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Modeling Particle Aggregation and Transport in Magnetic Resonance Navigation for Liver Cancer Treatment

This project aims to develop Magnetic Resonance Navigation (MRN), an innovative technique for treating liver cancer. MRN uses the magnetic fields of clinical MRI systems to form and guide aggregates of micro-particles toward tumor-feeding arteries using controlled magnetic field gradients and gravity. Compared to current treatments, this approach has the potential to be less invasive and more precise, allowing drugs to be delivered directly to tumors while reducing damage to healthy tissue. A key challenge is understanding how these particle aggregates behave in flowing blood, which is essential for ensuring safe and effective treatment. This project focuses on modeling the forces that influence particle motion and aggregation under realistic blood flow conditions. The collaboration between CR-CHUM in Canada and Inria in France combines clinical expertise with advanced computational modeling. It is expected to improve liver cancer treatment strategies while strengthening research capacity, knowledge exchange, and international collaboration between the participating institutions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gilles Soulez

Student:

Partner:

Institut Polytechnique de Paris

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences and Technology; Artificial Intelligence

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Optimisation du procédé SACE pour l’usinage de murs minces en verre de quartz

Ce projet de recherche vise à améliorer une technique de fabrication miniature appelée « gravure chimique assistée par décharges » pour sculpter le verre de façon très précise. Pendant son stage à l’ÉTS, Augustin Mazet utilisera des équipements de pointe pour tester de nouvelles méthodes de fabrication de composants en verre de quartz extrêmement fins. En s’appuyant sur des outils de haute technologie et des analyses statistiques, il cherchera à rendre ce procédé plus rapide et plus fiable pour une utilisation en usine. À terme, ces travaux faciliteront la création de nouveaux dispositifs médicaux et électroniques miniaturisés, tout en consolidant la position du Canada comme leader en fabrication de haute technologie.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lucas Hof

Student:

Partner:

Université Clermont Auvergne - Clermont Auvergne INP

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Advanced Manufacturing; Technology

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Development of an online visual scanning treatment (SpyTrain) for visuo-spatial neglect post stroke

Stroke happens every 5 minutes and one common and disabling disorder due to right-brain stroke is spatial neglect, a problem with paying attention to the left side of the body and world. Spatial neglect is chronic and leads to slower recovery and longer hospital stays, and effective treatment requires significant health care resources. The purpose of the intern’s project is to test the feasibility and effectiveness of an online rehabilitation program that can be delivered in the community needing less therapist time in order to improve spatial neglect, reduce disability and enhance recovery. If successful, this treatment option can be added to the therapist toolbox for dealing with spatial neglect and decrease the need for hospital resources while extending rehabilitation into the community.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gail Eskes;Raymond Klein

Student:

Partner:

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences and Technology; Life Sciences (not health); Education

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Étude de la trajectoire cérébrale des troubles alimentaires restrictifs chez une population pédiatrique.

Ce projet de recherche constitue une étape préliminaire qui vise à comprendre comment le cerveau des adolescent.e.s évolue à la suite d’une anorexie mentale. L’objectif est d’analyser des images cérébrales de jeunes patient.e.s prises au début de leur hospitalisation (TP1), puis après leur récupération pondérale (TP2), afin de caractériser comment la sous-nutrition affecte le cerveau. Des analyses de médiation permettront d’évaluer la part des changements cérébraux expliquée par la variation d’IMC (indice de masse corporelle), distinguant les effets liés à la renutrition de ceux liés à d’autres facteurs neurobiologiques. Ce travail constituera une étape préliminaire à un suivi plus long (jusqu’à un an, TP3), permettant à terme d’identifier des marqueurs cérébraux prédictifs de rechute.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Clara Moreau

Student:

Partner:

EPF

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Culturally-Centred, Integrated Care for Cardiovascular Diseases among Indigenous People in Colombia

This project addresses the growing burden of multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) among Indigenous populations in Vaupés, Colombia, with a focus on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidaemia. Using participatory, qualitative methods, the intern seeks to understand how culturally-centred, integrated models of care can be designed to improve coordination and continuity of care for Indigenous people living with MLTC-CVDs. More specifically, the internship will explore how Indigenous people living with MLTCs, their families, and community leaders describe their experiences of navigating care across different services. It will also examine the main gaps, bottlenecks, and sources of fragmentation in the coordination of care for MLTCs in Indigenous communities, as well as identify the existing strengths or informal coordination practices that can be built upon. For the Colombian host institution, the project will strengthen collaboration with Indigenous communities, support primary healthcare innovation, and contribute local data to guide policy formulation and implementation. For the Canadian home institution, it will build expertise in Indigenous global health and strengthen cross-cultural partnership, generating insights and approaches that can be applied to advance equitable MLTC care with Indigenous and other underserved populations in Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Deborah DiLiberto

Student:

Partner:

Universidad del Rosario

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Indigenous Innovation; Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Health and Related Sciences and Technology

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Fathers’ Support Roles in Postpartum Care in Japan

This project will explore how Japanese fathers understand and carry out their role in supporting their partners during the postpartum period. By reviewing research, examining existing programs, and learning from experts at Niigata University, the study will describe the cultural, social, and workplace factors that shape fathers’ involvement after childbirth. The project will benefit both institutions by strengthening collaboration between McMaster University and Niigata University, supporting joint learning on family health, and creating opportunities for future research partnerships. It will also help both universities deepen their expertise in cross-cultural approaches to postpartum health and caregiving.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Deborah DiLiberto

Student:

Partner:

Niigata University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Understanding the principles of building rapport and trust with children across diverse settings in the context of public health research

The Mitacs Globalink research project focuses on building trust and rapport with children from newcomer families in public health research through community-based participatory research (CBPR). The findings will inform McMaster University’s SCORE! Project in Hamilton, Ontario, and contribute to advancing inclusivity in public health research. Effective communication is crucial, particularly with children from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Literature emphasizes child-centered approaches, empathy, and culturally sensitive strategies as essential trust-building principles that enhance participation, improve data quality, and promote inclusivity. Applying these principles can strengthen child-centered care, support primordial disease prevention, and advance global health equity.
However, major gaps remain, including the lack of standardized definitions of trustful relationships, limited analysis of trust variability across child contexts, and insufficient research on rapport-building in online environments. Evidence-based principles specific to children, distinct from those used with adult are scarce and cannot be generalized globally.
This project aims to develop a knowledge base on trust and rapport principles for children in public health research through mixed-methods secondary analysis. Objectives include examining CBPR practices in Canada, assessing their transferability to Indian contexts, linking findings to relevant SDGs, and recommending best practices for future public health researchers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sonia Anand

Student:

Partner:

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Empowering Newcomer Parents as Health Advocates through Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR)

The proposed project is centred on “Empowering newcomer parents as health advocates through Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR)”. In Canada, the newcomer population and their children have an increased risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases. Empowering parents by ensuring their active participation in designing and implementation of the intervention through CBPR can lead to better identification of the facilitators and barriers of healthy behaviours in their children. This will further increase the uptake and effectiveness of the program. However, gaps exist in the current literature with the use of participatory approaches. For instance, several approaches are underused, or the most used approaches fail to adapt to the cultural norms of the community. Building on this research problem, this research project aims to investigate the different methods of participatory approaches that can be used to ensure appropriate involvement of newcomer parents. The objectives of this project are to conduct a comprehensive review of the different participatory approaches that may be used to inform SCORE! Project and CBPR projects in Canada. Further, the project aims to inform similar research in the Indian context through knowledge sharing and translation, aligning with the UN SDGs, particularly SDG 3, 10, 16 and 17.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sonia Anand

Student:

Partner:

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Standardiser l’évaluation de maturité IA : création d’un cadre IA responsable pour améliorer l’accompagnement client

Mon projet sera réalisé chez UIVO-AI, une entreprise spécialisée dans l’accompagnement en intelligence artificielle responsable. Je collaborerai avec l’équipe de consultants qui soutient des organisations de différents secteurs dans leurs initiatives IA.
Les clients d’UIVO-AI présentent des niveaux de maturité IA très variables, souvent mal définis, et qui évoluent rapidement pendant l’accompagnement. L’absence d’un cadre commun pour mesurer et suivre cette maturité complique la priorisation, ralentit les projets et oblige les consultants à reconstruire l’analyse à chaque mandat.
Je développerai un cadre de maturité IA simple, évolutif et spécifiquement axé sur l’IA responsable. Ce cadre évaluera la maturité des organisations selon cinq dimensions (exploration, expérimentation, formalisation, optimisation, transformation), tout en intégrant les impacts financiers, humains et environnementaux. L’outil servira de référence interne pour orienter les décisions, structurer les projets et assurer un accompagnement plus cohérent et responsable.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sylvain Amoros

Student:

Partner:

IUVO-AI

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

HEC Montréal

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Systematic analysis of health and wellbeing among war-affected Newcomer Women: Applied to Sudanese Newcomer Women in Ontario, Canada 2026.

This project explores the health and wellbeing of women who have experienced war, displacement and resettlement, with a focus on Sudanese those living in Canada. Through a PRISMA-guided secondary research approach, it synthesizes global evidence on mental health, coping strategies, access to healthcare and chronic disease prevention among vulnerable newcomer women. The aim is to highlight the social and gender-related factors that shape their resettlement experiences and to identify culturally informed strategies that support healthy integration.
The project aligns closely with McMaster University’s SCORE! Project (Supporting Communities Outside Resettlement Environments), which focuses on improving health pathways and social inclusion for refugee and immigrant populations. By providing a gender-sensitive analysis of war-affected Sudanese women, a population often underrepresented in research, this study contributes valuable insights that strengthen SCORE!’s evidence base and inform future community-driven interventions.
For Ahfad University for Women, the project expands international research capacity and deepens expertise in migrant and refugee health. For McMaster, it enhances the impact of SCORE! by bringing a new global perspective and highlighting culturally grounded solutions. Overall, the project supports both institutions in advancing equity, inclusion and health for newcomer communities in Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sonia Anand

Student:

Partner:

Ahfad University for Women (AUW)

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences and Technology; Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Other

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Community Readiness and Acceptability of AI in Equity-Focused Community-Based Participatory Research with Newcomer Communities: A Global Scoping Review

This project will review global research to understand how ready newcomer communities are for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in community-based participatory research (CBPR) and how acceptable and trustworthy AI tools are in equity-focused CBPR. By examining what is known about digital access, language needs, cultural safety, trust, and concerns about bias, the project will identify both opportunities and risks of using AI in CBPR with diverse newcomer groups. The findings will support both participating institutions (McMaster University, Canada, and Thammasat University, Thailand) by strengthening collaboration and advancing shared learning on ethical, inclusive, and innovative research practices. This review will also guide future projects that aim to use AI responsibly in community settings. In addition, the project will contribute to the SCORE! Project at the Mary Heersink School of Global Health and Social Medicine, McMaster University, by providing insights that support co-designed, culturally responsive, and community-centered approaches, helping ensure that newcomer families feel included, respected, and confident when technology such as AI is used in research.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sonia Anand

Student:

Partner:

Thammasat University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Artificial Intelligence; Health and Related Sciences and Technology; Other

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Implémentation de réseaux de neurones à décharges (SNN) sur circuits FPGA

Ce projet développe un démonstrateur matériel basé sur des réseaux neuronaux impulsionnels (Spiking Neural Networks, SNN) implémentés sur des plateformes FPGA pour des tâches de contrôle en temps réel. Les systèmes d’IA actuels sont puissants mais consomment une quantité excessive d’énergie, ce qui limite leur déploiement dans des applications embarquées et autonomes. Notre approche s’appuie sur le calcul neuromorphique, inspiré du fonctionnement cérébral, afin d’obtenir des performances à faible consommation et à grande vitesse. Le démonstrateur intégrera l’acquisition de signaux, le traitement neuromorphique et le contrôle dans une seule chaîne. Les applications incluent l’automatisation industrielle, la surveillance environnementale et l’agriculture de précision, répondant aux défis d’efficacité énergétique et d’adaptabilité dans des environnements contraints. Cette recherche renforce le leadership du Canada en IA en complétant son excellence algorithmique par des solutions matérielles innovantes, favorisant les partenariats industriels et la formation de personnel hautement qualifié pour les technologies de demain.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Fabien Alibart

Student:

Partner:

Université de Technologie de Compiègne

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.