Canadian adults are living longer with 15% of the population ≥65 years and the number is expected to double by 2050. The prevalence of bone fragility (osteoporosis, fracture) is dramatically rising, with the highest estimates in older adults.
The research activities proposed by the candidate will help understand the determinants of bone fragility in a population at risk (e.g. endurance athletes, elderly) and identify the benefits of physical intervention on musculoskeletal health in this population. The use of peripheral quantitative skeletal tomography (pQCT) will enable the candidate to accurately measure bone strength, as well as a number of other bone characteristics (bone mineral density, cortical thickness, stress and strain index, etc.).
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Outline:
| Type | Goods |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Projected Start Date | 2024 - 2026 |
| Category | Medical Equipment |
| Description | pQCT XCT 3000 Scanner plus 3-Y extended warranties |
| Unit / Faculty | Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education |
| Contact | map.procurement [at] mcgill.ca |
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Sustainable Procurement
The businesses with which the University will contract with in the course of this project will have respect the McGill Supplier Code of Conduct.
Other requirements may apply, such as (for example): the quantification and limiting of GHG emissions over the contract or asset lifecycle, sustainable construction/product certifications, involvement of indigenous businesses or of social economy businesses, design for circularity, and so on.
Notice :Information in this document is not to be interpreted as a commitment to conduct any solicitation in any particular market (or to fulfill any particular need) within any timeframe. This document is based on preliminary assessments which may be modified and needs may consequently be increased, partially fulfilled or cancelled. The needs of the client units may fluctuate according to their capabilities and priorities. Moreover, this acquisition plan is subject to various risk factors that have an influence on the operations of McGill University, such as available revenue, inflation, changes in: provincial and federal policies, technologies, human resources, social movements and trends, demographic aspects of the student population and the academic personnel. |