Grants and Contributions

Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Management / Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Management

Applicants with a design for a remote healthcare technology concept were invited to apply to the Challenge. The Recipient has participated in the Challenge and has been selected by CSA, for stage 1 of the Challenge, for a $30,000 cash prize.

E!115393 EDUCAIT project with LabTau from France and led by Daxsonics Ultrasound Inc. (Canada) to design and prototype an intracorporeal, transgastric endoscope that can produce ultrasonic cavitation in any part of the pancreas. The intended use of the device is to treat pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in conjunction with other standards of care, including chemotherapies and immunotherapies.

A large majority of patients undergoing partial or complete upper or lower limb loss through amputation experience debilitating
phantom limb pain. Phantom limb pain immediately following amputation is a risk factor for chronicity. Current effective treatment
approaches are limited. Evidence suggests that simulations of the missing limb may be helpful in reducing pain sensations. Virtual
reality represents an innovative way to simulate the missing limb. The NRC will develop innovative technology that simulates the
missing limb. We will identify patient partners who experience phantom limb pain who will work alongside the NRC in the development
of the technology. We will perform focus groups for patient feedback to inform further development of technology. Upon completion of
the technology, we will conduct a feasibility study among those undergoing lower limb amputation to assess the utility and acceptability
of the technology in the immediate post-surgery period during hospitalization. At discharge, patients will undergo a semi-structured
interview and will be qualitatively analyzed.

The goal of this project is to develop an interactive platform for treating sleep problems in shift workers, as well as to integrate portable devices for the development of a learning retention program, and to study the feasibility of estimating and using EMA (Ecological Momentary Assessments) related to circadian rhythms.

Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) exhibit numerous beneficial properties useful for a range of indications, including inflammatory diseases and regenerative medicine. We are developing an allogeneic engineered MSC product that promotes scar-less wound healing. We are also developing a biomarker screening assay for QC/QA to screen MSC potency and variability.

This will identify bacterial strains, genes and mechanisms that allow Pseudomonas strains to kill root rot pathogens. To identify plant genes that recruit beneficial P. fluorescens, we will screen pea genotypes from an association mapping (AM) panel available from our NRC collaborator. This information will be used in a genome wide association study (GWAS) or traditional mapping to identify pea genetic factors that can recruit beneficial P. fluorescens.The Project goal is to deliver bacterial strains or genetic loci that can control root rot pathogens of pea, and pea cultivars, genes or genetic markers that are associated with disease-suppressive microbiomes.

This will identify bacterial strains, genes and mechanisms that allow Pseudomonas strains to kill root rot pathogens. To identify plant genes that recruit beneficial P. fluorescens, we will screen pea genotypes from an association mapping (AM) panel available from our NRC collaborator. This information will be used in a genome wide association study (GWAS) or traditional mapping to identify pea genetic factors that can recruit beneficial P. fluorescens.The Project goal is to deliver bacterial strains or genetic loci that can control root rot pathogens of pea, and pea cultivars, genes or genetic markers that are associated with disease-suppressive microbiomes.