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Level the field: Sport and Disability Inclusion

Canadian Sport Policy states a desire to provide sport programs that are accessible and reflect the full diversity of Canadian society. However a recent evaluation of 61 sport organizations in British Columbia revealed that most organizations are ill-equipped to serve people with disabilities wishing to partake in their leisure and sport programs (with some individuals with specific types of disabilities and impairments having little to no opportunity to get involved). Additionally, people with disabilities are underrepresented in other roles within the sport system and face many barriers to getting involved as spectators/fans and volunteers or to pursue careers in sport (for example, working as coaches or sport administrators). This research will investigate what factors facilitate or impede individuals with impairments from engaging in sport in diverse roles. It is intended to inform practices and polices that lead to more accessible and equitable sport opportunities for British Columbians with disabilities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Andrea Bundon

Student:

Partner:

viaSport British Columbia Society

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Semantic Information Processing to Improve e-Commerce Shopper Experience

Granify provides a service to stores on the internet that offers promotions, discounts, and information to customers who might need such information or incentives for the store to make a sale. Granify does this by using an artificial intelligence “brain” that guesses when the best opportunity to act to keep that store’s customers happy. We plan to help Granify by applying advanced research on searching and finding information, combined with research about enabling computers to understand text and its meaning to help it’s artificial intelligence brain make decisions with even more intelligence. Yet there are many websites and many different web browsers, such as Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, these products all act slightly differently and have different issues and bugs, this makes Granify’s job even harder as they have to deal with all of these products. By using these advanced search and understanding techniques we want to help Granify diagnose and debug these mutli-product problems. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Denilson Barbosa;Marek Reformat;Abram Hindle

Student:

Partner:

Granify Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Human Detection from Videos based on Deep Learning

Since the state-of-the-art detection performances are mainly from still images, besides the existing algorithms validation, effective algorithms specifically designed for feature extraction and human detection from videos are expected to be developed or extended from algorithms for general object detection and human detection tasks. What’s more, it will be possible to analyze human actions like tracking customers’ paths, measuring the number of people entering or leaving the store based on the extracted features and human detection results above. “Smart Retail” project started by Sengled Canada in September, 2016 is highly related to human detection and human action understanding field.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Greg Mori

Student:

Partner:

Sengled Canada

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Chemical and Microbial Contaminants of Medical Air in Healthcare Institutions – Year two

Medical air is commonly used in healthcare institutions as a life support drug distributed to patients. This medical air is often produced on site through devices which draw, compress and filter outside air in order to redirect it into buildings. However, depending on the outdoor conditions, the state of the ventilation system or the presence of microorganisms, this air can be altered. We propose a multi-disciplinary, cross-sector approach leveraging expertise from the academic fields of engineering and microbiology in collaboration with Air Liquide to characterize the extent of any contamination present, knowledge needed to ultimately help shape programs to develop and evaluate mitigation strategies. This work will provide significant insights into potential patient exposure to chemical and microbial contamination of medical air with implications for patient outcomes. It will also help Air Liquide to improve their service offer, the quality of their product and upgrade their filtration protocols.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Samira Mubareka

Student:

Partner:

Air Liquide Healthcare;University of Toronto (Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre)

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Elevate

Chemical and Microbial Contaminants of Medical Air in Healthcare Institutions

Administration of supplemental oxygen through medical air is a life-supporting measure essential for the management of severe primary respiratory conditions as well as secondary lung injury due to systemic insults such as trauma and sepsis. This medical air is often produced on site through devices which draw, compress and filter outside air in order to redirect it into buildings. However, depending on the outdoor conditions, the state of the ventilation system or the presence of microorganisms, this air can be contaminated. We propose a multi-disciplinary, cross-sector approach leveraging expertise from the academic fields of engineering and microbiology in collaboration with Air Liquide to characterize the extent of any contamination present, knowledge needed to ultimately help shape programs to develop and evaluate mitigation strategies. This work will provide significant insights into potential patient exposure to chemical and microbial contamination of medical air with implications for patient outcomes. It will also help Air Liquide to improve their service offer, the quality of their product and upgrade their filtration protocols.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Samira Mubareka

Student:

Partner:

Air Liquide Healthcare;University of Toronto (Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre)

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Elevate

Monodisperse PhytoSpherix Nanoparticles Modified for Key Applications in Personal Care, Food and Nutraceuticals – Year two

Our previous work has shown the promise of monodisperse phytoglycogen for many applications. However, these experiments only scratch the surface of potential uses since the chemistry of the particles (as extracted) is fixed. Nanoparticles offer very high surface areas, and glucose units are easily modifiable, thus there exist a multitude of ways to chemically modify the surface to produce a wide variety of new material properties. We will characterize key properties of chemically modified PhytoSpherix nanoparticles that show exceptional promise for use in personal care, and food and nutraceutical applications. Specifically, these data will evaluate the technical advantages of the modified particles over competing technologies, while providing the additional benefit of an inherently safe profile. We will combine in-house experiments with large-scale facility measurements to determine a comprehensive range of key properties: degree of substitution and uniformity of the surface modified layer, particle size and radial density profile, hydration, viscosity, charge and stability of formulations. These studies will result in new products, ranging from sports recovery formulations to transdermal delivery of cosmeceuticals to antimicrobial agents for food packaging.

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Faculty Supervisor:

John Dutcher

Student:

Partner:

Mirexus;University of Guelph

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Nanotechnology; Biotechnology; Pharmaceuticals

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Elevate

Monodisperse PhytoSpherix Nanoparticles Modified for Key Applications in Personal Care, Food and Nutraceuticals

Our previous work has shown the promise of monodisperse phytoglycogen for many applications. However, these experiments only scratch the surface of potential uses since the chemistry of the particles (as extracted) is fixed. Nanoparticles offer very high surface areas, and glucose units are easily modifiable, thus there exist a multitude of ways to chemically modify the surface to produce a wide variety of new material properties. We will characterize key properties of chemically modified PhytoSpherix nanoparticles that show exceptional promise for use in personal care, and food and nutraceutical applications. Specifically, these data will evaluate the technical advantages of the modified particles over competing technologies, while providing the additional benefit of an inherently safe profile. We will combine in-house experiments with large-scale facility measurements to determine a comprehensive range of key properties: degree of substitution and uniformity of the surface modified layer, particle size and radial density profile, hydration, viscosity, charge and stability of formulations. These studies will result in new products, ranging from sports recovery formulations to transdermal delivery of cosmeceuticals to antimicrobial agents for food packaging.

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Faculty Supervisor:

John Dutcher

Student:

Partner:

Mirexus;University of Guelph

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Nanotechnology; Biotechnology; Pharmaceuticals

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Elevate

My Wellness Journey: A Health Promotion Study for Children and Youth with Disabilities – Year two

Children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are more likely to experience diminished wellness across multiple aspects of their lives and decreased quality of health compared to their peers without disabilities. Yet, little is known about how wellness is promoted or addressed for this group. Most research to date has focused exclusively on one aspect of wellness dimension (e.g. physical activity), with limited success in promoting overall wellness. Our team has been working with Special Olympics to explore the health and wellness needs of their athletes, who all have IDD. This qualitative project involves interviews with participants from three stakeholder groups (athletes with IDD, parents/caregivers, coaches) to gain an in-depth understanding about wellness goals of athletes and how they can be supported by Special Olympics. Our results will inform the co-creation of a ‘Wellness Resource’ for athletes, parents/caregivers and coaches.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Amy McPherson

Student:

Partner:

Special Olympics Canada;University of Toronto

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Elevate

My Wellness Journey: A Health Promotion Study for Children and Youth with Disabilities

The purpose of this project is to support the development of wellness-focused interventions, including weight management, mental health and social well-being for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). To date, the focus of health promotion interventions have primarily focused on typically developing children and adolescents, rather than those with IDD. The partner organization, Special Olympics Canada, will benefit from a study to understand the specific wellness needs of children with IDD, and their families, that may be different from children who are typically developing. The results from this study will be used to design a wellness framework and implement health promotion interventions within Special Olympics Canada to meet client needs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Amy McPherson

Student:

Partner:

Special Olympics Canada;University of Toronto

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Elevate

Development of an integrated modelling framework for eutrophication risk assessment and adaptive management implementation

In water quality management, mathematical models are used to understand ecological processes, to predict aquatic ecosystem dynamics, to evaluate management alternatives/climatic scenarios, and to support the policy making process. Environmental models involve substantial uncertainty due to their structure, unknown parameters, and errors associated with calibration data and other inputs. This research program aims to address the urgent need for credible modelling tools by combining environmental mathematical modelling with Bayesian analysis. Specifically, we will develop sediment diagenesis models for the Georgian Bay and the Hamilton Harbour to evaluate the likelihood of an increased nutrient release from the sediments to delay their response to external nutrient loading reduction efforts. The two systems were selected due to their variant degree of eutrophication problems and multitude of anthropogenic stressors (urbanization, agriculture) in the corresponding watersheds. The modelling products of this project will benefit tremendously our industrial partner, as they have broad applicability to Canadian Agencies that need scientifically-robust projections to make decisions that have considerable socioeconomic implications. Sound environmental management can only result from an in-depth assessment of political/social factors, scientific knowledge, and economic impacts. The proposed methodological framework can be very useful in this direction and can facilitate decisions for sound resource allocation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

George Arhonditsis;Maria Dittrich

Student:

Partner:

AEML Associates Ltd;University of Toronto

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto Scarborough

Program:

Elevate

Understanding the Impact of Fontan Circulatory Repair on Brain Blood Flow Health – Year two

Children born with an absent or ineffective right or left ventricle (single ventricle) have a low life expectancy and will undergo at least three surgical procedures ultimately leading to the Fontan Procedure (FP), which allows blood to travel directly to the lungs (bypassing the heart) to become oxygenated. Adolescent FP-patients indicate poor cardiovascular health which in turn could challenge brain blood flow, thereby affecting cognitive capacity and increasing risk of stroke. FP is a relatively new procedure and long-term effects on brain health are unknown. We will combine magnetic resonance (MRI) and ultrasound imaging, cognitive testing, and cardiac/brain blood flow control testing, to provide a preliminary assessment of brain blood flow health in FP-treated patients. It is anticipated that FP-treated patients will behave have poorer cerebrovascular outcomes than age-matched healthy controls. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kevin Shoemaker

Student:

Partner:

Children's Health Foundation;Western University

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Finance and Insurance; Other services (except public administration)

University:

Western University

Program:

Elevate

Understanding the Impact of Fontan Circulatory Repair on Brain Blood Flow Health

Children born with an absent or ineffective right or left ventricle (single ventricle) have a low life expectancy and will undergo at least three surgical procedures ultimately leading to the Fontan Procedure (FP), which allows blood to travel directly to the lungs (bypassing the heart) to become oxygenated. Adolescent FP-patients indicate poor cardiovascular health which in turn could challenge brain blood flow, thereby affecting cognitive capacity and increasing risk of stroke. FP is a relatively new procedure and long-term effects on brain health are unknown. We will combine magnetic resonance (MRI) and ultrasound imaging, cognitive testing, and cardiac/brain blood flow control testing, to provide a preliminary assessment of brain blood flow health in FP-treated patients. It is anticipated that FP-treated patients will behave have poorer cerebrovascular outcomes than age-matched healthy controls. In line with the Children’s Health Foundation (the NFP organization partner) mission statement, this study will bring together the research and health care communities to influence these children’s primary care thereby improving long-term quality of life for children born with abnormal heart conditions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kevin Shoemaker

Student:

Partner:

Children's Health Foundation;Western University

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Finance and Insurance; Other services (except public administration)

University:

Western University

Program:

Elevate

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