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13270 Completed Projects

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Projects by Category

10%
Computer science
9%
Engineering
1%
Engineering - biomedical
4%
Engineering - chemical / biological

Translation of a Personalized Genetic Medicine Vector Production System

Mediphage Bioceuticals aims to leverage its DNA ministring platform for personalized genetic medicine. Mediphage Bioceuticals Inc. greatly appreciate Mitacs Accelerate program in providing support to (1) validate msDNA for gene delivery by carrying out a two-phase study, (2) develop and validate phage display libraries for the specific targeting and delivery to target host cells, and (3) determine potential targets for gene therapy in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease with examination of potential negative effects of bacteriophage vector platforms. The research efforts in these key areas will enable Mediphage Bioceuticals to further advance genetic medicine.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shawn Wettig

Student:

Jessica Nicastro

Partner:

Mediphage Bioceuticals Inc

Discipline:

Pharmacy / Pharmacology

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Fabrication of a 3 dimensional graphene/metal oxide composites membrane for water filtration – Year two

There is a demand in the market for an economical and efficient handheld seawater desalinator. The goal of this project is to develop graphene based membrane technology which will first provide a handheld personal desalinator and then be scalable to a higher flow rate single family point of use. In this direction graphene/metal oxide/polymer composites membrane will be synthesized by using a low cost chemical method with the possibility of scale up. Combining graphene oxide with metal oxide nano particles enhances the water desalinator capabilities thanks to the antimicrobial properties of metal oxide nano particles. The polymer works as a cross linker between the graphene oxide flakes to improve their physical stability during the filtration test. The company will benefit from the results on membrane synthesis, with a perspective of a larger scale production. Eventually, the body of the device will be designed at the partner company.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shuhui Sun

Student:

Amir Hassanpour

Partner:

New Plateau Technologies

Discipline:

Journalism / Media studies and communication

Sector:

Natural resources

University:

Program:

Elevate

Reducing birdstrike risks at airports by integrated pest management of insects – Year two

Birds at airports present danger to moving aircraft and other vehicles using the area. Some of the higher risk bird species are ducks, gulls and shorebirds who come to the grassy areas surrounding the runways to feed on insects. We are attempting to reduce the numbers of these high-risk birds using the Vancouver International Airport by reducing the numbers of the insects they feed on. By changing the way we manage the grassy areas of the airport, we hope to reduce insect abundance, and therefore bird presence. Our study is focused on discovering what kinds of measures are most effective at reducing insect abundance.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jennifer Cory

Student:

Sean McCann

Partner:

Vancouver International Airport

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Automotive and transportation

University:

Program:

Elevate

Inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge in Resource Decision-making: innovative research methods, guidelines, and digital tools

The objective of our research is to reach appropriate recommendations, revelations, and transformative insights based on a survey of the field of Community-Based Monitoring and its understudied methods, while also developing a more inclusive process to achieve this, and applying that process in the creation or refinement of CBM digital tools. In particular our research focuses on the way Indigenous communities are using CBM to monitor, confront, and intervene in projects that affect their land and ways of life. CBM creates a unique space for Indigenous communities to assert their constitutional rights in environmental management and we intend to push the boundaries of that space. Our deliverables (i.e. a catalogue of CBM programmes in Canada from 2013-2018) will directly benefit the broader goals of our partner organization, Trailmark Systems, as it strives to partner with and help build capacity in Indigenous communities to ensure that they control their own knowledge.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rob Hancock

Student:

Michael Fraser

Partner:

Trailmark Systems

Discipline:

Political science

Sector:

Aboriginal affairs

University:

Program:

Accelerate

The Impact of Pre-Project Planning and Upfront Investment on Construction Project Delivery Efficiencies

Cost overruns, schedule delays, and sometimes disputes and even litigations have been a pervasive issue in Canadian construction industry. This applied research study is commissioned to establish a solid empirical relationship between project delivery efficiencies and project owners’ upfront investment on design and consulting services. The study plans to employ personal interviews, project database development, and data analyses as the key research methods to disentangle the complex impact network of project performance from pre-project planning to the closing of a construction project. The results are expected to provide an objective ground for a change in investment policies in public infrastructure. From a neutral, third party perspective, the study also provides an opportunity for the construction industry to improve the public imag

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Faculty Supervisor:

Arnold Yuan

Student:

Yuehua Zhuang

Partner:

Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

Program:

Accelerate

A modular re-configurable robot for real time MR image guided applications

Minimally invasive techniques are used for a wide variety of procedures in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Many procedures require insertion of a needle along a straight-line path to the site of the disease. Real-time magnetic resonance (MR) imaging offers the means to visualize the needle relative to a small target lesion and avoid sensitive anatomical structures throughout the procedure. However, operating within the tight space of the MR machine remains very challenging. This project focuses on developing a robot that can be safely operated within the strong magnetic field of the MR while ensuring accurate placement of the needle tip within 1mm of the target. The robot will enable both user-driven and robot-driven needle insertion for direct comparison of the two techniques. Through this project, Siemens Canada will gain potential personnel to facilitate emerging research and design projects on Siemens’ products in the field of medical robotics.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Weersink

Student:

Amanda Aleong

Partner:

Siemens Healthcare Ltd.

Discipline:

Engineering - biomedical

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Implementation and advancement of image analysis for multiplexed microarrays

Microarray testing allows high-volume analysis. This work will compare open-source software to in-house analysis methods within SQI Diagnostics. The goal is to enhance the performance of current assay designs and to inform and guide the next-generation of assay designs (ie 384 well plates) which will support SQI’s technology leadership position. After implementing a print run and analysis using the current quality control protocols, data will be compared with existing SQI results. As well, ArrayNinja will be modified to provide reports in the same format as current reports and expand current assay options to 384 well plates.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pierre Sullivan

Student:

Mohammad Saeedi

Partner:

SQI Diagnostics Systems Inc

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Environmental productivity patterns of the Salish Sea: trends, impacts, projections

Pacific salmon are important from ecological, economic, social and cultural perspectives, but many species in the Salish Sea have seen drastic decrease in marine survival rate in recent decades, likely linked to reduced survival of the young stages of salmon due to a combination of environmental, food web changes, and human impacts. This activity will provide an ecosystem-level analysis of how the environmental productivity of the Salish Sea has changed in recent decades with focus on the implications this has had for salmon populations in the area. The aim is to develop a hypothesis for why the changes in environmental productivity impact salmon, as well as for how important productivity changes are for population trends as compared to food web effects and direct human impacts, notably through fishing.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Villy Christensen

Student:

Vijay Kumar

Partner:

Pacific Salmon Foundation

Discipline:

Oceanography

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Population estimation and interaction of non-native predators with Atlantic salmon

Possible interactions between smallmouth bass and chain pickerel (non-native predators) and Atlantic salmon smolt will be examined. Predation pressure on Atlantic salmon smolt by these non-native predators will be studied using a population estimate of smallmouth bass and chain pickerel as well as a stomach content survey of the non-native predators. Reliance on Atlantic salmon smolt for a food source by the non-native predators will be estimated based on stomach content data. Population estimates and stomach content data will provide a better understanding of how and when these non-native predators and Atlantic salmon interact. It may also indicate how these interactions can be minimized and how predation relief efforts could be most effectively utilized.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michelle Gray

Student:

Shawn Feener

Partner:

Coastal Action

Discipline:

Environmental sciences

Sector:

Natural resources

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Improved Industrial Sustainability through Residual Redistribution andRecapture of Value from Underutilized Streams

To maximize usage of residuals and underutilized product streams at Port Hawkesbury Paper (PHP), this investigation is conducted with eco-industrial parks in mind, and a goal of increasing industrial sustainability. The streams investigated could act as a supplement to PHP’s current processes or an external feedstock for a collaborative relationship through waste as a form of currency. Inventory of potential available residuals, streams, and energy sources will be produced and evaluated as well as trial scale operations of potential projects (aquaculture, soil amendments, etc.). Overall the formation of an industrial symbiosis could be created not only locally, but the information gained from this study could act as a guide for other industries globally in the pursuit of industrial sustainability.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michelle Adams

Student:

Brittany MacDonald

Partner:

Port Hawkesbury Paper LP

Discipline:

Engineering - other

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

Program:

Accelerate

The development of a novel oncolytic virotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia

Modern molecularly targeted therapies have shown promise in treating some blood cancers, but a cure remains elusive for most acute blood cancer patients. This is largely due to the survival of some blood cancer cells that possess unique properties and can cause treatment failure or relapse, highlighting the need for new therapies. In collaboration with Virogin Biotech Ltd, we aim to develop an innovative oncolytic virotherapy to effectively target acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patient cells that are resistant to current therapies. This pre-clinical study will evaluate the efficacy of novel anti-cancer oncolytic agents (developed by Virogin), alone or in combination with an immunotherapy, in targeting primitive AML cells and their survival pathways in vitro and in vivo. We expect that this new combination strategy will be more effective in eliminating critical blood cancer cells compared to traditional drugs and provide directly proof-of-concept for a subsequent clinical trial.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Xiaoyan Jiang

Student:

Sammy (Yixin) Zheng

Partner:

Virogin Biotech Canada Ltd

Discipline:

Medicine

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Exploring the use of physical modelling for assessing urban stream restoration design

Urban streams are prone to flooding and bank erosion as a result of the large amount of stormwater that is transported into the channel across the paved floodplain. Many streams in urban areas are being restored to a more natural state so that they are able to accommodate flood pulses as well as to increase habitat areas in and around the channel. Prior to the installation of restoration designs in urban areas, it is necessary to test that they will hold up under a range of flows and sedimentation. Physical modelling is useful in predicting channel response to imposed conditions, however it is not commonly used to test urban stream restoration designs. In this project we will 1) explore the use of physical modelling for testing the effectiveness of a design developed by GEO Morphix, and 2) design and build a small physical model for use in the GEO Morphix office. This project will equip GEO Morphix with a new rigorous method of testing their urban stream restoration designs prior to installation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Brett Eaton

Student:

Lucy MacKenzie

Partner:

GEO Morphix

Discipline:

Geography / Geology / Earth science

Sector:

Natural resources

University:

Program:

Accelerate

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