The role of secreted protein acidic rich in cysteines (SPARC) in neurogenesis and gliogenesis in the embryonic and adult mouse brain: Applications to models of Cerebral Ischemia Reperfusion Injury University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Inhibition of productive influenza A virus (H5N1) infection by secretory pathway SERine Protease INhibitors (serpins): A basis for the development of novel antiviral therapy University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Identification and characterization of a novel keratinocyte-derived collagen inhibiting factor(s) for dermal fibroblasts University of British Columbia Read more
Application of Pleiades MiniPromoters for studying the role of NR2E1 in neural stem cells and mania-like behaviour University of British Columbia Read more
Chromatin mishandling in Huntington disease: Potential links to pathogenesis and points of therapeutic intervention University of British Columbia Read more
Computational simulation of transcription factor binding for the prediction of regulatory regions in DNA sequences University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Integrated microfluidic technologies for optimization of hematopoietic stem cell expansion University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Investigation of genetic networks involving genes that confer chromosome stability in S. cerevisiae and C. elegans University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Escape from mitotic arrest: Compounds that induce mitotic slippage as tools for chemical biology and potential therapeutic agents University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Microfluidic instrumentation for microRNA expression profiling in hematopoietic stem cells University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
The mechanism of U4/U6 Di-small nuclear ribonucleoprotein formation: A modification/interference analysis University of Northern British Columbia Read more
Yeast oxysterol binding proteins and the cholesterol dependent regulation of Rho-GTPase mediated polarized cell growth Simon Fraser University Read more
Organizational effects of the neonatal testosterone surge on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Formation, stabilization, and dynamic modulation of GABAergic inhibitory synapses in the central nervous system University of British Columbia Read more
Novel characterization of a G-protein coupled receptor, Autocrine Motility Factor Receptor (AMFR): An endoplasmic reticulum-localized E3 ubiquitin ligase University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
The development and application of algorithms for interpreting next-generation Solexa sequencing data: Creation of a genome-wide breast cancer mutation map University of British Columbia Read more
Somatic and gametic loss of imprinting (LOI) in mammalian development: Studies using a novel imprinted transgene on the mouse distal chromosome 7 (MMU7) imprinted region University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
The physiological role of P-glycoprotein in the gastrointestinal absorption of cholesterol University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Identification and therapeutic modulation of protein targets in dysfunctional innate immune networks associated with hyperinflammation and microbial susceptibility in cystic fibrosis and inflammatory bowel disease University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Intravesical mucoadhesive nanoparticulate drug delivery systems for application in bladder cancer University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Examining the role of N-linked glycosylation on the maturation and cell surface trafficking of hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) pacemaker channels University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Spatial characterization of brain activation in Parkinson's Disease research University of British Columbia Jointly funded with Pacific Parkinsons Research Institute Read more
Biological role of IL-7Ralpha Y449-dependent and -independent signals in T cell development and function University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Endogenous cell replacement: Progenitor characterization and promotion of oligodendrocyte differentiation and remyelination in the central nervous system by attenuating myelin inhibition University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Absence of IL-6 results in increased autoimmune myocarditis severity following coxsackievirus infection University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Mechanistic studies and engineering of an endo-beta-galactosidase (EABase) from C. perfringens: Blood group antigen synthesis University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Microfluidic technologies for high-throughput selection and production of monoclonal antibodies from single cells University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Novel algorithms for in vitro gene synthesis and gene optimization with applications to therapeutics and health research University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Investigation into the factors mediating embryonic muscle migration in Caenorhaditis elegans University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Epigenetic mechanisms regulating the acquisition and extinction of conditioned fear: Exploring the neurobiology of relapse University of British Columbia Read more
Degradation of tumor suppressor ING3: Pathway and its role in cell cycle progression University of British Columbia Jointly funded with VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Read more
Treating breast cancer with a novel programmable fusogenic gene delivery system for small interfering RNA targeting integrin-linked kinase University of British Columbia Read more
Role of Akt phosphorylation of GluR1 subunit of AMPA receptors in the receptor trafficking and synaptic plasticity University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Jointly funded with BC Epilepsy Society Read more
Integrating gene expression data, interaction network information and evolutionary analyzes to investigate mammalian innate immunity at the systems level Simon Fraser University Read more
Using 2-photon calcium imaging to examine the regulation of active properties in neuronal dendrites University of Victoria Jointly funded with Rick Hansen Foundation Read more
Pathogenomics of innate immunity: Analysis of the roles of TNIP1, DUSP16, and TANK in toll-like receptor signalling, innate immunity and inflammation, using novel gene-knockout mice University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Engineering of carbohydrate processing enzymes for generation of therapeutic glycoproteins with increased serum half-life University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Pharmacogenomics of anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity in childhood University of British Columbia Jointly funded with Child & Family Research Institute Read more
Conditional genetic screens to define gene-gene and gene-drug interactions in normal and malignant human cells University of British Columbia Read more
The development of the corticospinal tract in premature newborns: Impact of early brain injury and relationship with motor abilities University of British Columbia Read more
Video games can be good for you: An investigation of why games can be good and how to enhance their health benefits University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Spatial modulation of vestibular reflexes by the cerebellum characterized in healthy volunteers and spinocerebellar ataxia patients University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
The reliability and validity of the External Hostile Attributions Scale (EHAS) in a sample of civil psychiatric patients and criminal offenders Simon Fraser University Read more
Can intrapulmonary arteriovenous shunting explain exercise-induced arterial hypoxemia in women? University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Examining the link between cognitive deficits in the elderly and suboptimal activity of the locus coeruleus-norepinephrine system University of Victoria Read more
Is transcranial magnetic stimulation a useful clinical adjunct for predicting stroke occurrence and severity in patients with Transient Ischemic Attack? A prospective cohort study University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
The effects of Sildenafil on cardiac and lung function in heart transplant recipients during exercise University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Neurophysiological markers of the control and deployment of attention in healthy individuals and individuals with attentional deficits Simon Fraser University Read more
Expiratory flow limitation, dynamic hyperinflation and respiratory muscle fatigue during exercise in men and women University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Prediction of cardiovascular mortality in patients with coronary artery disease using plasma and genetic markers of oxidative stress University of British Columbia Read more
Examining segmental sensory function and recovery in individuals with spinal cord injury using dermatomal somato-sensory evoked potentials University of British Columbia Jointly funded with Rick Hansen Foundation Read more
Metacognitive factors in smoking: Causal effects of maladaptive appraisals of cravings, thought suppression and nicotine withdrawal on craving severity University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Bayesian and non-bayesian aspects of probabilistic reasoning in healthy individuals and schizophrenia patients University of British Columbia Read more
Chlamydia pneumoniae and cytomegalovirus in preeclampsia: A link between preeclampsia and later atherosclerosis University of British Columbia Jointly funded with Child & Family Research Institute Read more
Antiangiogenesis-induced changes in the tumour microenvironment: A window for therapeutic exploitation in pancreatic cancer University of British Columbia Read more
Peripheral neurophysiological basis of sensorimotor deficits in individuals with essential tremor University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Examining the interplay between adherence and antiretroviral treatment on disease outcomes over time in HIV/AIDS infected patients University of British Columbia Read more
Modulating mood with transcranial direct current stimulation: Basic research and clinical applications for treating depression University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Modeling dynamical neural activity of magnetoencephalography measurements using a real time hardware phantom Simon Fraser University Jointly funded with Down Syndrome Research Foundation Read more
The impact of therapeutic design on social engagement among residents with dementia during programmed activities in dementia care units Simon Fraser University Read more
Exploring the social structural dynamics of health barriers and determinants of women in Vancouver's survival sex trade: An ethnographic study University of British Columbia Read more
When does culture make a difference? Exploring the influence of culture in palliative and end of life care University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Defining perceptions and utilization of pharmacotherapy for menopausal symptoms among Chinese immigrant women in British Columbia University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Validating a computer adaptive test for the measurement of health outcomes in adults with musculoskeletal disorders University of British Columbia Read more
What happens after conventional treatment? Investigating the feasibility of a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modality for breast cancer survivors University of British Columbia Read more
Protective factors associated with preventing injection drug use initiation among at-risk youth in Vancouver, British Columbia University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Exposure to asbestos in the slums of a sub-population of migrant ship dismantlers in Bangladesh University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Healthcare workers and antineoplastic drugs: Identifying the determinants of exposure and current challenges to reducing exposure University of British Columbia Read more
Population-based comparison of two regimens for emergency contraception: A pharmacoepidemiologic study University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Investigating syringe-sharing among at-risk youth, and analyzing coverage of and access to youth-targeted needle exchange programs University of British Columbia Read more
Making outreach matter: Exploring interventions and decision-making for two intravenous drug user populations in Vancouver's downtown eastside Simon Fraser University Read more
Cancer screening behaviours, sexuality, and acculturation: Decreasing disparities in Chinese Canadian women University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Urban renewal, drug related disorder and displacement: Implications for health and HIV risk behaviour among injection drug using populations University of British Columbia Read more
Optimizing the impact of antiretroviral treatment as an HIV prevention intervention in marginalized populations University of British Columbia Read more
Ambient air pollution, residential traffic noise, and cardiovascular disease in British Columbia University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Combined analyses of the environmental risk factors for lung cancer in British Columbia and the resulting burden from particulate air pollution, arsenic and radon exposures University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
An investigation of the impact of crystal methamphetamine use on sexual and injection-related risk behaviour among street youth and injection drug users in Vancouver University of British Columbia Read more
Evaluating changes in the social, sexual, and drug-using networks of men who have sex with men (MSM) following testing and an enhanced prevention intervention for acute HIV infection: Applying social network analysis to assess disease transmission and behaviour change over time University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Social support groups as a means to enhance the health literacy status of ESL-speaking immigrant women University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Breaking the cycle of peer victimization and maladaptive outcomes among adolescents: Building strength through parent, peer, and teacher emotional support University of Victoria Read more
Redefining community resilience: Community perspectives on the intersection of gender, mental health and adaptive capacity in the context of the Mountain Pine Beetle disaster Simon Fraser University Read more
Intimate partner violence intervention for pregnant women: Effectiveness in improving health and pregnancy outcomes University of British Columbia Read more
The effectiveness of a novel community-based physical activity intervention on the health status of Aboriginal Canadians University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Unleashing the research potential of a population-based data system: Integrating community-centred, life-course, linked-data, and longitudinal approaches to monitoring child health and development University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more
Healthy child development: A multidimensional evaluation of parenting in the context of neighborhood University of British Columbia (Point Grey Campus) Read more