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Development of agent-eluting bio-absorbable scaffold suitable for animal implant

Micro-chip implantation provides a reliable, cost effective and less painful method of reuniting the lost pets with their owners. However, the formation of tumors and inflammation at the micro-chip implant sites has been observed in companion animals as well as rats and mice. Therefore, there is an emerging need for alternative material to coat or encapsulate the micro-chips to control the inflammatory reaction after the implant and the potential tumor formation. The proposed research project aims to optimize the design, manufacturing process and material selection for agent eluting bio-absorbable tissue scaffolds for insertion in the tissue of an animal during, or after, puncture of tissue. The development of these scaffolds will directly influence the life of roughly 26 millions pets in Canada in the short term, and ultimately, will improve the quality of life of Canadian people in the long term.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ali Ahmadi

Student:

Partner:

BioPierce Canada Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Prince Edward Island

Program:

Accelerate

Amélioration de la stabilité et des performances du catalyseur de carbonylation du méthanol en phase vapeur

La réaction de carbonylation du méthanol a été mise au point dans les années 40 par l’équipe de chercheur de la compagnie Monsanto. Ce procédé permet la production d’acide acétique et s’effectue jusqu’à maintenant en phase liquide sur des catalyseurs à base de Rh. Enerkem Inc. a développé un procédé de carbonylation de méthanol en phase vapeur permettant de faire deux réactions (carbonylation et estérification) dans un réacteur et sur un unique catalyseur à base de Rh. Le procédé breveté mis au point par Enerkem permet directement la production d’acétate de méthyle, l’intermédiaire clé pour la production de bioéthanol. Comme tous les procédés catalytiques, le catalyseur se désactive au cours du temps. La principale cause de désactivation des catalyseurs métalliques mis-à-part l’empoisonnement des sites actifs est le frittage des métaux. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jean-Michel Lavoie

Student:

Partner:

Enerkem Inc (Sherbrooke, QC)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Impact d’un extrait d’algues brunes sur le contrôle glycémique chez des prédiabétiques en surpoids

Dans le cadre de ce projet, l’étudiant-e stagiaire évaluera l’impact d’un supplément quotidien de poudre d’algues brunes (InSea2) sur différents paramètres liés à la prévention du diabète chez une population à risque. L’étude évaluera également la contribution du traitement sur la perte de poids associée à un programme de perte de poids modérée. Le (la) stagiaire participera au recrutement, à l’intervention nutritionnelle, au suivi des sujets, à la prise de données, à l’analyse et à l’interprétation des résultats. L’efficacité de ce produit sera comparée à un placebo. Ce projet permettra de consolider l’utilisation de l’ingrédient InSea2® auprès des entreprises qui formulent des produits alimentaires ou nutraceutiques visant le créneau du maintien du glucose sanguin.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Helene Jacques

Student:

Partner:

Innovactiv Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Validation and Development of Clinically Relevant Copper Complexes for the Treatment of Bacterial Infections – Year two

Metaplex is a new approach to prepare metal-based drugs (metal complexes) for use in humans. It has been patented by BC Cancer and is in the process of being licensed to Cuprous Pharmaceuticals (CPI), the company which I helped to create and I currently work for. Metal complexes (MCs) are a new class of drugs that show a great deal of therapeutic promise in the dish, but really have not been developed in a manner that is suitable for use in animals or humans. CPI’s new methods overcomes this problem by preparing MCs inside small spherical structures that are 100 times smaller than a red blood cell and prepared with biocompatible lipids suitable for humans. My research is focused on preparing Metaplex formulations of MCs that are effective against drug-resistant bacteria or “superbugs.” Superbugs are making the news because they represent such a major health concern.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Chris Orvig

Student:

Partner:

Cuprous Pharmaceuticals Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Elevate

Validation and Development of Clinically Relevant Copper Complexes for the Treatment of Bacterial Infections

Nearly 70% of all drug candidates are not pursued for pharmaceutical development because they cannot be dissolved into solutions appropriate for human use. Cuprous Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CPI) recently discovered that some of these drugs could be dissolved in the presence of certain metal ions. Furthermore, a number of metal-drug complexes are more therapeutically active than their metalfree counterpart. Using its proprietary MetaplexTM technology, CPI can overcome these solubility issues by synthesizing metalcompound complexes inside liposomes (spherical structures 100 times smaller than a red blood cell). This nanotechnology will enable the pre-clinical and clinical evaluation of a new class of therapeutics that was previously impossible to investigate for many disease indications.
The proposed project involves characterization and optimization of approximately 30 different Metaplex formulations for treating tuberculosis and bacterial infections involving drug-resistant “superbugs”. The effectiveness of these formulations will be tested against clinically-relevant strains of superbugs. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Chris Orvig

Student:

Partner:

Cuprous Pharmaceuticals Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Elevate

Understanding attitudes, beliefs, behavioural intentions, and behaviours related to sensitive environments

The proposed research project will take place on three nature reserves owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) (Miscou, NB – 780 acres, Escuminac, NB – 630 acres, Salmonier, NL – 440 acres), where NCC wants to understand how the land is being used by the community, the motivation and beliefs of those using it, and options for behaviour change to prevent damage to sensitive habitats. The intent of the research is to understand the relationship between ATV and other land uses, and land conservation, including piping plover issues in NB, and to determine the management options that could be supported and most effective in each community. Each intern will gain necessary data collection, analysis and writing skills to complete a master’s thesis. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alistair J Bath

Student:

Partner:

Nature Conservancy of Canada

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Accelerate

Faciliter les démarches de qualité de vie au travail : conception d’une grille d’évaluation et d’analyse des politiques de qualité de vie au travail des organisations

Les problèmes de santé mentale au travail sont la première cause d’absentéisme au Canada. L’amélioration de la qualité de vie au travail, dont les recherches démontrent qu’elle favorise aussi la performance des organisations, est une réponse à cette problématique. La présente recherche a pour objectifs de proposer un nouveau cadre d’analyse et un nouvel outil de diagnostic de la qualité de vie au travail, simple à mettre en oeuvre, sans recourir au sondage de l’ensemble des salariés. Le projet est pertinent pour le stagiaire puisqu’il s’agit d’une excellente opportunité pour développer une grille d’évaluation et d’analyse des politiques de qualité de vie au travail. L’organisme partenaire pourra s’appuyer sur cet outil, moins couteux et moins invasif, pour ses interventions en amélioration de la qualité de vie au travail pour favoriser la performance des organisations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Natalie Rinfret

Student:

Partner:

Alia Conseil Inc

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

École nationale d’administration publique

Program:

Accelerate

Soil Gas Field and Analytical Research at the Aquistore Project

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) can deliver needed substantial emission reductions as we transition to alternative fuels. However, it is important to verify that CO2 being injected into the subsurface is well contained within the geologic container. The intern will conduct surface monitoring research to define normal fluctuations of gas concentrations and isotopic indicators in soil, and compare against past data using statistical techniques to situations of expected leakage. This research will contribute to improved surface monitoring practice and better public acceptance of CCS, and will contribute toward the larger Aquistore research initiative.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Risk

Student:

Partner:

Petroleum Technology Research Centre

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

St. Francis Xavier University

Program:

Accelerate

Characterization of a novel personal aerosol measurement device

Fine particulate air pollution is recognized as causing health problems globally, but health researchers are just starting to understand where people receive their exposure, which will influence policies and regulations. There is a need for size-resolved particle measurements using a device that can be carried easily by a person. Nanozen has built such a device, and it could be used also for workplace ventilation control. However, first the sensor response to a wide range of particle sizes and compositions must characterized. UBC’s Energy and Aerosols Laboratory has the equipment to generate and characterize particles for 10 nanometers to 15 microns in closed and open exposure chambers. A post-doctoral fellow who has just completed his thesis on fine particle measurement, will carry out this work. Beyond simple calibration, we will seek to understand the physics behind the instrument response, with the aim of improving the size and/or concentration limits.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Steven Rogak

Student:

Partner:

Nanozen Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Transportation and warehousing

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Accelerating Phase Unwrapping

The project aims at enhancing performance and efficiency in InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) systems. Such systems are used to measure displacement or deformation of any object on earth. Both environmental and industrial studies can benefit from projects like this, as it will help them make decisions based on a more realistic view of current conditions. They will also have a better chance of accurate speculation of the consequences of their decisions. This project will also facilitate achieving a better understanding of real world problems for researchers at University of Victoria and will provide an opportunity for the industrial partner to benefit from skills available to UVic researchers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Amirali Baniasadi

Student:

Partner:

3vGeomatics

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Agent TALStat

Amélioration des performances et du processus de mise-au-point d’agents virtuels (AV) selon une approche hybride combinant du traitement automatique de la langue ou TAL (natural language processing), de l’apprentissage statistique (machine learning) et du génie cognitif à base de règles (les outils et API de Coginov). Notamment, nous expérimenterons l’utilisation de synonymes en contexte et l’amplification des données textuelles pour fins de traitements statistiques.
Notez: Il s’agit d’une demande de prolongation d’un stage précédent afin de finaliser le travail et d’ajouter quelques nouveaux éléments.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gilbert Paquette;Neila Mezghani

Student:

Partner:

Coginov Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

Télé-Université

Program:

Accelerate

Traitement de l’arsenic dans des lixiviats d’arsénopyrite et caractérisation environnementale des précipités

Les rejets de certaines mines en exploitation peuvent représenter un risque pour l’environnement. Les compagnies minières doivent se soumettre à différentes directives environnementales imposant une limite à la quantité de polluants rejetés dans leurs effluents. L’arsenic (As) est l’un de ces polluants. Il est libéré lors de l’extraction de divers métaux ayant une valeur commerciale. Ainsi, les compagnies oeuvrant dans le domaine se doivent d’avoir un système de traitement efficace et économiquement viable. Cependant, lorsque les concentrations en As sont très élevées, les méthodes existantes présentent d’importantes limites. L’objectif du présent projet est donc d’évaluer les méthodes permettant de traiter les concentrations élevées d’As afin de déterminer la plus performante d’un point de vue technico-économique, environnemental et règlementaire. Des essais seront effectués sur des effluents. Ensuite, les boues formées par ces traitements seront caractérisées, afin d’en évaluer leur impact environnemental. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Carmen Mihaela Neculita

Student:

Partner:

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining; Sustainability & the Environment; Water

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Accelerate

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