche à adopter des politiques permettant d’optimiser un objectif qui dépend de la réaction d’une population. Pour adéquatement formaliser ce type de problème, l’hétérogénéité des préférences et des objectifs des individus doit être fidèlement modélisée. Ceci est généralement rendu possible par l’intégration de modèles de choix discrets avancés dans un problème d’optimisation. Cette intégration produit toutefois des problèmes stochastiques difficiles qui ne peuvent généralement pas être résolus à l’optimalité par des méthodes existantes dans le cas de problèmes de grande taille. Pour faire face à cette limitation, la structure de problèmes d’optimisation importants basés sur des modèles de choix discret sera analysée et des méthodes de décomposition mathématiques de la littérature, en particulier la décomposition de Dantzig-Wolfe, seront adaptées pour en permettre une résolution efficace.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Emma Frejinger

Student:

Partner:

École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Ocean Waves to Power Data Monitoring Buoys

This project aims to design sustainable new microsystems to power data monitoring buoys that can provide a sustainable power source using the ocean waves dynamics. The proposed project will result in significant advances in three long-standing challenges in energy harvesters-based micro devices powering the data monitoring buoys using the ocean waves. These include low frequencies of the ocean waves, mechanical failures due to (high mechanical stress) of the ocean waves, and the efficiency of the energy harvesters-based microdevices.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mohammad Al Janaideh;Lihong Zhang;Lihong Zhang

Student:

Partner:

Net Zero Atlantic

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Accelerate

3D printed bio composites for EMI shielding application

Electromagnetic (EM) waves are becoming more prevalent due to the rapid development of electronics, which pose serious risks to human health, electric devices, and the environment1,2. In order to overcome the above problems, engineering and fabrication of multifunctional EM shielding materials are indispensable. Thus, recently, a wide spectrum of materials ranging from metals to soft conductive materials such as hydrogels, with the majority being focused on exploring EM interference (EMI) shielding materials with lightweight properties, flexibility, and excellent shielding performance3–7. However, due to the high electrical conductivity of the mentioned materials, resulting in high impedance mismatches, these shields reflect a main portion of the incident wave, producing secondary pollution. So, developing high-efficiency EMI shielding with a strong absorption performance remains a tremendous challenge. However, EMI shielding based on an absorption mechanism can be effectively enhanced by controlling the structure (macro and micro-scale) of the shields8,9. By constructing three-dimensional (3D) porous conductive networks and controlling the macro-scale structures, an efficient strategy can alleviate the impedance mismatching and result in lower shielding effectiveness by reflection (SER) value10,11.
Hence, two major approaches are available to improve shielding effectiveness (SE) and control the shielding mechanism.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mohammad Arjmand

Student:

Partner:

Harvard University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Targeting mitochondrial efficiency to promote resilience of dopamine neurons

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease impacting the nervous system and resulting in a wide range of symptoms including characteristic motor impairments such as tremor, slowed movement and muscle rigidity. It is an age-related disease affecting 1% of the population over the age of 60. Although symptomatic treatments are available, there are no disease-modifying therapies. My project will target the underlying causes of neuron loss in PD, which has been linked to mitochondrial dysfunction. Amongst the most affected neuronal populations affected in PD are dopaminergic neurons of the substantia nigra (SNc). These neurons produce dopamine as a chemical messenger and their receptors are key regulators of brain circuits controlling movement. My project will have as a main goal to identify small molecules capable of improving the resilience of dopaminergic neurons by targeting mitochondrial energy production and oxidative stress. For this, experiments will be performed in a system of primary mouse dopamine neurons, together with advanced microscopy techniques and image analysis strategies. We will specifically test the hypothesis that molecules improving mitochondrial efficiency will increase resilience by reducing chronic oxidative stress.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Louis-Eric Trudeau

Student:

Partner:

St George's, University of London

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Pharmaceuticals

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Deployment of flexible CAD teamwork: a battery swapping mechanism case study

Product lifecycle management has always been promising. But achieving fully connected data, people, and processes may seem daunting for most SMEs. Spiri Robotics is a vibrant company with strong software engineering roots. They run distributed, remote operation in parallel in several North American cities using state-of-the-art versioning, testing and deployment tools for their code. However, their mechanical design files (CAD) are centralised and manually managed. With their academic and commercial collaborations expending, this a limiting factor and a risk they would prefer to avoid. The goal of this project is to use the design of a novel battery swapping station to deploy and validate a PLM vault architecture. Design and tests will be conducted in simulations, from CAD to flight simulators, integrating design for additive manufacturing considerations up to a physical prototype to validate the product design and its design process.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David St-Onge

Student:

Partner:

Spiri Robotics

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

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