Backgrounder

August 4, 2010

Projects Funded In Windsor

Through the ORF – Research Infrastructure program , the government is investing close to $18 million in research infrastructure projects at universities and research hospitals across the province. This investment will support 104 projects and more than 1,300 researchers at 14 institutions in 11 cities across the province.

University of Windsor

Environmental and geologic sample preparation and infrared microscopy facility
Ensuring the sustainability of our fishing and mining industries
Lead researcher: Dr. Joel Gagnon
Provincial funding: $135,528
Researchers affected: 7

Dr. Joel Gagnon is an earth scientist at the University of Windsor who is using state-of-the-art infrared miscroscopy to investigate two sustainability issues: commercial and invasive fish species and hydrothermal mineral deposit formation. Both are areas of critical importance to Ontario’s economy.

Atherothrombotic diseases
Identifying people at risk of cardiovascular disease
Lead researchers: Dr. Marlys Koschinsky and Dr. Michael Boffa
Provincial funding: $198,897
Researchers affected: 14

University of Windsor biochemists Drs. Marlys Koschinsky and Michael Boffa are studying factors that contribute to atherosclerosis and thrombosis, processes that lead to heart attacks and strokes. Their work could lead to new preventions and treatments.

Noise border multimedia performance laboratory
Developing new multimedia technology
Lead researcher: Dr. Brent Lee
Provincial funding: $ 94,014
Researchers affected: 3

Dr. Brent Lee of the University of Windsor is a musician and educator who wants to bridge the gap between developers of multimedia technologies and multimedia artists. His goal is to develop tools and methods for integrating acoustic, electroacoustic, and video performance – such as new projection and video-mixing techniques that work in real time. As an international facility for the study of multimedia performance practice, Dr. Lee’s lab will position Ontario as a leader in arts technology.

Experimental research hatchery system for studying the evolutionary ecology and conservation of genetic quality in fishes
Saving endangered fish species
Lead researcher: Dr. Trevor Pitcher
Provincial funding: $149,095
Researchers affected: 4

At the University of Windsor, Dr. Trevor Pitcher is developing an experimental research hatchery system to investigate the genetic quality of fish in the Great Lakes and the factors that are affecting it. His work will lead to improved captive breeding and reintroduction programs for endangered native species, including Atlantic and Chinook salmon and redside dace.