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Metagenomic evaluation of pit lakes as a reclamation strategy for oil sands mines

A major challenge facing Canada’s oil sands industry is returning post-mining landscapes to equivalent land capability. Especially problematic are the fluid tailings (FT) produced during bitumen extraction, since these contain several chemicals of ecological concern. The long-term land closure plans of all oil sands mining operators include reclaiming fluid tailings in pit lakes. Pit lakes

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Decarbonizing Canadian Oil Sands Production

Why is this research important to Alberta? Objectives around “decarbonizing” oil sands production in Alberta reflect the relatively high carbon footprint associated with oil sands production. This project will develop new microbial technology for lowering the emissions intensity associated with steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) for oil sands production in Alberta. By increasing oil production rates

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Sulfate-reducing bacteria in salt caverns: Understanding and mitigating potential threats to hydrogen storage in Alberta

Why is this research important to Alberta? Alberta’s hydrogen future depends on storing hydrogen safely underground, but invisible microbial risks threaten that goal. Salt caverns are Alberta’s most promising option for large scale hydrogen storage, yet bacteria living in cavern brines can quietly consume stored hydrogen and produce toxic “sour gas”. Left unmanaged, this contamination

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Genomics-Guided Clinical Utility Assessment of ComBatic™: A Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Wound Care Innovation for Biofilm-Associated Chronic Wounds and AMR Prevention

Why is this research important to Alberta? Chronic wounds and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are major and growing healthcare challenges in Alberta, driving prolonged hospital stays, increased costs, and poor patient outcomes. Biofilm-associated infections affect most chronic wound patients and are difficult to treat with existing therapies. This project addresses a critical gap by developing a

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