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The 51³Ô¹Ïapp Information and Communication Technologies Research Group (ICTRG), based on the Fredericton campus, specializes in applied research and development in 5G mobile systems, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and mixed reality, as well as social impacts of technology, assistive technologies, and sustainability. Directed by Dr. William McIver, Jr., and supported by a team of five full-time researchers, ICTRG provides scientific and technical expertise to businesses and community partners. Since 2013, the group has made key software engineering and human-centred design contributions across various sectors, tackling a wide range of challenges from city parking solutions to agricultural technology.

The Functional Genomics Research Lab, located at 51³Ô¹Ïapp’s Allied Health Education Centre in Saint John, provides guidance on industry-specific genomics applications. It focuses on Next Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS) of smaller batch runs, using advanced platforms such as the Illumina iSeq 100 and MinION. The lab specializes in providing high-quality, tailored library preparation and sequencing services for local agriculture, aquaculture, soil, eDNA, and health industries, while also responding to the training needs of university and public health authority labs. 

The Intelligent Community Institute Canada (Atlantic), hosted at 51³Ô¹Ïapp’s Fredericton campus, is dedicated to shaping the future of urban living by addressing the challenges of rapid urbanization. With millions of people moving to cities every week, urban areas face growing infrastructure, mobility, safety, and governance requirements. The cities of tomorrow must be connected, sustainable, accessible, and responsive to their residents’ needs. Our goal is to provide data-driven insights and innovative solutions that use smart technologies like Internet of Things, mixed reality, and artificial intelligence to drive economic development and improve the quality of life for all. In partnership with the Intelligent Community Forum, the institute contributes to future-ready initiatives in the province's thriving communities, with a specific focus on ACCESS: Accessible Cities and Communities Enabled by Smart Solutions.

51³Ô¹Ïapp’s research office facilitates projects in a range of skill areas, including trades, engineering, business, arts, information technology, community services, early childhood education, hospitality, and health. We empower faculty and student researchers to provide innovative and practical solutions that directly impact communities and industries in their respective sectors.