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Optimal mechanical design of the UV-radiation tower for Phoenix robot at the AIS – An extendable UV-radiation module for disinfecting plants

One of the practical methods for treating powdery mildew is to use a UV lighting system carried by an autonomous robot. The height of the plants can be different from one greenhouse to another or even within the same greenhouse. Hence, having a varying-height UV lighting system would be essential. . To enhance the robot’s efficiency in treating plants in narrow regions found in greenhouses, we propose to design a motorized and extendable UV lighting module. A control system would adjust the height of the UV lighting module to expose the upper parts of plants accordingly. Development of a commercial-grade system of this type would require extensive design validation and optimization against factors such as: modularity, stability, reliability, manufacturability, costs, etc. This project will focus on conducting an end-to-end system approach to the design process that would yield an optimal mechanical design for a modular mobile robot equipped with a UV lighting system.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mehran Mehrandezh

Student:

Partner:

Advanced Intelligent Systems

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture; Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Regina

Program:

Accelerate

Conception d’un dispositif autonome et intelligent permettant des mesures de neurophotonique de façon entièrement automatisée et à large échelle chez la souris

En recherche sur le cerveau, l’imagerie et la stimulation cérébrale sur le modèle animal sont des techniques de référence. Dans ces expériences, l’expérimentateur doit manipuler l’animal (la souris le plus souvent), ce qui réduit la qualité de données qui peuvent être collectées. Afin de dépasser cette limitation, une nouvelle stratégie d’acquisition basée sur des cages autonomes a été développé.
Un prototype a été développé par le partenaire Labeo Technologie Inc, en collaboration avec le laboratoire de Matthieu Vanni. Cependant, ce dispositif nécessite encore un certain nombre d’améliorations afin de pouvoir lui permettre d’être utilisé en remplacement des approches manuelles.
Le travail qui sera réalisé va permettre d’offrir à la recherche sur le cerveau, un nouveau type de dispositif de mesure qui va repousser les limites du savoir. Cela permettra aussi au partenaire, Labeo Technologie Inc, de sécuriser sa place de leader dans le domaine de cette nouvelle révolution technologique.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Matthieu Vanni

Student:

Partner:

LabeoTech

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Signal profiling of 5-HT2A receptors to develop new biased ligands

G protein coupled receptors (GCPRs) are proteins found at the surface of cells are responsible for activating numerous intracellular signaling pathways and thus are involved in regulating about every physiological response. Activation of GPCRs occurs via a diverse array of stimuli as varied as photons, lipids, ions, small hormone or neurotransmitters through to larger peptidic and protein molecules. Currently, GPCRs are currently the target of up to 40% of marketed drugs. Although these drugs were originally believed to function as simple on/off switches able to start or stop GPCR activity, we now know that they produce numerous effects that may lead to undesirable responses. This new knowledge has opened the possibility of developing or identioying unique molecules aimed at specifically blocking or activating the relevant therapeutic responses while reducing deleterious effects. We have developed tools to track these pathways in tissue- and disease-relevant contexts in order to measure the effects of novel compounds and to better design drugs with improved

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Faculty Supervisor:

Terry Hébert

Student:

Partner:

Diamond Therapeutics Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Centering Youth’s Perspectives on Aggression toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood & Adolescence to Inform Best Practices in Supportive Service Provision in Canada

Aggression toward family/caregivers in childhood and adolescence (AFCCA) is a serious issue that impacts all family members in complex and interrelated ways. Despite its extensive and long-term consequences, there is limited research and even scarcer supports available for young people and their families affected by this form of family violence. Expanding on a pilot project that explored parental perspectives of AFCCA in Canada, this study provides a youth-centered perspective to create impactful changes in support services that are informed by children’s rights and family-focused approaches. A national survey and several follow-up interviews will be carried out to assess the needs of youth involved in AFCCA, as well as the impacts on their siblings. Through collaboration with young people and families, and with the support of Adopt4Life, this research will help to establish the social, emotional, and mental health needs of families and provide recommendations for improving support and prevention strategies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christine Gervais;Elisa Romano

Student:

Partner:

Adopt4Life

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Regulating Molecular Interactions by Terahertz Signals for Revolutionized Health care Solutions

Nanosized devices operating inside the human body open up new prospects in health care. On the one hand, molecular
communication enables biological nanomachines to communicate by exchanging molecules and performing applicationdependent
tasks. On the other hand, electromagnetic (EM) nano-communication points to the Terahertz Band (0.1- 10 THz) as
the frequency range for communication among nano-biosensors. In this work, we propose a stimuli-responsive paradigm which
integrates EM and molecular communication by stimulating proteins in the human body. Our model capitalizes on the fact that
proteins act as an interface between both mediums, where triggering proteins by THz radiation impacts their conformal structure.
This results in biochemical interactions that give rise to cellular processes. As such, a new perspective on regulated protein
functions is presented targeting different engineering communities in an aim to present novel solutions that will advance the health
care sector.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Raviraj Adve

Student:

Partner:

Northeastern University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Development and Optimization of Freeze-dried Formulations of Ga-68 based cold kit and its performance evaluation by Radiolabeling and Animal Imaging

The student will be involved in the research and development of a novel multi-dose lyophilized vial kit for the preparation of Gallium 68Ga-DOTATOC injection used for the PET imaging of neuroendocrine tumors. This novel kit compared to the currently available ready to use injectable solution, has better shelf life and can be easily shipped to a radiopharmacy where the vial can be radiolabeled by adding the 68Ga-chloride eluted from a generator or cyclotron, and then distributed to hospitals and other nuclear medicine clinics. Availability of freeze-dried kit formulations for the preparation of 68Ga-DOTATOC is expected to increase the scope of 68Ga-based agent for PET imaging and expand the availability for more patients to receive the cancer treatment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hadis Zarrin

Student:

Partner:

Jubilant Radiopharma

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Strong and transparent membranes with Janus wettability for wound closure and management

Wound dressings are indispensable in medical operation as they protect the wound from contamination by foreign matter, absorb wound exudate, and control the humidity of the wound to promote healing. To meet the requirements in wound closure and management, and convenience and comfort of users, the dressings is required to processes multiple functionalities. Optical transparency will enable appropriate alignment of edges of wounds, and visual inspection of healing progress. In this project, the researchers will develop an innovative multifunctional wound dressing using an electrospinning technique. The dressing will exhibit transparency, strong mechanical properties, and Janus wettability. Active ingredients imbedded in the dressing will promote the wound healing process. The expected outcomes of the project may lead to a marketable technology for fabricating wound dressings with potential applications in emergency departments and other prehospital applications.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Xuehua Zhang

Student:

Partner:

WoundMesh

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

A Study of the Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Pediatric Medulloblastoma Mediated By YB-1

Medulloblastoma is the most common form of pediatric brain cancer with a five-year survival rate of approximately 70%, yet for some children’s survival is as low as 40%. Many of the treatment options for these patients may be effective in extending the five-year survival rate, however, quality of life issues still persist for these young patients including learning and developmental deficits. These side effects arise from damage to normal tissue in the developing brain by surgery and/or drug and radiation therapy. The goal of this project is to find novel therapeutic strategies that are effective in treating this cancer yet, do minimal harm to developing normal brain tissue. A protein called Y-box binding protein 1 (YB-1) is not found in normal tissue but is found in cancer cells including medulloblastoma. This makes this protein a good therapeutic target because inhibition of it will help kill cancer calls but not destroy normal surrounding tissue.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Poul Sorensen

Student:

Partner:

Team Finn Foundation;BC Cancer Agency

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Improving competitiveness and sustainability of pork production through increase in feed efficiency, improved carcass quality and higher animal welfare standards by innovative application of microbiome profiling, and computed tomography

Efficient animal production with a reduced environmental impact requires healthy animals, higher performance, increased feed conversion, and the use of available nutrients. The improvement of those traits could be accomplished by understanding how the gut microbiome plays a vital role in nutrient digestion and feed efficiency. Also, applying a reliable sorting tool allows identifying pigs according to their feed digestibility capacity (near infrared spectroscopy = NIRS) and muscle deposition level (Computer tomography scan = CT scan) with minimal sample preparation, avoid serial carcass dissection and reduced time consumption, which can provide a clear picture of how their possible role is in pork growth performance and carcass/meat quality. The findings may allow us to modulate the gut microbiome to raise more efficient animals or modulate carcass/meat quality traits, as well as might be useful in identifying high-efficiency animals and facilitating the proper selection of pigs for breeding programs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Argenis Rodas-Gonzalez;Martin Nyachoti

Student:

Partner:

Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Capacity building in small and medium enterprises for sustainability change management

The TRANSFORM Project comprises a global network of researchers located in eight different countries and 11 universities. This network is committed to building the capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to accelerate the transition to sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon communities. SMEs possess great potential to shape and transform the cities and communities in which they operate. This Project will build capacity within SMEs to sustainably innovate and will help drive the transition towards resilient, inclusive, and competitive low-carbon Canadian communities.
The proposed Mitacs project seeks to foster a culture of change management to help SME senior management and leadership realign their practices and business models towards sustainability transformations. This work aligns with and contributes to Sustainable Waterloo Region’s (SWR) programs within their broader objective to embolden a culture of sustainability within businesses. The Intern will build on their knowledge and expertise about capacity building with SMEs, as well as gain soft skills that will make them competitive on the job market.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sarah Burch

Student:

Partner:

Sustainable Waterloo Region

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

New insights into immunomodulatory effects of Spirulina in vitro, and on local and systemic adaptation to high-intensity exercise in horses

Exercise induced inflammation and subsequently free radical production are necessary for exercise recovery. However, excess inflammation may be detrimental to exercise performance and can contribute to degenerative inflammatory conditions such as arthritis in equine athletes. Algae, specifically Spirulina, has the potential to reduce the risk of degenerative disease without impeding post-exercise recovery and adaptation. Spirulina has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects that have been demonstrated in human, canine and rodent models of inflammatory stress. The main objective of this study is to quantify direct effects of spirulina on cartilage responses to simulated exercise stress (dynamic compression and hypoxia) with respect to outcomes relevant to degenerative cartilage disease. Data generated in this first study will inform outcome measures to be quantified in a follow-up study exploring inflammatory responses of spirulina-supplemented horses exercising at high-intensity. Our research partner (Selected Bioproducts Inc) will use the data generated from this study to design and market a new feed supplement for horses which will modulate post-exercise local (cartilage) inflammation whilst facilitating systemic recovery from exercise.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Wendy Pearson

Student:

Partner:

Selected Bioproducts Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Accelerate

Béton géopolymère électriquement conducteur

Le projet de recherche a pour but de valoriser les sous-produits et résidus miniers de l’industrie de l’aluminium. Pour rendre possible cette valorisation, le projet consiste à développer un géopolymère conducteur chauffant en utilisant des résidus industriels. L’objectif principal est le développement de produits manufacturés et/ou matières premières alternatives qui implique le développement de procédés pour le traitement des résidus. Afin de pouvoir commercialiser ces produits dans la vie de tous les jours, le géopolymère électriquement conducteur sera utilisé dans la fabrication de trottoir incluant un système de régulation en vue de s’en servir comme système de déglaçage.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Guy Simard;Ahmed Rahem

Student:

Partner:

Centre de recherche et de développement d’Arvida

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Technology; Sustainability & the Environment; Mining

University:

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Program:

Accelerate

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