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Development and production of [18F]-DCFPyL, a PSMA-based radiotracer to support recurring prostate cancer PET clinical studies

This project that aims to develop and establish the production and analyses of a radioactive product at the CRCHUM Radiochemistry and Cyclotron laboratory for future use in human clinical trials using an imaging methodology called positron emission tomography (PET). This PET probe allows for the detection and measurement of Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA), a protein that is overexpressed in prostate cancer tissue and metastases derived from it. Using methods developed by others, we will synthesize the two compounds required for the production of this probe. A method allowing for the production of the final labeled product ([18F]-DCFPyl) from the two compounds will be adapted from previous publications and developed at the CRCHUM Radiochemistry and Cyclotron laboratory. The appropriate production, quality control tests and the development of standardized operating procedures will be completed to enable the submission of a Clinical Trial Application to Health Canada, which will allow for the use of this radioactive probe in human clinical PET imaging trials.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Cynthia Menard;Jean DaSilva

Student:

Partner:

Institut du cancer de Montréal

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

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

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Examining the Evolving Environmental Protection Policy Convergence in the Ontario Municipal Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Sectors

The purpose of this study is to examine the environmental protection policy convergence of governance for Ontario’s municipal water sectors, pertaining to drinking water, wastewater and stormwater. The study will analyze a number of Ontario municipalities that are voluntarily adopting Quality Management Systems (QMSs) and/or Environmental Management Systems (EMSs). The expected benefit for the partner organization is understand this evolution, the merits and perceived value of creating a voluntary Wastewater Management System Standard tailored for Ontario municipalities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kernaghan Webb

Student:

Partner:

QMI-SAI Canada Limited

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Improved Powder Production Processes: An Exploration of Atmospheric Spray Freeze Drying

This project will refine an existent technology developed by us for freeze-drying biological and medical solutions to produce powders. Freeze-dried bio-medical powders are used in pharmaceuticals as well as for food. The technology we will refine in this project is called atmospheric spray freeze drying (ASFD) and has the potential to be faster and more economical than current methods and to work for a wider variety of substances than allowed for by current methods. In this project, we will refine the monitoring and control components of the ADFD technology. In the proposed work we will custom build an AFSD device and improve the monitoring and control, internally, of process parameters at different point in the prototype device. Use of AFSD will be explored using pharmaceutical formulations of interest to the industry partner and comparison to conventional tray freeze-drying will be made. The aim of this project is to gain a better understanding of how process parameters and their control affect the essential properties of atmospheric spray freeze dried material.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Warren Finlay

Student:

Partner:

Pfizer Canada (St-Laurent, QC)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Acoustics Modeling of ecoCUBE

Emissions control is an important part of any environmental policy. However, in dense urban environments and other locations, it is important to deal with sound as well. To ensure effective pollutant mitigation while also ensuring minimal acoustic disturbance, it is necessary to look at computer models that look at these factors simultaneously. This work will provide SPI with tools necessary for acoustic models while ensuring that their current products meet environmental requirements.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pierre Sullivan

Student:

Partner:

Safety Power Inc.;University of Toronto

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Clean Technology; Manufacturing and Construction; Environmental Science and Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Impact of Lake Recovery on Agricultural Ecosystem Services

Emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels in the Eastern US, has long been identified to acidify Nova Scotia lakes. However, due to a reduction in the use of high-sulphur fossil fuels, lakes are beginning to recover which is resulting in chemical and biological changes. In Nova Scotia, lakes are often relied on to provide nutrient cycling of domestic wastewater, and agricultural wastewater and run-off. However, it is unknown what effect lake recovery will have on nutrient cycling. Therefore, the objective of this research was investigate lake recovery in lakes influenced by agricultural practices. This research will help the agricultural community develop best management practices to ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Graham Gagnon

Student:

Partner:

Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture; Other services (except public administration)

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Building Prosperity / Building Communities: exploring the value of landscape level approaches to heritage and diversity

How can cities positively make use of their heritage in ways which support future their prosperity and quality of life? This is the question at the heart of a research collaboration between the City-Region Studies Centre (CRSC), at the University of Alberta, and the Edmonton Heritage Council (EHC). Edmonton is experiencing a period of rapid growth and development, transforming the city into a modern metropolitan centre. Drawing on recent developments in planning scholarship and policy – described as Historic Urban Landscape Approaches (HUL) — we explore how Edmonton’s urban heritage can inform its transformation and contribute to the creation of vibrant, inclusive and prosperous communities. Our research will build and understanding of HUL concepts both through a review of current research and practice, and through a series of case study analysis which explore parts of Edmonton as historic urban landscapes, including in relation to ongoing development in Old Strathcona and the planned revitalisation of River Crossing.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rob Shields;Kevin Jones

Student:

Partner:

Edmonton Heritage Council

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Optimisation de la consommation énergétique reliée au chauffage d’un bâtiment multirésidentiel

Le Canada figure parmi les plus grands consommateurs d’énergie par habitant au monde. En 2009, les Canadiens ont dépensé environ 11 p. 100 du produit intérieur brut (PIB) du Canada (près de 152 milliards de dollars) en énergie pour chauffer et climatiser les habitations et les bureaux, faire fonctionner les véhicules et les appareils ménagers, et mettre en oeuvre les procédés industriels. En raison du climat froid du Canada, près des deux tiers de l’énergie que nous consommons dans nos maisons est consacrée au chauffage des locaux ce qui constitue une avenue importante pour la réduction de la consommation énergétique. Ce projet de partenariat a pour objectif d’optimiser la consommation énergétique dans les bâtiments multirésidentiels.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hachimi Fellouah

Student:

Partner:

Demtroys Technology Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Real estate and rental and leasing

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Advancing Visualization for Mobile E-Commerce Clickstream Data

We propose to design and build an advanced visual analytics tool to support the analysis of large-scale e-commerce datasets. This data is generated by software platforms that collect information about the performance of e-commerce systems, consumer behaviour, and messages sent by retailers to consumers. Current e-commerce tools provide only simple overview statistics because of the scale and complexity of this data, but more sophisticated analysis could lead to much more effective strategies for e-commerce engagement. Our new system will help data analysts drill down into this dense sea of data and discover successful patterns or understand previously unknown obstacles to customer satisfaction. Insights received from using the tool will help our industrial partner Mobify make vital decisions towards the growth and improvement of their e-commerce platform, and our own insights from observing how the tools is used will feed back into improved design guidelines for the visualization research community.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tamara Munzner

Student:

Partner:

Mobify Research and Development Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Using multivariate deep-learning algorithms for automatic quality control of high-resolution MRI

NeuroRx is an imaging contract research organization (CRO) specialized in the central nervous system (CNS). This company utilizes state-of-the-art digital image processing techniques to produce accurate and precise outcome measures for clinical trials of drugs in development. Prior to analysis, all scans must pass Quality Control (QC). The goal of my project is to incorporate advanced computer algorithms to automatically classify the quality of high-resolution structural brain Magnetic Resonance Images. The advanced computer algorithms will include deep learning algorithms. Developing an automated algorithm to realize this time-consuming procedure can help companies save time and increase efficiency. NeuroRx will provide manually QC’d scans for algorithm training, and benefit from the most technologically advanced concepts and resources developed at a world-renowned institution, the Neuro at McGill.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Amir Shmuel

Student:

Partner:

NeuroRx Solutions Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Les bryophytes comme bioindicateurs des changements climatiques

L’industrie forestière est un pilier de l’économie Canadienne. Sa compétitivité dépend des certifications environnementales et donc de sa capacité à démontrer la compatibilité de ses pratiques avec le maintien de la fonctionnalité et biodiversité de l’écosystème. Seulement, dans le contexte actuel des changements climatiques, cette équation se complexifie. Les modifications des conditions de température et d’humidité en réponse aux changements climatiques affecteront la distribution des espèces. L’industrie forestière saura-t-elle s’adapter et maintenir la biodiversité en parallèle de ses activités dans ce contexte climatique changeant ? Pour y répondre nous devons évaluer si les groupes d’espèces sensibles à l’aménagement, telles que les mousses, sont également sensibles aux changements climatiques. Pour ce faire, nous identifierons les espèces de mousses présente le long d’un gradient de température et d’humidité en forêt boréale et mixte aménagées. Le changement de composition en espèces selon ce gradient permettra d’identifier les espèces sentinelles de l’environnement. Ces espèces sensibles nous renseignent sur la qualité du milieu et permettront aux industries forestières de ne pas subir passivement les effets des changements climatiques mais de les anticiper en vue d’adapter l’exploitation des ressources ligneuses en parallèle de veiller au maintien de la biodiversité.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nicole Fenton

Student:

Partner:

Produits forestiers Résolu (QC)

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Sustainability & the Environment; Forestry; Natural Resources

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Accelerate

Développement d’un modèle de gouvernance et de gestion pour la mise en oeuvre du concept de forêt communautaire au Québec

L’organisme partenaire, soit le CERFO, réalise un mandat de recherche, afin de développer un modèle de gouvernance et de gestion des ressources forestières inspiré du concept des forêts communautaires du nord-est des États-Unis, dans le cadre d’un exercice de planification intégrée à la Forêt Hereford, localisée en Estrie. L’objectif du stage est de définir les conditions de réussite, ainsi que de proposer une structure de gouvernance et un cadre de gestion pour les projets de forêts communautaires au Québec. La Forêt Hereford constitue un exemple unique de forêt communautaire au Québec en forêt privée. Le stage permettra au stagiaire de développer son expertise dans le domaine de la gouvernance et de la gestion forestière, plus spécifiquement en foresterie communautaire, au sein d’un organisme de recherche reconnu, le CERFO. Cet organisme bénéficiera des compétences et de l’expertise du stagiaire et de son superviseur dans le domaine de la foresterie communautaire pour sa recherche.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Luc Bouthillier

Student:

Partner:

Centre d'enseignement et de recherche en foresterie de Sainte-Foy inc

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Agriculture; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Examination of the outcomes of competency-based medical education in family medicine training in Canada

The College of Family Physicians of Canada and the University of Alberta are collaborating on a project to explore outcomes and lessons learned to enhance our understanding of large scale educational interventions and to determine early findings related to the impact of competency based medical education (CBME) in family medicine training in Canada. The project will use a mixed methods approach to further the understanding of both the challenges and outcomes for family medicine residents experiencing competency based medical education and assessment in family medicine residency training programs in Canada. This collaboration and mutual exchange of complementary data will allow for exceptional opportunities to examine patterns and trends in competencies development and outcomes. The project will enhance our understanding of the impact of both curriculum and assessment interventions in family medicine. This in turn will inform future family medicine educational initiatives and continuous quality improvement activities in family medicine training programs in Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shelley Ross

Student:

Partner:

College of Family Physicians of Canada

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

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