2011 Research Trainee Award

Biomedical

Post Doctoral Fellowship

Synthetic lethal interactions with cancer CIN genes: investigating potential therapeutic targets
University of British Columbia
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A novel cell surface engineering method for universal red blood donor cells via combination of enzymatic cleavage and polymer grafting
University of British Columbia
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Effects of adult aging on neural control and muscle fatigue
University of British Columbia
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Investigation of steroidogenesis mechanisms in prostate cancer progression: Effects of cytochrome P450 17A1 and steroid 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors
University of British Columbia
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Mechanisms underlying protective effects of HDL and ABCA1 in beta cell survival
University of British Columbia
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Towards a patient-specific model of facial skin
University of British Columbia
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Genetic consequences of cigarette smoke in lung cancer of former smokers
University of British Columbia
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Mitigation of hippocampal dysfunction and cognitive deficits in early-symptomatic YAC128 transgenic mice for Huntington's disease
University of Victoria
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Serotonergic mechanisms underlying sex differences in stress neuroendocrine function
University of British Columbia
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Immunobiosensor-based analysis of antigen-specific B-cell and plasmablast responses during HIV-1 infection
Simon Fraser University
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The role of astrocytes in the brain vascular response to neural activity
University of British Columbia
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The molecular pathology of myelodysplastic syndromes
University of British Columbia
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Role of ciliary proteins in vision and obesity
Simon Fraser University
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Analysis of the influence of retroelements on activation of oncogenes in primary human lymphomas using high-throughput sequencing
University of British Columbia
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Improving enzymatic removal of major blood antigens
University of British Columbia
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The use of CpG adjuvants, bio-degradable microparticles, and microneedle technology for the design of novel single-dose vaccines
University of British Columbia
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The role of IL-17 in the pathogenesis of type-1 diabetes
University of British Columbia
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Functional characterization of MLL2 mutations in follicular and diffuse large B-cell lymphomas
BC Cancer Agency
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Mutational drivers of metastatic colorectal cancer
BC Cancer Agency
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Integrative analysis of epigenetic signatures in stem cells
BC Cancer Agency
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Identification of antigens for disease associated public T-cells
BC Cancer Agency
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The role of altered palmitoylation of synaptic proteins in synaptic function/dysfunction in a mouse model of Huntington's disease
University of British Columbia
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Signalling pathways that control the development and function of T regulatory cells
University of British Columbia
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IL7R signalling in lymphocyte development and function
University of British Columbia
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Investigating anti-arrhythmic inhibition of voltage-gated sodium channels with unnatural amino acids and fluorescence spectroscopy
University of British Columbia
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Characterization of moonlighting proteins as novel MMP substrates
University of British Columbia
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Elucidation of the antibiotic resistance mechanisms of BlaR1 and MecR1 through structural, biochemical and cellular investigation using cell-free protein expression
University of British Columbia
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Allele-specific silencing of the mutant huntingtin gene in a mouse model of Huntington disease
University of British Columbia
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Structures, catalytic mechanisms, and contribution to pathogenesis of polysaccharide lyases from Streptococcus pneumoniae
University of Victoria
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Mechanisms of impaired functional recovery in diabetic mice following stroke
University of Victoria
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Insight into motor cortex function from in vivo imaging of individual neurons
University of British Columbia
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Elucidating the functions of MCL-1 in DNA repair
University of British Columbia
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The role of ABCA1 and microRNAs in the regulation of beta cell function
University of British Columbia
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MSFHR/PHSA Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Investigating biochemical signatures of radiation resistance in human breast and prostate cancers via single cell Raman spectroscopy
BC Cancer Agency
Jointly funded with PHSA
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MSFHR/AllerGen Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The role of the airway epithelium NLRP3 inflammasome in asthma pathogenesis
University of British Columbia
Jointly funded with AllerGen
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MSFHR/BC Cancer Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Identification and characterization of leukemia stem cells in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL)
BC Cancer Agency
Jointly funded with BC Cancer Foundation
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The role of the Ahi-1 oncogene in the regulation of hematopoietic stem cell development, function, and leukemogenesis
BC Cancer Agency
Jointly funded with BC Cancer Foundation
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Investigating the role of endometriosis-associated inflammatory signalling in ovarian clear cell carcinoma development
BC Cancer Agency
Jointly funded with BC Cancer Foundation
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Generation of a humanized mouse xenotransplant model of myelodysplastic syndrome
University of British Columbia
Jointly funded with BC Cancer Foundation
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MSFHR/Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Dissecting the role of CD248 in inflammatory diseases
University of British Columbia
Jointly funded with Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada
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MSFHR/Breast Cancer Society of Canada Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Investigation of breast cancer genome heterogeneity in predictive models of drug action
BC Cancer Agency
Jointly funded with Breast Cancer Society of Canada
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Proteolytic signatures and networks in breast cancer metastases
University of British Columbia
Jointly funded with Breast Cancer Society of Canada
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BC Epilepsy Society/MSFHR Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Pathophysiological contributions of T-type calcium channel variation towards thalamocortical network hyperexcitability and absence epilepsy
University of British Columbia
Fully funded by BC Epilepsy Society
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Clinical

Post Doctoral Fellowship

Cerebral and coronary vascular reactivity in patients at risk for myocardial infarction and stroke using advanced imaging and blood gas control techniques
University of British Columbia
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Developing whole brain and spinal cord markers of pathology in neuromyelitis optica and multiple sclerosis
University of British Columbia
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Investigating clinical outcomes from highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) among HIV-seropositive Aboriginal people in British Columbia
University of British Columbia
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Role of cerebral blood flow in the pathophysiology of central and obstructive sleep apnea
University of British Columbia Okanagan
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Physical activity, femoroacetabular impingement(FAI) and hip pain: A population-based case-control study
University of British Columbia
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An investigation of cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, and predictors of psychological treatment response among women with provoked vestibulodynia
University of British Columbia
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Beyond VO2peak: Understanding exercise-induced in cardiovascular function after stroke
University of British Columbia
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Mortality in children under five years of age in Uganda following hospitalization for sepsis: A prospective cohort study
University of British Columbia
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MSFHR/NeuroDevNet Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Relationship of neonatal pain and early brain development of preterm infants on motor outcomes at 18 months
University of British Columbia
Jointly funded with NeuroDevNet
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MSFHR/AllerGen Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Diesel exhaust as an adjuvant to allergen-mediated oxidative stress and immune response in the asthmatic lung
University of British Columbia
Jointly funded with AllerGen
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MSFHR/Rick Hansen Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Near infrared spectroscopy of the bladder: Novel application for evaluation and monitoring of bladder function in patients with spinal cord injury
University of British Columbia
Jointly funded with Rick Hansen Institute
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Health Services

Post Doctoral Fellowship

Outcome-based performance metrics in Canadian health care: Moving from 'How Many' to 'How Well'
University of British Columbia
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Adherence to immunomodulators in multiple sclerosis: Prevalence and clinical impact (The AIMS Study)
University of British Columbia
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Health service needs of adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer
University of British Columbia
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MSFHR/NeuroDevNet/Women's Health Research Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Socioeconomic status as a predictor of prenatal mental health, use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors during pregnancy, and infant outcomes
University of British Columbia
Jointly funded with NeuroDevNet and Women's Health Research Institute
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Population Health

Post Doctoral Fellowship

Impact of structural and environmental factors on risk for HIV/sexually transmitted infections and barriers to accessing prevention, treatment and care among women involved in sex work
University of British Columbia
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Investigating the relationship between residential stability, physical and mental health, and quality of life in homeless and vulnerably housed individuals: A multi-site longitudinal study
University of British Columbia
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Survival and cause of death in the British Columbian multiple sclerosis population
University of British Columbia
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Prenatal exposures to PBDEs and PFCs: Sources of exposure, thyroid effects, and neurodevelopmental effects in children
Simon Fraser University
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MSFHR/PHSA Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Resiliency and mental health: Strengths and protective factors in individuals with severe mental illness adjudicated under the forensic mental health system
University of British Columbia
Jointly funded with PHSA
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