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Developing a lipid nanoparticle-based gene therapy approach for the treatment and prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection

The current global health emergency surrounding the coronavirus outbreak highlights the need for new treatments to combat virus infections and ways to prevent similar outbreaks in the future. Our research team has devised novel strategies to develop an effective vaccine and anti-viral drugs to treat and prevent infections by such viruses. This grant application is designed to rapidly develop and test these therapies for use in the current outbreak and to limit the spread and health consequences of any similar outbreaks in the future

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Faculty Supervisor:

Frank Wuest;John Lewis

Student:

Partner:

Entos Pharmaceuticals

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Investigating the primary target and mechanism-of-action of 2-MMB for the treatment of LQTS

Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) is a genetic disorder that causes prolongation of cardiac repolarization, observed as an elongation between the Q and T waves observed on an electrocardiogram. The lengthening of these waves can cause unexpected and life threatening arrhythmias. Current therapies for the LQTS are limited to ?-blockers and left cardiac sympathetic denervation which prevent fatal arrhythmia and Implantable Cardiac-Defibrillators (ICD) which terminate arrhythmia. However, these therapies often need to be used in combination, and impact negatively the quality of life of the patients. So far, no therapy actually restores normal repolarization and shortens the QT interval. Recently a compound, 2-MMB, has been reported to rescue LQTS on zebrafishes by correcting the repolarization defect. However, no therapeutic target has been identified yet for this compound, and the mechanism of action remains unknown. The purpose of that project is to identify the therapeutic target of 2-MMB.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Andreea Schmitzer

Student:

Partner:

Thryv Therapeutics

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Biotechnology; Pharmaceuticals

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

3D Conformal thermal therapy of the soft tissues for treatment of localized cancerusing MRI-controlled ultrasound therapy

MRI-guided ultrasound therapy is a powerful method of image-guided therapy for cancer treatment in
which ultrasound energy is used to coagulate (or cook) a target region of tumor. This kind of treatment
has been developed as an alternative to conventional therapies (radiation, surgery) which are associated
with high complication rates and long recovery times. Successful application of this technology for
treatment of localized cancer requires the ability to deliver the energy to a targeted region of the organ,
while avoiding thermal damage to surrounding structures. This requires accurate control over spatial
and temporal deposition of energy to regulate the temperature. The goal of this research project is to
develop advanced control strategies to enhance the treatment effectiveness of the ultrasound therapy
system.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Raymond Kwong

Student:

Partner:

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

A Framework for Enhancing Fire Safety Engineering Education in Quebec

Our proposal continues our SFPE International research project on Anthropometric Data and Movement Speeds but directs the project’s goal to enhancing fire engineering resource development and research dissemination in Quebec. Our proposal is multi-staged. We primarily focus on the finalization of the compilation of existing emergency movement data which can be used by various engineering consultancies conducting ASET / RSET analyses or alternative solutions for egress management. Our movement data would come from our own collected research recorded before 2019 (which broadly includes pedestrian behavior in emergency and non-emergency circulation studies in stadiums, cultural centers, train stations, etc., with special considerations for accessibility, upwards/downwards movement, etc.). Our secondary research focus involves the development, preparation and conduction of a module series of Human Behavior in Fire for the first time in North America conducted in French, to ensure Canadian accessibility. As well as the enhancement of other tailored education resources that can be used by all Canadian practitioners. These module series will utilize the analyzed data taken from these previously recorded footages.

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Faculty Supervisor:

John Gales

Student:

Partner:

SFPE Conseil St-Laurent

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

York University

Program:

Accelerate

Exploring the modern possibilities of AI Directors

Games have often used the concept of using an AI to direct gameplay in a way that would be more enjoyable by players in the game. This has most often been targeted at dynamically adjusting the difficulty of encounters so that players will be more successful when playing through a game. However, the general concept can extend more broadly to systems that work to ensure that the player has learned the necessary skills required to advance in the game. We hypothesize that modern learning and planning techniques can be leveraged to create simpler and more robust AI directors that are able to fulfill a broader range of purposes in each game.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nathan Sturtevant

Student:

Partner:

Improbable

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Projet pour l’implantation d’un régime d’assurance pension au Québec

Suite aux déclarations d’insolvabilité de nombreuses entreprises du secteur privé tels que le Groupe Capitales Médias, Mabe, l’entreprise minière Cliffs et Sears dont les employés sont bénéficiaires d’un régime de retraite à prestations déterminées, la Fédération Canadienne des Retraités est confrontée au fait que qu’un grand nombre de retraités seront privé d’au moins 30% de leurs prestations de retraite , dû à l’inexistence d’un un régime d’assurance pension au Québec (RAPQ). En contraste, en 1980, a été implanté en Ontario un fonds de garantie des prestations de retraite qui permet aux employés du secteur privé de recevoir un montant mensuel ($1500) en cas de faillite de leur entreprise. Il est à noter que le système Ontarien est unique en son genre au Canada. L’objectif du projet est de contribuer à l’implantation d’un RAPQ en :
a. Repérant les conflits de lois que pourrait évoquer l’Implantation d’Un RAPQ;
b. Évaluant les méthodes de recueil de données en ce qui a trait aux participants et bénéficiaires de régimes à Prestations Déterminées au Québec dont les employeurs sont des entreprises privées
c. Établir une liste des avantages sociaux économiques pour évaluer l’impact positif que rapporteraient l’implantation du RAPQ.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Matthew Harrington;Lucie Lamarche

Student:

Partner:

Fédération canadienne des retraités

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Une gouvernance territorialisée de l’énergie : le cas de la ville de Lac-Mégantic

La ville de Lac-Mégantic et Hydro-Québec s’associent pour réaliser un microréseau électrique. Entièrement alimenté à l’énergie solaire, ce microréseau sera implanté dans le centre-ville de Lac-Mégantic et alimentera une trentaine de bâtiments. Le stage de recherche vise d’une part à étudier l’organisation et la coordination des divers acteurs engagés dans la réalisation de ce projet. D’autre part, elle souhaite évaluer les changements qu’apportera ce microréseau dans les processus de gouvernance énergétique dans la ville de Lac-Mégantic. À la fin de ce stage de recherche, nous serons en mesure de brosser un portrait des dynamiques relationnelles entre les divers acteurs engagés et les répercussions de celles-ci sur la réalisation du projet. Nous présenterons également des indicateurs qui permettent d’évaluer les changements qu’engendreront ce projet dans la gouvernance énergétique de la ville de Lac-Mégantic.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Corinne Gendron

Student:

Partner:

Institut de recherche en économie contemporaine

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Graduate Research Assistant for the TRANSFORM Project

The proposed internship will take place in the TRANSFORM Research Hub located at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. The TRANSFORM Project comprises a global network of researchers committed to building the capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in adopting truly sustainable business practices. The primary objective of this internship will be to support the development of a comprehensive database for the first phase of the TRANSFORM Project. During this phase, each research hub is expected to contribute to the database through the completion of 10-15 in-depth case studies of SMEs that have already implemented significant sustainable business practices. This internship role will contribute to the completion of 4-5 case studies through both desktop research and interviews with personnel in identified SMEs. This work will contribute directly to the future phases of the TRANSFORM Project, which include the creation of sustainability tool-kits and the development of government policy recommendations.

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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

Development of an optical sports monitoring sensor and method for non-invasive evaluation of muscle metabolic fitness and function in elite athletes

Currently, elite athletes and their coaches rely on the subjective self-awareness and measurement of muscle force, heart rate, and the amount of blood lactic acid level to monitor body fitness and athletic performance. These methods, however, are not ideal and always reliable due to subjective errors, technological limitations and individual confounding factors that limit the validity and accuracy of the measures. Furthermore, current methods are not able to monitor muscle function and fitness during exercise and recovery periods. This study aims to approach this challenge by establishing a new method and developing a wearable sensor for non-invasive monitoring of muscle performance and fitness during exercise. The ultimate goal of this project is to help elite Canadian athletes to enhance their 2022 and 2024 Olympic and Paralympic podium performances by using this new sports monitoring technology

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Faculty Supervisor:

Babak Shadgan

Student:

Partner:

Own the Podium;Wrestling Canada Lutte

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Biotechnology; Life Sciences (not health)

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Elevate

Cardiac sensor to detect changes in heart dysfunction related to COVID-19 virus

Recent research has confirmed the lethal effects of the COVID-19 virus on the heart, and thus the proposed research will use a cardiac sensor called seismocardiography to assess the mechanical function of the heart in patients with respiratory and cardiac pathology, as well as in normal-healthy aging patients, to assist in the understanding, diagnosis and treatment regime for patients with COVID-19. The cardiac sensor can measure and record how the heart is contracting and relaxing with every heartbeat. If there are complications in the heart, the timing events of the heart will be affected, and the cardiac sensor device will detect these changes from normal heart function. This research will assist LLA Technologies Inc., to enter the global market to commercialize their cardiac sensor, and become a leader in Canada and globally for cardiac diagnostics.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Patrick Neary

Student:

Partner:

LLA Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Regina

Program:

Accelerate

Development of a Cost Effective Type-Specific Small Aircraft Simulator

Current flight simulation technology is aimed at the commercial aviation industry, with larger
simulators used to simulate larger aircraft. There are few high fidelity type-specific aircraft
simulators available and these have a much higher cost than most flying clubs can afford.
This project aims to produce a low cost Diamond DA20 aircraft simulator while meeting
Transport Canada requirements for a minimum of Level 5 Flight Training Device certification.
Reducing cost without sacrificing fidelity of the flight simulator comes with many technical
challenges which will require the collaboration of the Carleton University research team, OAS
Flight Centre principals and staff, and the B-Con Engineering team. This project will provide
OAS Flight Centre with a viable option for increasing its simulator capacity and student
throughput. For B-Con, this project will provide a platform to demonstrate its technology for
the projection of images onto non-flat surfaces. This project was preceded by a feasibility
assessment which concluded that such a simulator could be developed

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Langlois

Student:

Partner:

Ottawa Aviation Services Flight Centre;B-Con Engineering Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

Metal scrap recycling 4.0: towards smart operation and productionof high-quality alloys

Metalliage is a company that recycles scrap ferrotitanium parts. It supplies ferrotitanium to manufacturers all over the world. The plant has five departments through which the products pass successively: the material division, the washing line, the furnace, the crushing, and the bagging. However, the production line is not optimized, there is plenty of handling; and the plans of the factory detailing its organization are outdated. In order to increase its market share, in the era of Industry 4.0, Metalliage aims to identify critical issues in their production process in order to improve them. The objective of this project is to identify these problems and to propose solutions to solve them like automating tasks or rearrange (modify) installations. Methods such as Value Stream Mapping or 5S and Lean Manufacturing approaches will be deployed to meet these objectives.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lucas Hof;Jean-Pierre Kenne

Student:

Partner:

Metalliage Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing and Construction; Sustainability & the Environment; Advanced Manufacturing

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

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