2003 Research Trainee Award

Biomedical

Master's

Molecular analysis of transplant recipients
University of British Columbia
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Identification of genes key to the progression of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung by 3p array comparative genomic hybridization
University of British Columbia
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Cellular excitation contraction coupling of intact airway smooth muscle
University of British Columbia
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Double-tracer PET studies on degenerative dementia
University of British Columbia
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Identification of gene regulatory changes involved in cancer progression by gene expression studies and bioinformatic analyses
University of British Columbia
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Regulations of the endocannabinoid receptor system of glucocorticoid hormones: implications for schizophrenia
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Role of Nrf2 mediated transcriptional events in neuroprotection during stroke
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Mechanistic investigations of retaining glycosyl transferases from Neisseria meningitidis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Identification of Phosphoregulation pathways involved in hematopoetic stem cell self-renewal
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Role of DNA methylation and histone modification in the transcriptional regulation of mouse Ly49 genes
University of British Columbia
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Immunomodulation using the modified transporter associated with antigen processing (TAP)
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 on islet transplantation
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Development of a non-viral DNA cancer vaccine by combining liposome-mediated gene and immunostimulatory oligonucleotide delivery technologies
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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PhD

Factors impeding the success of HIV antiretroviral therapy today: Genetic variation, viral evolution and drug resistance, and cellular reservoirs of HIV
University of British Columbia
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The contribution of hepatic ABCA1 to HDL levels and composition, and suceptibility to atherosclerosis
University of British Columbia
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Functional role of p33ING1 phosphorylation in cellular stress responses to DNA damage
University of British Columbia
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Molecular mechanism of genomic instability and telomere shortening in Dog-1 mutants
University of British Columbia
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The role of the stem cell antigen, CD34, on mature murine mast cells
University of British Columbia
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Truncation of huntingtin and its relationship to the pathogenesis of Huntington's Disease
University of British Columbia
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Structural determination of bacterial type III secretion mechanisms
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Computational and laboratory characterization of genomic islands of potential relevance to bacterial pathogenicity
Simon Fraser University
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Mechanistic basis of the inhibitory effect of extracellular zinc on rat Kv3.1
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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The role of Fa2p in regulating microtubule severing
Simon Fraser University
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Tracking the B-cell repertoire associated with the broadly-neutralizing antibody response in HIV-1 infection
Simon Fraser University
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Molecular dissection of neural stem cells
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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The role of intraepithelial lymphocytes in cutaneous immunity and in the generation of psoriasiform pathology
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Agonist-specific Ca2+ signalling micro-domains in vascular smooth muscle cytoplasm and mitochondria
University of British Columbia
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Anoxia and the regulation of intracellular ion concentrations in hippocampal neurons
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Characterization of a YAC mouse model of Huntington disease for use in therapeutic trials
University of British Columbia
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Model membrane studies of Amphotericin B's mechanism of action (towards less toxic AmB formulations and new tools for drug/membrane studies)
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Uncoupling dopamine and glutamine transmission in animal models of schizophrenia
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Role of alveolar macrophage proteinase genetic polymorphisms in the development of emphysema
University of British Columbia
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Early progression and detection of ovarian cancer
University of British Columbia
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Pathogenesis of confined placental mosaicism (CMP) during pregnancy
University of British Columbia
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Post Doctoral

Development of a direct computer interface using descending motor potentials recorded from the spinal cord
University of British Columbia
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Gap Junctional Hemichannels in Astrocytes: Regulation in Normal and Injured CNS
University of British Columbia
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Molecular mechanisms of SP12-mediated virulence in Salmonella Typhimurim
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Mechanisms of pathogenic E. coli - host cell interactions
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Molecular mechanism linking Hox transcription factors to leukemia
University of British Columbia
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Bioinformatic analysis of large-scale microarry data
Simon Fraser University
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Stimulation of Natural Killer T cells by bacteria capsular polysaccharides
University of British Columbia
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Mediator mobilization and release from neutrophil azurophilic granules in association with asthma and COPD
University of British Columbia
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Bi-specific antisense and RNAi targeting of IGFBP-2 and IGFBP-5 as a novel treatment strategy for delaying progression and bony metastasis of prostate cancer
University of British Columbia
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The contribution of amyloid-induced neuroinflammatory factors to disturbances in neural processes related to learning and memory
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Investigating protein expression and localization in microsporidian parasites during infection
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Analysis of specific host responses to pathogenic Escherichia coli infection
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Clinical

Master's

Toxicogenetic analysis of valproic acid-associated hepatotoxicity in pediatric epileptic patients
University of British Columbia
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Reliability and validity of submaximal exercise tests to determine cardiovascular fitness in individuals with stroke
University of British Columbia
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Androgen deficiency: health risks in women
University of British Columbia
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The importance of visual speech information in the recognition of one's native language
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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PhD

Dose corrections for inhomogeneities in small field intensity modulated x-ray radiation therapy
University of British Columbia
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Trauma, dissociation and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in violent offenders: the cycle of violence revisited
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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The effect of early controlled mobilization interventions on early fracture healing in a simulated hand fracture-healing model
University of British Columbia
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The development of a lymphatic stress test
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Attention systems for perception and action
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Medial-lateral stability during walking in individuals with stroke
University of British Columbia
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Focused attention, exploration and heart rate at 8-months in relation to prematurity and maternal interaction
University of British Columbia
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Spine biomechanics in osteoporotic thoracic vertebrae: investigating the safety of manual therapy
University of British Columbia
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The relationship between developmental factors and the ability of children to accurately complete a self-report pain scale
University of British Columbia
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Post Doctoral Fellowship

The value of cardiac specific troponin in predicting cardiac outcomes in an asymptomatic chronic kidney disease population
University of British Columbia
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The effects of a community-based exercise program on cognitive function and falls in older women with a history of falls: a 12-month randomized controlled trial
University of British Columbia
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The development of a method to study biomechanics of bronchial smooth muscle obtained from endobronchial biopsy
University of British Columbia
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Synaesthesia: a window into abnormal perceptual experiences
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Baseline HIV RNA and mortality after the initiaton of HARRT: Exploring the mechanism that explains the association
University of British Columbia
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Health Services

Master's

Delayed recovery and chronic disability associated with whiplash associated disorders
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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PhD

Examining health care interactions for their influence on effective and equitable perinatal health care services for women and families
University of Victoria
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Evaluation of common drug review dissemination and use of evidence by drug plans
University of Victoria
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An Evaluation of an Asthma Education Program in a Pediatric Emergency Department
University of British Columbia
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Enhancing access to health care for marginalized groups through a study of relationships between street nurses and the people they serve
University of Victoria
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Parents' attitudes, intentions and behaviours regarding medication adherence for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Post Doctoral

A postdoctoral program to enhance planning and quality improvement initiatives in mental health through the validation of administrative mental disorder diagnoses
University of British Columbia
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Population Health

Master's

Who "crashes" onto dialysis? Impact of social determinants of health on renal patients' access to dialysis treatment
University of Victoria
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Game on: diminishing risks for depressive symptoms in early adolescence through positive involvement in team sports
University of Victoria
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Addressing needs through action: what can be done to help HIV positive kids (8 and up) to "live positively" in BC within their broader healthcare community?
University of British Columbia
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Risk-benefit tradeoffs: A community-based risk assessment of sulfuric emissions from five Canadian petroleum refineries producing reduced sulfur gasoline
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Facial indicators of heart rate reactivity in a stress induced state
University of Northern British Columbia
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Finding the metaphorical road back to health: Understanding the illness experience and locating the means of recovery
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Coping in serodiscordant couples: the role of HIV-negative partners' coping strategies in health outcomes of their HIV-positive partners
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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PhD

Role of culture, rumination, and anger suppression on stress recovery
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Improving quantitative occupational exposure assessment methods for retrospective epidemiologic studes
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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The role of social support in coping with chronic low back pain: help or hindrance?
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Income support and the health of women with disabilities: the dis/abling effects of discourses
University of Victoria
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Workplace stress and health: the mediating roles of social support and coping
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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A longitudinal study of adolescent risk-taking behaviour
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Exposure to air pollutants and the incidence of lung cancer
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Perfectionism and cultural influences in the development of eating disorder symptoms
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Barriers to access and willingness to participate in an intervention program to reduce the incidence of HIV and Hepatitis C among drug dependent youth
University of British Columbia
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Developmental changes in pain expression in infants
University of British Columbia
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Understanding low-income mothers' efforts to provide safe home environments for young children
University of British Columbia
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The Development of Joint Attention within Parent-infant Interaction
Simon Fraser University
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Examining physical perceptions of the body and physical characteristics as predictors of physical activity during adolescence
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Post Doctoral

Mycoplasma genitalium infection among men who have sex with men
University of British Columbia
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What makes women healthy? Examining social inequalities and women's health
Simon Fraser University
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Pain reactivity in children as an indicator of somatization and health care utilization
University of Northern British Columbia
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