{"id":46153,"date":"2018-04-11T12:29:40","date_gmt":"2018-04-11T16:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/?p=46153"},"modified":"2025-08-19T09:36:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T13:36:45","slug":"carleton-research-projects-receive-500000-from-cfi-to-improve-the-lives-of-canadians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/2018\/carleton-research-projects-receive-500000-from-cfi-to-improve-the-lives-of-canadians\/","title":{"rendered":"杏吧原创 Research Projects Receive $500,000 from CFI to Improve the Lives of Canadians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n 杏吧原创 Research Projects Receive $500,000 from CFI to Improve the Lives of Canadians\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

Eight 杏吧原创 University research projects received $504,780 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation<\/a> (CFI) to conduct research on important areas such as water treatment, diabetes, 5G wireless connectivity and obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c杏吧原创 researchers are paving the way in innovative and important fields that will directly improve the lives of Canadians,\u201d said Rafik Goubran, vice-president (Research and International). \u201cWe are extremely grateful for CFI\u2019s ongoing support of this vital research.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CFI funds, part of the John R. Evans Leaders Fund<\/a> (JELF), covers 40 per cent of the costs and is matched by the Ontario Research Fund<\/a>. The remainder is provided by the university and\/or partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Projects receiving CFI funds include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Sustainable Water Treatment Lab<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Onita Basu, Civil and Environmental Engineering <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Clean water is critical for public health. Climate change is linked to unpredictable rainfall and weather patterns means there can be atypical variations in water quality. Basu\u2019s research will help mitigate climate change challenges by investigating and optimizing sustainable advanced water treatment methods, such as biofiltration, which improve water quality and significantly reduce chemical and energy requirements in drinking water facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Contribution of Environmental Chemicals to Beta Cell Dysfunction and Death in Diabetes<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Jennifer Bruin, Biology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from a lack of insulin production by pancreatic beta cells. Bruin\u2019s research investigates the contribution of environmental chemicals to beta cell dysfunction and death in diabetes. This will help reveal the root causes of diabetes and may lead to strategies to prevent or limit progression of the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Neurobiology of Energy Balance<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Melissa Chee, Neuroscience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Obesity has dire consequences for the health of Canadians because it is tied to other medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, psychiatric disorders and even some forms of cancer. Besides lifestyle coaching and intervention, there are few effective treatments for obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Chee’s research focuses on a hormone called melanin-concentrating hormone (MHC) as a potential target for obesity therapeutics. MCH is made in the brain and stimulates appetite. Chee’s research will reveal the key players and their mechanisms underlying the neurobiology of obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Next Generation Millimetre-Wave Wireless Networks <\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Shulabh Gupta, Electronics <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Gupta\u2019s research program is developing a low-cost millimetre-wave wireless technology based on smart, reconfigurable electromagnetic metamaterials (MTMs). Located strategically, MTMs route electromagnetic signals to desired areas. As a result, the environment will act as a dynamic network entity, co-operating with the smart electronic devices it contains. The MTMs will provide superior network connectivity, on top of existing connections, making our surroundings more responsive and providing a richer and affordable technological experience for Canadians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          杏吧原创 杏吧原创 Research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          杏吧原创 is a dynamic, interdisciplinary research-intensive institution with a creative international approach to research that has led to many significant discoveries and works in science and engineering, business, public affairs and the arts. Home to many noted award-winning researchers, 杏吧原创 is uniquely committed to discovery, knowledge, and understanding of the world around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          杏吧原创\u2019s location in Ottawa\u2014the nation\u2019s capital allows unique access for our researchers across many disciplines to such places as Canada\u2019s national labs and museums, Library and Archives Canada, federal government departments and of course, Parliament Hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Through the building of sustainable communities, we foster new ideas to create a more prosperous future for Canada and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Media Contact
          \n<\/strong>Steven Reid
          \nMedia Relations Officer
          \n杏吧原创 University
          \n613-520-2600, ext. 8718
          \n613-265-6613
          \nSteven_Reid3@杏吧原创.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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