Sydney Choi – Year 3 (Student) Abisola Kehinde (Mentor) Introduction In Canada, 90% of diabetes cases are categorized into type 2, a condition that occurs due to the improper regulation and use of glucose (Public Health Agency of Canada, 2022). The Public Health Agency of Canada (2022) also states that insulin, produced by the liver, […]
Enhancing the Binding Affinity Between Olaparib and PARP1 Using Computational Biology as Breast Cancer Treatment
Angelina Hang – Life Science, Year 2 Abstract Breast cancer remains a very important issue in today’s world, killing 15 Canadian women every day. To treat breast cancer, poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors have shown promise in preventing the growth and development of cancer cells in the body. In particular, olaparib, an FDA-approved PARP1 inhibitor, is […]
Shaking on Steady Ground: The Creation and Evaluation of a General-Use Postural Sway Detector
Gillian Mok – Applied Science, Year 2 Abstract A person’s postural sway is an indicator of their overall balance. Currently, there are no general-use devices that can be used to measure a person’s postural sway. The lack of accessibility is concerning for seniors as they generally have higher risks of falling. To address the issue, […]
Beyond YOLOv8n: Quantization and Pruning for Efficient Obstacle Detection on Edge Devices
Yixin (Sophie) Jiang – Year 3 (Student) Vincent Wong (Mentor) Abstract Obstacle detection systems are vital for assistive technologies and autonomous navigation, particularly when deployed on everyday edge devices with limited computational resources. This study investigates whether quantization and pruning can enhance the efficiency of YOLOv8n, an object detection model, without significantly compromising its performance. […]
Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of Home Remedies for Urinary Tract Infections in Impeding Bacterial Motility
Yifan Zhuo – Year 3 (Student) Lauren Pugsley (Mentor) Abstract An increasing number of antibiotic issues, like antibiotic resistance and shortage, have emerged all over the world, causing inconvenience and negative impacts on society. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Urinary Tract Infection’s (UTI) home remedies with commonly used antibiotics in impeding bacterial […]
Better Drops: A 3D-Printed Solution for Ophthalmic Waste
Alexandra Ye – Applied Science, Year 2 Abstract This study investigates the impact of dropper tip geometry on eye drop volume and usability, in order to reduce medication waste and improve dosing accuracy. Four 3D-printed prototypes with varying internal and external structures were designed and tested against a commercial control using standardized saline trials. Drop […]
How Simulated Microgravity Effects E. Coli K-12’s Ability to Enter the Stomata of Lactuca Sativa L. Black Seeded Simpson (lettuce)
Soren Bjornson – Life Science, Year 2 Abstract Growing fresh food is crucial for long space missions but carries significant food safety risks due to the rogue bacteria often present in the closed environment of spacecrafts. Understanding how microgravity affects the interaction between plants and these bacteria, particularly human pathogens, is essential for astronaut safety, […]
Optimizing Alkaline Electrolysis: A Comparison of Electrolyte Performance
Ann Wang – Applied Science, Year 2 Abstract Hydrogen fuel cells are increasingly recognized as a pivotal technology in the global transition to sustainable energy systems. Harnessing the potential of hydrogen, the element with the highest energy content per mass unit (142 MJ/kg), they are playing a critical role in decarbonizing industries that are hard […]
Ultrasonic Assisted Extraction of Anthocyanin Pigment Using Distilled Water of Different pH as Solvent
Linlin Li – Life Science, Year 2 Abstract Anthocyanins, a type of natural pigment that gives plants their red, purple, and blue colours, are becoming more relevant for their antioxidant qualities and applications in the food, medicine, and cosmetics industries. This study examines the effectiveness of ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) of anthocyanins from rose petals using […]
Photographic Transposition of Alphabetical Music Chords
Dennis Shen – Applied Science, Year 2 Abstract Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is a process through which computers are trained to recognize characters appearing within an image. Recent advancements show promise for OCR to be applied to music. This study aims to create an open-source program that incorporates OCR to transpose alphabetical chords found in […]