2008 Career Investigator Award

Biomedical

Scholar

Regulation of T cell development function and transformation by Interleukin-7
University of British Columbia
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Voltage-gated sodium channels as modulators of electrical excitability in the heart and therapeutic targets in the management of atrial arrhythmias
University of British Columbia
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Improving sensitivity of early detection of Alzheimer's disease via multidimensional analysis of longitudinal magnetic resonance scans
Simon Fraser University
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Increased nitric oxide bioavailability through regulated eNOS-Caveolin-1 antagonism
University of British Columbia
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Genomic neighborhoods and inherited disease: The case for SIOD
University of British Columbia
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Extracellular matrix adhesins of Treponema Pallidum
University of Victoria
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Structural dynamics of hERG potassium channel gating studied using voltage clamp fluorimetry
Simon Fraser University
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Identification of a novel obesity gene
University of British Columbia
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Viral host interactions of the dicistroviridae family
University of British Columbia
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Multimodal imaging instrumentation for non-invasive functional retinal imaging
Simon Fraser University
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Understanding how cationic antimicrobial peptides and lipopeptides function in order to design better antibiotics
University of British Columbia
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Analysis of integrin function in muscle formation and maintenance
University of British Columbia
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Presynaptic voltage-gated calcium channels: Binding and regulation by SNARE proteins
University of British Columbia
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Determining the effects of monoaminergic regulation of frontostriatal systems in different aspects of impulsive decision-making
University of British Columbia
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Senior Scholar

Alterations in neural circuits mediating executive and decision making functions by chronic psychostimulant exposure
University of British Columbia
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Translational TB research: Identification of novel drug targets and development of protective vaccines
University of British Columbia
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Bioinformatic approaches for the interpretation of cancer genomes
University of British Columbia
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Production of high-quality proteins in plants for screening and treatment of human lysosomal storage diseases
Simon Fraser University
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The role of the CD34 family of sialomucins in development and disease
University of British Columbia
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New insights into viral nuclear trafficking
University of British Columbia
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Genetic susceptibility to inflammatory airway diseases
University of British Columbia
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Individual differences in stress coping and predisposition to disease
University of British Columbia
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Clinical

Scholar

Preventing falls and disability in older adults after hip fracture
University of British Columbia
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Role of the startle reflex and cervical multifidus in whiplash injury
University of British Columbia
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Stimulation of brain activity and recovery of function after stroke
University of British Columbia
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Cognitive decline through normal aging to dementia and death: Identifying early risk factors and targeting effective interventions
University of Victoria
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Causal attributions and self-conscious emotions in coping with alcoholism
University of British Columbia
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Senior Scholar

IL-13 and the glycomics of airway epithelial repair
University of British Columbia
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Translating gene expression into clinical care for sarcomas and breast cancer
University of British Columbia
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Health Services

Scholar

Reconceptualizing the formation of the therapeutic alliance from the patient's viewpoint using a mixed methods research design
University of Victoria
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British Columbia burden of injury
University of British Columbia
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Pharmaceutical sales representatives patient safety and cost-effectiveness of care: Comparative cross-sectional survey
University of British Columbia
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Improving access to quality cancer care using operations research methods
University of British Columbia
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Senior Scholar

Building the evidence-base to support rural maternity health services policy and planning
University of British Columbia
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Sex differences in patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction or chest pain without angiographic evidence of coronary disease
University of British Columbia
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From efficacy to community effectiveness: developing evaluating and implementing new ways of delivering care
University of British Columbia
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Population Health

Scholar

Development of an integrated risk assessment and risk management tool for health care in BC phase 1 - assessment of chemical exposure hazards encountered by health care workers in BC
University of British Columbia
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Transformational teaching and physical activity adherence among adolescents: From measurement and prediction to intervention
University of British Columbia
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Community learning centres: A model of community engagement in health education & training
University of British Columbia
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Senior Scholar

New perspectives on gender diversity and health policy planning and services
Simon Fraser University
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