2005 Research Trainee Award

Biomedical

Junior Graduate Studentship

Defining the role of FoxP3 in human CD4+CD25+ T regulatory cells
University of British Columbia
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Identification of predictive drug response signatures by whole genome profiling of lung tumors
University of British Columbia
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Activation of notch signaling pathway in the vasculature
University of British Columbia
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The role of protein tyrosine phosphatase alpha (PTPa) in integrin signaling in fibroblasts
University of British Columbia
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Nuclear import of minute virus of mice
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Chemokine processing by matrix metalloproteinases
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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The role of genomic DNA methylation in the clonal evolution of cancer cells
University of British Columbia
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In vivo imaging of activity-dependent synaptogenic events between dynamic axonal and dendritic filopodia within the developing brain- Connections to the development of schizophrenia and highly common neonatal seizures
University of British Columbia
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The role of the Rap GTPases and Pyk2 Protein Tyrosine Kinase in cell migration
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Synaptic protein dysfunction in neurodevelopmental disorders: The role of PDS-95 and neuroligin in Fragile X syndrome and autism
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Bioengineering for the production of cells with islet function to treat diabetes
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Antiarrhythmic drug effects on sodium channel slow-type inactivation - investigation of interactions at the selectivity filter
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Characterization of the Caenorhabditis elegans bZIP transcription factor C34D1.5 a possible DAF-16 target implicated in longevity
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Characterization of mesenchymal stem cell differentiation and self-renewal in the context of an in vivo model of bone regeneration
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Development and characterization of a new human model of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
University of British Columbia
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ING1b promotes chromatin relaxation for nucleotide excision repair of UV induced DNA lesions
University of British Columbia
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An investigation into the effect of T regulatory cells on B cell proliferation and immunoglobin production and isotype switching
University of British Columbia
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Role of the Rap GTPases and the Pyk2 tyrosine kinase in B cell adhesion and spreading
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Involvment of Myosin V in AMPA receptor trafficking
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Investigating the role of the O-GIcNAc post-translational modification in protein function and specifically in the etiology of type II diabetes
Simon Fraser University
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Stress and adult neurogenesis: neuroprotection by dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Glutamate regulation at the Drosophila larval neuromuscular junction: A model for excitatory synaptic function
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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High resolution analysis of rearrangements in follicular lymphoma genomes using high-throughput BAC clone fingerprinting
University of British Columbia
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Biogenesis of a lipid-modified autotransporter in Bordetella
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Tracking the differentiation fate of islets from pancreatic endocrine progenitors via expression of lentivirally transduced fluorescent reporter genes
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Computational identification and quantitative modeling of dynamic cellular pathways
University of British Columbia
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The function of Pyk2 on Rap-GTPase mediated cell spreading and cell migration
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Senior Graduate Studentship

The role of specific genomic alterations in the aggressive nature of small cell lung cancer
University of British Columbia
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P21-activated kinases role in epithelial morphogenesis and cytoskeletal polarity
Simon Fraser University
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Characterizing the antiviral immune response in the yellow fever mosquito Aedes aegypti
Simon Fraser University
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Characterization of the molecular phenotype of T regulatory cells
University of British Columbia
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Role of the Ubiquitin/ Proteasome pathway in Coxsackievirus-Induced Myocarditis
University of British Columbia
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New routes to sialidase inhibitors: Synthesis characterization and evaluation of novel sialic acid derivatives
Simon Fraser University
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Differential modulation of T-type calcium channels by metabotropic glutamate receptors
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Characterization of the interaction between the endocannabinoid system and pharmacological antidepressants
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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In silico approaches for investigating mechanisms of gene regulation
University of British Columbia
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The effect of load and velocity on muscle activation and cutaneous reflexes during rhythmic human arm cycling
University of Victoria
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Effect of drugs on the tumour microenvironment
University of British Columbia
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Identification of sialyltransferase inhibitors and their use in the development of a chemical genetics tool for the study of normal and pathological cell surface carbohydrate modification
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Analysis of multiple physiological functions of bilirubin and its potential protective role in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Identification and suppression of multi-drug resistant (MDR)-related ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporters in pancreatic cancer
University of British Columbia
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Identification of the mechanism and lineage responsible for the generation of bone marrow derived peripheral tissues
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Role of sodium permeability and pore structure in determining differences in the rates of voltage dependent opening and closing in hyperpolarization-activated Cyclic Nucleotide-gated (HCN) channels
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Role of integrin-linked kinase in human melanoma invasion
University of British Columbia
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Role of notch signaling during endothelial to mesenchymal transformation
University of British Columbia
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Manipulating spinal plasticity to improve bladder function following spinal cord injury
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Spinal cord regeneration following cellular transplantation: actions and mechanisms of olfactory ensheathing glia
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Characterization of novel isoforms of tapasin and their function in immune modulation
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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The search for novel regulatory elements in C.elegans
University of British Columbia
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Molecular characterization of a phosducin-like protein and its co-operation with the protein folding machine CCT
Simon Fraser University
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Novel photoactive biomolecules: A photosensitive purine based drug release strategy and new methodology for generating PET labeled biomolecules
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Engineering of islets to produce the anti-diabetic hormone GLP-1
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Vascular endothelial growth factor induces endothelial cell hyperpermeability to low density lipoproteins in atherosclerotic disease
University of British Columbia
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Biochemical and structural characterization of bacterial type III secretion system components
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Functional analysis of interferon inducible protein 10 gene in Coxsackievirus B3-induced myocarditis
University of British Columbia
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Post Doctoral Fellowship

Reducing pain and complications following total knee arthroplasty by minimizing patellofemoral contact loads intra-operatively
University of British Columbia
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Protein-targeting to the mitochondrion-like organelle of microsporidia
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Identification and characterization of mycobacterial secreted protein that interacts with the actin-binding protein coronin-1/TACO in human macrophages
University of British Columbia
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Activity of identified spinal interneurons during wakefulness and sleep
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Analysis of a role for Hippi / IFT57 in regulation of embryonic laterality and sonic hedgehog signalling
University of British Columbia
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Identifying direct target genes of Notch signaling in endothelial cells during endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition
University of British Columbia
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T Regulatory cells in toxoplasma pathogenesis
University of British Columbia
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A subunit-specific role for NMDA receptor antagonism in neonatal seizures: in vivo and in vitro characterization
University of British Columbia
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Synthesis of stably glycosylated therapeutic glycoproteins
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Examining the effects of the intestinal bacterial community on enteropathogenic infection
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Utilizing yeast and mammalian approaches to identify chromosome instabilities underlying colorectal cancer in humans
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Overcoming the barriers to axonal regeneration at the dorsal root entry zone in the acute and chronic setting
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Substrate spectrum of matrix metalloprotease-2 in physiology and pathology
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Palmitoylation of ABCA1 and its effect on localization and function
University of British Columbia
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Novel strategies for genetic modification and expansion of hematopoietic stem cells
University of British Columbia
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Developing a Chlamydia trachomatis vaccine by optimizing dendritic cell responses
University of British Columbia
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Structural and biochemical analysis of the essential type III secretion system ATPase from Gram-negative pathogenic bacteria
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Role of the tumor suppressive E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase Hace 1 in the development of childhood neoplasm
University of British Columbia
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Clinical

Junior Graduate Studentship

Global versus local processing in Balint's Syndrome
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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The effects of proportional assist ventilation on ventricular interaction in patients with heart failure endurance athletes and healthy individuals during exercise
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Facial processing within the temporal lobes following cerebrovascular infarct: a neuropsychological anatomical and functional study
University of British Columbia
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Cognitive and psychosocial outcome after renal transplantation
Simon Fraser University
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The structure and function of the striatum in first episode psychosis
University of British Columbia
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Does cognitive behavioural therapy normalize androgen and estrogen levels in a clinically-depressed sample?
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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The roles of expectation and dopamine in the placebo effect in Parkinson's Disease
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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A potential role for KiSS1 overexpression in tumorigenesis and metastasis of breast cancer and other hormonally responsive tumors
University of British Columbia
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The effects of an acute bout of exercise on alpha-receptor responsiveness and orthostatic tolerance in hypertensive individuals
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Falls risk assessment in elderly community-dwelling women with age-related macular degeneration
University of British Columbia
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Respiratory muscle training and attenuation of the metaboreflex
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Cardiovascular disease risk in patients with spinal cord injury before and after exercise rehabilitation
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Senior Graduate Studentship

Neuromuscular versus behavioral influences in control of postural stability in elderly women
Simon Fraser University
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Mechanism of valproic acid-induced hepatotixicity
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Intermittent hypoxia and the chemoreflex control of ventilation
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Maternal decision making regarding initiating stimulant treatment for child ADHD
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Attention and optic flow in dynamics scenes
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Social effects on a linguistic mechanism in Autism Spectrum Disorders
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Post Doctoral Fellowship

Effectiveness of a fall risk reduction program for a community dwelling stroke sample: An RCT with economic evaluation
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Prevention of osteoporotic hip fractures: Linking novel clinical imaging tools to laboratory measures of bone strength
University of British Columbia
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Molecular pathways linking depression and inflammation
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Biomechanics and prevention of vertebral fractures due to falls
Simon Fraser University
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Renal function and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis
University of British Columbia
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Health Services

Junior Graduate Studentship

An investigation into priority setting by hospital formulary committees in British Columbia: what weight does evidence carry in the face of competing factors?
University of British Columbia
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Estimating the economic burden of treating HIV/AIDS in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) with simulation modeling
University of British Columbia
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The epidemiologic and economic burden of illness of methanol and ethylene glycol poisoning in British Columbia
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Mending and maintaining the quality of lives: Evaluating the treatment programs provided for mentally disordered offenders in British Columbia
Simon Fraser University
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Senior Graduate Studentship

The relationship between access to health care services and relocation for rural older adults: Is the decision to move one of choice or necessity?
University of Victoria
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Women with chest pain: Negotiating experiences of emergency department care
University of British Columbia
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The effects of individual educational and organizational factors on the job satisfaction social adjustment and career turnover of newly graduated registered nurses
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Post Doctoral Fellowship

The American Society of Addiction Medicine - patient placement criteria second edition revised (PPC- 2R) validity study in Canadian women
Simon Fraser University
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The impact of co-payment and deductibles of prescription drugs: Estimating own and cross price elasticity of demand
University of British Columbia
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Population Health

Junior Graduate Studentship

GIS and tobacco research: Understanding impact of tobacco industry promotional activities on youth smoking behaviour
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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The mental health of health care workers: Working conditions and patterns of service use
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Injection site infections of injection drug users in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
University of British Columbia
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Exposure to air pollution and incidence of Acute Otitis Media in children
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Cultural variations in parent's beliefs about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Implications for assessment and treatment
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Emotion regulation among caregivers: Implications for psychological and physical health
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Air pollution exposure of pregnant women and infants - where and how much?
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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UV exposure and effects of gene interactions with UV exposure as risk factors in Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHL)
University of British Columbia
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Organochlorine and gene/environment interaction in Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
University of British Columbia
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Exploring a community approach to enhance the healthy development of youth
University of Victoria
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Back injury in heavy industry: Examining peak and cumulative back muscle activity for risk exposure assessment
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Puberty sex and childbirth: Implications of sexual education and early sexual activity on maternal health outcome
University of Victoria
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Senior Graduate Studentship

Assessing the impact of an engaged lifestyle in preventing Alzheimer's Disease
University of Victoria
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The relationship between attachment and empathy in the development of psychopathic traits among aggressive adolescents: Theoretical considerations and implications for intervention
Simon Fraser University
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Exploring the impacts of municipal government and local stakeholders groups' interpretations of the social determinants of health model on alleviating local health inequalities
Simon Fraser University
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Exploring and addressing dimensions of health in older children with perinatally-acquired HIV-1 in British Columbia in partnership with communities
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Spatial assessment of forest fire smoke exposure and its health effects in the southern interior of British Columbia during the summer of 2003
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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The construct structural and predictive validity of the Hare Psychopathy Checklist Youth Version in adolescent females: Informing the assessment of risk for violence in girls
Simon Fraser University
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Bringing risk prevention models into the bedroom: Sex appraisals coping and their roles in condom use consistency
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Aboriginal women and children's access to health care services in rural and remote BC
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Herbal medicine use and older adults: A social network analysis of information exchange
University of Victoria
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Post Doctoral Fellowship

Researching knowledge transfer and exchange in occupational and environmental health
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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Pathways to aggression among high-risk girls: Disentangling genetic and environmental contributions
Simon Fraser University
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Examining predictors of health behaviors across the life span
University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus)
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