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Causes and consequences of vateritic otoliths in hatchery-reared Coho Salmon

Coho Salmon use their ear bones, called otoliths, for hearing and balance. Sometimes, these ear bones can develop a deformity called vaterite, which results in severe hearing impairment. This deformity is significantly more common in salmon raised in hatcheries than those in the wild. Our project aims to determine what causes vateritic otoliths to form in hatchery-raised Coho Salmon and how it impacts their ability to survive. To do this, we will analyze otoliths collected from different Strait of Georgia hatcheries, conduct various experimental rearing trials at Goldstream hatchery, and PIT (passive integrated transponder) tag fish to track their survival. By doing this, we will be able to identify practices that contribute to vateritic otoliths and thus, help improve the success of Coho Salmon hatchery and conservation efforts.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Francis Juanes

Student:

Partner:

Pacific Salmon Foundation

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

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

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Low Temperature Co-fired Solid Oxide Cells

A solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) is a device that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. Water is decomposed into hydrogen gas and oxygen anions at the hydrogen electrode. The oxygen anions pass through the electrolyte to the air electrode, where they lose their electrons and convert to oxygen gas. The electrons travel through an external circuit to the hydrogen electrode and participate in the water decomposition reaction. The SOEC components are composed of various metallic and ceramic phases. The devices are fabricated at high temperatures (>1250°C) through a process known as sintering, where precursor powder particles are fused together by solid state diffusion. The high processing temperature presents significant materials engineering challenges, which can adversely affect performance and add to device cost. As such, the main goal of this project is to reduce the processing temperature. The hydrogen electrode will be prioritized. The main precursors for the hydrogen electrode are powders of NiO and ZrO2 doped with Y2O3. Particle type, size, and size ratio, as well as sintering temperature will be varied to determine optimal processing conditions for SOEC fabrication. Candidate SOECs will be tested through electrochemical and microstructural characterization methods to assess SOEC performance and to correlate performance…

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Faculty Supervisor:

Douglas Ivey

Student:

Partner:

FuelCell Energy

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Valorisation des bardeaux d’asphalte post-consommation (BAPC) dans les matériaux de construction de routes en milieu insulaire

Le projet, prenant place aux Îles-de-la-Madeleine, consiste à évaluer la performance géotechnique de bardeaux d’asphalte post-consommation conditionné dans du MR5, matériaux granulaires recyclés utilisés notamment par le ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité Durable pour les accotements routiers (MTMDQ). En effet, les bardeaux d’asphalte sont une matière résiduelle problématique aux Îles-de-la-Madeleine puisqu’environ 400 tonnes sont générées annuellement et doivent être exportées de l’archipel vers l’enfouissement à St-Rosaire, soit à 1200 km de transport. Cette matière génère donc des gaz à effet de serre de transport et pourrait être valorisée localement pour créer un circuit court d’économie circulaire. Ainsi, suite au succès d’un projet pilote d’intégration du bardeau dans du gravier en 2019-2020, ce présent projet cherche à valider l’application de bardeaux dans du MR5 pour créer un partenariat avec le CERMIM et le MTMDQ pour valorisation de masse, via la caractérisation détaillée des propriétés géotechniques de ce matériau bonifié, tout en ouvrant la voie à la valorisation d’autres matières résiduelles dans les infrastructures routières. Ce projet s’assure également de suivre les requis environnementaux du MELCCFP.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mathieu Nuth

Student:

Partner:

Centre de recherche sur les milieux insulaires et maritimes

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Economic Impact Analysis and Technology Readiness Acceleration for UBC Rogers Projects

The aim of the project is to use a Technical Economic Analysis (TEA) framework to accelerate knowledge translation of UBC and Rogers collaborative research projects. There are many impactful pathways for knowledge translation, and this project will focus on the commercialization pathway. The motivation of this project is that using a novel TEA framework, with a focus on effective commercialization methods, can aid in increasing the probability of successful knowledge translation to real-world impact.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Fraser Pogue

Student:

Partner:

Rogers Communications Inc.

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Effects of catch and release practices on survival, physiology and metabolism in marine salmon

Pacific salmon face a gauntlet of fishing gear as they migrate from oceanic feeding grounds to freshwater spawning sites, and while millions of fish typically are harvested each year in BC, a large portion are released. Catch and release (C/R) is a management option that allows recreational fishing opportunities and the economic benefits it entails to local communities and the sport fishing industry. C/R can also lead to high levels of ‘latent’ mortality due to injuries and prolonged air exposure associated with capture and landing. We will capture marine adult coho salmon using a range of typical approaches (e.g. varying landing times, hook types, and landing net types), transport them to a lab for 14 day holding, and relate ultimate physiological condition and mortality to fishing approaches. Exhaustive exercise can also lead to latent mortality yet this has never been examined in marine fisheries. We will use boat- and land-based respirometry to also investigate the metabolic costs of typical C/R approaches to see if metabolic collapse is occurring and contributing to physiological state and mortality during the holding period. Results will be used to help determine best C/R practices for coho salmon.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Scott Hinch

Student:

Partner:

Sport Fishing Institute of British Columbia

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Investigating the experiences of Indigenous patients accessing Naturopathic medicine.

Due to colonization and other on-going social determinants of health, Indigenous Peoples in Canada experience severe health inequities. There is little research exploring the experiences of Indigenous Peoples with naturopathic medicine, despite the alignment between Indigenous concepts of health and naturopathic philosophy and practice. The role of naturopathic medicine in Indigenous healthcare is unclear.
This project will act as a catalyst to spark research, relationship building and advocacy in order to clarify what the naturopathic medicine has to offer to Indigenous communities as they create their own self-determined health care models. It will also clarify to the naturopathic profession what improvements need to be made to naturopathic healthcare delivery models in order to best serve Indigenous patients across Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Helle Moeller

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Lakehead University

Program:

Accelerate

siRNA Therapy of Blood Cancer – Preclinical Efficacy & Safety Evaluation

Nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA offer exceptional opportunities to fight against infectious and genetic diseases. To use nucleic acids effectively in a clinical setting, one needs to use effective delivery vehicles that can deliver the nucleic acids into the diseased cells. This project will develop effective delivery systems for this purpose. The delivery systems will be used to deliver RNA based therapeutic agents in particular diseases, namely hematological cancers. We will develop specific drugs against these diseases and test them in animal models of the diseases. Successful completion of this project will advance the therapies towards clinical testing.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hasan Uludag

Student:

Partner:

RJH Biosciences Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Biotechnology; Biomanufacturing; Nanotechnology

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Elevate

Mentoring for Youth and Young Adults from Care (MYYAC) Project Evaluation

This project between the Evaluation Capacity Network (ECN) at the University of Alberta and the Alberta Mentoring Partnership (AMP) has 3 objectives: (1) support AMP and its partner organizations in implementing a
community-based evaluation of their new Mentoring for Youth and Young Adults from Care (MYYAC) program; (1a) provide evaluation capacity building supports to facilitate the evaluation; (2) research how participatory
evaluation and other evaluation capacity building processes build evaluation capacity; and (3) document processes of decolonizing and Indigenizing evaluation and evaluation capacity building. Interns will achieve these
goals using community-based participatory research and community-based evaluation. This project will provide information to AMP, MYYAC organizations, and other stakeholders that informs, improves, and demonstrates the
impact of the MYYAC program. We also hope this project will help build the capacity of AMP and MYYAC organizations to gather evidence that informs their programs, practices, and policies for supporting children, youth,
and families.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rebecca Gokiert

Student:

Partner:

Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education; Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Enhancing Prefabrication Efficiency through Extended Reality (XR): A Comprehensive Framework for Integration and Validation in the AEC-FM Industry

Ensuring safety and efficiency in the construction industry remains a paramount concern, requiring innovative solutions to mitigate delays, minimize reworks, and prevent accidents. Despite advancements, challenges persist in facilitating real-time interactions among project participants, addressing unforeseen design-construction discrepancies promptly, and efficiently managing construction materials and resources. This study investigates the potential of leveraging Extended Reality (XR) technologies to tackle these challenges by creating immersive virtual environments in both prefabrication and construction sites.
The proposed methodology adopts a systematic approach, incorporating iterative development cycles, real-world testing, and rigorous verification processes. Through this comprehensive methodology, the research aims to provide valuable insights guiding the seamless integration of XR technologies into CANAM’s manufacturing processes. This innovation is expected to significantly boost productivity and project outcomes for Groupe CANAM, fostering a more advanced and efficient approach to prefabrication in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction-Facility Management (AEC-FM) industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ali Motamedi

Student:

Partner:

Groupe Canam Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

La réalité virtuelle comme outil de sensibilisation aux micro-agressions vécues par les personnes racisées

Ce projet vise à développer un outil comportant des capsules vidéo de réalité virtuelle (quatre en français et quatre en anglais) dans lesquelles les personnes participantes seront plongées dans les réalités difficiles des personnes racisées. Cette expérience permettra de sensibiliser la population, leurs proches et leurs entourage aux problématiques de discrimination, de racisme et d’intégration dans la société, en plus de favoriser l’empathie. En collaboration avec la Fondation Jasmin Roy Sophie Desmarais, la personne stagiaire, sous la supervision d’une équipe de professeurs, sera appelé à participer à une recension des écrits, la réalisation des scénarios et du guide d’animation, ainsi qu’à l’évaluation de l’efficacité de l’outil.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sabruna Dorceus;Nicole Gallant;Aline Lechaume;Eddy Supeno

Student:

Partner:

Fondation Jasmin Roy Sophie Desmarais

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education; Other services (except public administration)

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Human cellular models to test lipid nanoparticle potency for mRNA

mRNA vaccine technologies came to the forefront of public health during the recent global pandemic and this technology also has great potential for other therapeutic approaches. These vaccine platforms require that the mRNA be encapsulated by fat molecules into structures called “lipid nanoparticles”, and the specific chemical formulations of the mRNA and fats determine the extent to which immune cells like monocytes are recruited to the intramuscular injection site and respond to the mRNA. To support advancement of new mRNA delivery formulations by biomanufacturers like industry partner BIOVECTRA, we will develop a platform to test mRNA lipid nanoparticle responses in human cells (fibroblasts, skeletal myotubes, and monocytes). This work will develop human models of vaccine potency that will be useful for testing new mRNA delivery formulations and will provide new approaches for testing immune responses to mRNAs and lipid nanoparticles, which will support development of safer and more effective therapeutics.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Joel Ross

Student:

Partner:

BIOVECTRA Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Biotechnology; Biomanufacturing; Health and Related Sciences and Technology

University:

University of Prince Edward Island

Program:

Accelerate

Differential mobility spectrometry enables high throughput plasma proteomics with deep coverage

Human blood contains a large collection of proteins that can provide insight for early detection and projection of disease. Global protein profiling is commonly enabled by mass spectrometry (or MS; a technology that identifies protein components by mass), but the identification of proteins in blood is challenging because of the sheer complexity of blood samples. To reduce sample complexity, protein mixtures are often simplified through liquid phase separations prior to MS detection. Yet, these separation processes are insufficient for simplifying complex proteins during fast clinical testing, leading to the detection of a small number of proteins. To address this challenge, researchers have included gas-phase separations, which separate molecules based on different properties than liquid-phase separations, prior to MS analysis. Differential mobility spectrometry (DMS) is one such gas-phase separation technique that can supplement liquid-phase separations by separating molecules based on a combination of properties, including size, structure, and charge. Here, the intern proposes a partnership with SCIEX, a Canadian leader in MS technologies, to combine SCIEX’s DMS device with state-of-the-art MS instruments to improve the quality of protein detection from blood.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anne-Claude Gingras

Student:

Partner:

SCIEX

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Elevate

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