Gilles Robichaud – Université de Moncton, Moncton – Targeting Platelet-Derived Microparticle Internalization to Mitigate Cancer Progression 

Eric Allain – Atlantic Cancer Research Institute – Understanding the Role of Long Non-Coding RNAs in Megakaryocyte Maturation and Platelet Function 

Sara Eisler – UNB Fredericton – Rapid creation of transparent light-absorbing materials for organic photovoltaic applications 

Marc Surette – Université de Moncton, Moncton – Identification of novel anti-inflammatory strategies 

Alla Gagarinova – UNB Fredericton – Designing new-generation pathogen specific ‘designer’ antimicrobial drugs 

Akram Mikaeilpour – Horizon Health Network – Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Optimize Echocardiography Workflows and Reduce Wait-Times in Cardiac Care Facilities. 

Rakesh Mishra – Northern Hardwoods Research Institute – Quantum-Enhanced Framework for Near-Real-Time Wildfire Hazard Prediction Using Multi-Sensor Data 

Saqib Hakak – UNB Fredericton – AutoSecAI: Automated Cybersecurity Intelligence for SMEs