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Implementation and Evaluation of PGYpal, a novel approach to advanced medical education for medical residents

Residency is a rigorous and highly demanding part of medical education during which time there are multiple demands on trainee’s time and often as a result high rates of isolation and burnout. This is especially prevalent during the final examination year of training. Several factors have been identified by students to be protective and supportive factors during this difficult time. These include the ability to collaborate with peers with similar professional training and developing more opportunities for connection with professional mentors. PGYPal is an application that allows residents to accomplish their studying by providing access to organized exam resources in one localized location, promoting peer collaboration and communication of trainees with expert doctors across the country. The objectives of this study are to evaluate how well the PGYpal application is able to help trainees in their learning process, and whether implementing this technology is seen as a positive addition to their educational journey as they prepare for their final examination.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jennifer Croke;Robert Clapperton

Student:

Partner:

Doctalk Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University; University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Engaging Women Newcomers in Social Cohesion Building and New Economy Creation

The proposed research project aims to explore and promote the involvement of women newcomers in building stronger communities and creating new economic opportunities. Specifically, the project will focus on supporting these women in becoming entrepreneurs and fostering social cohesion. By partnering with the YWCA, the project seeks to empower women newcomers, understand their unique challenges, and identify strategies to overcome barriers to their economic participation and social integration. The expected benefit to the YWCA and other organizations involved is the development of evidence-based recommendations, actionable strategies, and resources that can drive positive change and create inclusive environments where women newcomers can thrive, contribute to the local economy, and build meaningful connections within their communities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Simon Berge

Student:

Partner:

YWCA Halifax

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Valorization of Byproducts from Bio-diesel and Pulp/Paper Plants into Green Chemicals and Fuels

Glycerol is generated in a large quantity as a byproduct in bio-diesel plants, and hence utilization of crude glycerol for value-added chemicals (such as 1,2-propanediol – an important commodity material used in the production of polyester resins and pharmaceuticals) will yield both economic and environmental benefits to bio-diesel plants. On the other hand, the declined market need of conventional pulp/paper products and the rapid growth of demand of green chemicals, fuels and biomaterials have created a new opportunity to the forestry industry where there are abundant bio-renewable resources: forest biomass and residues. Lignin- currently generated at a large amount (~50 million tons per year globally) as a byproduct in pulp/paper mills, is mainly utilized as a low-value heat source. However, lignin is the largest natural source of aromatic compounds, and it can be de-polymerized/liquefied into aromatic/phenolic oils. The lignin-derived aromatic/phenolic oils can be used as green chemicals for substituting phenol or polyols in the production of phenolic or polyurethane resins, respectively. The oils can also be upgraded into to advanced bio-fuels via hydro-treatment. TOBECONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Charles Xu

Student:

Partner:

The County of Lambton Community Development Corporation;CENNATEK Bioanalytical Services Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Public administration

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Laissez nous raconter notre lien au territoire, aux songes et aux astres: continuation des recherches au service d’un film immersif sur les savoirs autochtones

Les Premiers Peuples partagent tous une relation viscérale, intime, organique et sacrée au Territoire. Avec le Territoire, le Ciel, les Astres, la Nature, les Animaux, les Oiseaux, ils ne font qu’un. Malgré qu’ils aient été dépossédés de leurs territoires et parqués dans des réserves, ce lien et cet attachement demeurent. En ces temps de recherche de sens, de crise climatique, d’éco-anxiété, l’humanité peut apprendre des savoirs et pratiques autochtones. Ce projet de recherche vise à explorer et documenter cette interconnexion au territoire chez les Autochtones afin d’appuyer la réalisation d’un film immersif qui plongera le spectateur au cœur du lien qui unit les Autochtones au territoire, aux astres et aux rêves.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mélanie Chaplier

Student:

Partner:

Terre Innue

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Conséquences du cumul de catastrophes chez les gestionnaires de l’organisation municipale de la sécurité civile de la ville de Gatineau

Cette étude vise à documenter le vécu des membres de l’organisation municipale de la ville de Gatineau qui ont appliqué des mesures d’urgence au cours des dernières années en raison des inondations de 2017, de 2019 et de 2023 en plus de la tornade de 2018. Le cumul de ces quatre sinistres en moins de 7 ans a sans doute entraîné des répercussions sur la santé globale et sur la vie professionnelle de ces professionnels qui ont été mobilisés lors de ces événements, ainsi que sur leur travail collectif. Pour atteindre les objectifs de cette étude nous allons réaliser des entrevues auprès de 20 membres de cette municipalité. Une fois les analyses complétées, l’ensemble des membres de l’organisation municipale sera invité à participer à un atelier de présentation et de réflexion sur les résultats de cette étude.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nathalie St-Amour;Danielle Maltais

Student:

Partner:

Ville de Gatineau

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public administration; Utilities

University:

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Program:

Accelerate

Fiche technique sur l’entretien des phytotechnologies

de professionnels du milieu, pour produire une fiche technique expliquant l’entretien de différentes phytotechnologies qui sont des solutions inspirées de la nature qui misent sur l’utilisation des végétaux pour résoudre diverses problématiques environnementales.
La fiche touchera aux toitures et murs végétalisés, biorétentions, marais filtrants, bandes riveraines et haies brise-vent. Les enjeux liés à l’entretien des plantes et des ouvrages phytotechnologiques doivent cadrer dans un contexte québécois. Les méthodes d’entretien toucheront à divers éléments communs (substrats et paillis, irrigation, fertilisation, taille et gestion de la biomasse), de même qu’aux enjeux uniques pour chaque technologie, incluant les enjeux socio-économiques touchant aux coûts d’installation versus les coûts d’entretiens.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Louise Hénault-Ethier;Sophie Duchesne

Student:

Partner:

Société Québécoise de Phytotechnologie

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Program:

Accelerate

Enhancing Dental Patient Education through Collaborative Digital Art

This research project aims to improve patients’ understanding of dental procedures through a collaborative learning approach in a dental office. The project involves patients, dental professionals, and researchers working together to create interactive digital artwork that explains different dental treatments. Patients will have the opportunity to share their knowledge and experiences, which will be used to develop educational materials that are visually appealing and easy to understand. The use of patient-generated artwork and stories promotes a patient-centered approach and encourages active patient engagement in their dental health. By involving patients in the learning process, this project creates a sense of community and fosters a more inclusive dental practice. The partner organization will benefit from this research by gaining valuable insights into patient education and contributing to the advancement of dental care. The project also has broader benefits for the Canadian community, as it promotes collaboration, empathy, and understanding among diverse individuals and contributes to the development of more humane and inclusive societies

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Faculty Supervisor:

Beaumie Kim

Student:

Partner:

Innisfil Dental Arts

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Exploring the role of MRC2 in Multiple Sclerosis Pathology

This project investigates the role of Mrc2 in CNS (Central-nervous system) infiltration of pro-inflammatory immune cells using an EAE mouse model. Fresh and postmortem tissue will be provided by collaborators. Single cell suspensions from brain, spinal cord, spleen, and lymph nodes will undergo flow cytometry analysis, using different markers to identify distinct cell populations. Unsupervised clustering and dimensionality reduction techniques will be applied for data analysis. Immunohistochemistry will confirm the findings, examining demyelinating lesions and infiltrating cell types. The objective is to understand Mrc2’s involvement in early EAE stages and its impact on CNS infiltration by pro-inflammatory cells, potentially reducing demyelination. Expected outcomes include insights into Mrc2’s role and that Mrc2 deficiency leads to a decreased infiltration of pro-inflammatory cells in the CNS.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alexandre Prat

Student:

Partner:

University of Fribourg

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Leaf area index and wet biomass retrieval in agricultural fields from C-band SAR data using the Water Cloud Model

Maintaining and increasing agrarian production is a significant challenge for agricultural policy in the face of global population expansion. In this context, acquiring accurate and prompt regional estimates of crop yields and development is crucial in informing and formulating food policies and mitigating food insecurity to support farm managers and decision-makers. Also, it is challenging to monitor vegetation conditions, plant diseases, irrigation, and fertilizer management on a large scale, which are influential factors in crop biophysical parameters. Therefore, remote sensing is suitable for bridging these gaps because it provides sufficient spatial and temporal information. The Water Cloud Model (WCM) is a vegetation contribution model widely used in crop biophysical parameters retrieval over large-scale vegetated areas. However, due to the lack of a standard technique for determining these descriptors, WCM must be calibrated to produce accurate estimates of crop parameters. This study proposes an innovative approach using WCM based on SAR data combined with ensemble learning models to retrieve crop biophysical parameters under all weather conditions accurately.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Saeid Homayouni

Student:

Partner:

Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Education

University:

Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Realistic and High-Performance Rendering Renewal

The goal is to investigate the realistic appearance models for complex reflectance properties, modeling reflectance, masking and inter-reflection at many scales. In the end, comparison and basis-space representation will be leveraged to develop an interactive rendering application for pre-visualization and in-game portrayal of complex materials.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Derek Nowrouzezahrai

Student:

Partner:

Microsoft Canada

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Entertainment and Media; Information and Communications Technology

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Temporal Interference Stimulation in the Rhesus Macaque

Deep brain stimulation is a treatment method for Parkinson’s Disease. This treatment involves implanting an electrode deep into the brain, which carries a small but serious risk of complications. However, a new stimulation technique, called temporal interference stimulation, may circumvent these risks, and allow for non-invasive deep brain stimulation. Temporal interference stimulation can selectively target deep brain structures in the mouse, however whether it will work in larger animals is currently unknown. This project aims to test whether temporal interference stimulation will be able to activate deep brain structures in a larger animal that is more similar to humans using both computational and experimental techniques. The findings will provide insights into whether temporal interference stimulation will be a feasible approach for deep brain stimulation in humans. The research findings and resulting articles from this research project will help PSSO with communicating results to the community and attract new donors.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Brian Corneil;Lyle Muller

Student:

Partner:

Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

The University of Western Ontario

Program:

Accelerate

PRedicting Human Performance – adjustments in the critical power model

Our project aims to improve our understanding of the limits of exercise capacity by using a novel model for critical power, the highest intensity at which a steady state can be achieved in cycling. We will test whether the modified 3-parameter critical power model fits power-duration data better than existing models. This will involve well-trained cyclists performing various tests to determine critical power, work completed above critical power (W’), and maximal sprint power, which will be fitted into the old models as well as the new model. The significance of this project is that a better model will facilitate the use of technology like power meters to benefit athletes and coaches, as well as the exercise physiology research community. Validating the model used by the industry partner is important for them as a for-profit company to ensure credibility of their product.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Martin MacInnis

Student:

Partner:

Baron Biosystems Ltd

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

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