-
An iKT, interpretivist, feminist, multi-method study examining the experience of, and models of treatment for, acute postpartum mental illness
Postpartum depression is common, affecting 10-15% of women, and increases risk for suicide. Postpartum psychosis is rarer…
View details2021Competition
-
Developing a method to implement patient-centered social robotics for pediatric mental health within the BC healthcare system
Could a small, interactive robotic character or pet be used in a hospital to help support children’s…
View details2021Competition
-
Effect of age-related spinal degeneration on older adult spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are becoming more prevalent in older adults, and the number of older adults…
View details2021Competition
-
Evaluating the impact of pharmaceutical interventions to reduce overdose among people with criminal justice system involvement in British Columbia
People with criminal justice system involvement (i.e. who have been to prison for a criminal offence) are…
View details2021Competition
-
Evaluating the safety, efficacy, effectiveness, and immunogenicity of meningococcal vaccines across the age spectrum
Meningitis is a serious inflammation of the lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord, caused by viral…
View details2021Competition
-
Examination of Long QT Syndrome causing variants in induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes to evaluate novel therapeutic treatments
The rhythmic beating of the heart requires coordinated electrical activity that causes the heart to contract and…
View details2021Competition
-
The influence of podocalyxin expression on immune response to ovarian cancer and the efficacy of an antibody-drug conjugate in immunotherapy
Despite significant advances in the treatment of many cancers, ovarian cancer still claims hundreds of lives in…
View details2021Competition
-
Anti-inflammatory cytokine function in individuals with type 2 diabetes: Impact of hyperglycemia and the restorative effects of exercise
Chronic low-grade inflammation (i.e. the persistent low-level production of pro-inflammatory factors by immune cells) is a major…
View details2021Competition
-
Building on the strengths of first responders as a critical first point of contact: Improving emergency care in remote Indigenous communities
Applying an ethnographic and story-based approach, the objective of this project is to develop a deeper understanding…
View details2021Competition
-
Developing the next generation of therapeutic regulatory T cells using CRISPR/Cas9
The immune system is critical for fighting infections but left unchecked, can attack healthy tissues resulting in…
View details2021Competition
-
Neural and muscular mechanisms of age- and sex-related impairments in muscle function and fatigue in old and very old adults
Even in the absence of disease, ageing leads to impairments in muscle function, limiting the abilities of…
View details2021Competition
-
Physical exercise to mitigate the effects of physical inactivity on brain health
Problem: Many older adults experience prolonged bed rest as a result of injury, surgery, or hospitalization and…
View details2021Competition
Connect with us
We love to chat about our programs, activities and partnership opportunities. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Contact us