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Responding to HIV and other blood-borne pathogens among people who use illicit drugs
The intertwined pandemics of addiction and HIV/AIDS remain a public health crisis. Among people who use drugs,…
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A Research Program to Ensure the Effective Delivery of Substance Use Treatment Across Acute and Community Care Settings
Substance use disorders are a major contributor to preventable illness and death, including HIV and hepatitis C…
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A comparative and cross-jurisdictional research program on work and health
This project seeks to improve our means of developing social, economic, and workplace policies that improve worker…
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Translational Proteomics and Systems Biology of Pediatric Malignancies
In Canada, cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death in children beyond the newborn period. Each…
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Intravascular Materials to Control Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Uncontrolled bleeding is a leading cause of death worldwide. Specifically, postpartum hemorrhage leads to maternal death in…
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BRIDGE-MTB: Bringing Integrated Data, Genomics, and Evaluation to Mycobacteria and Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections (NTMs) are bacterial infections that create serious problems in BC. Treating…
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Detecting neuroplasticity after spinal cord injury: Implications for neuropathic pain
Current interventions for neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury (SCI) have proven largely ineffective, an unfavorable outcome…
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A community-based research program focused on “Adding Life to Later Years”
In 2011, an estimated 5 million Canadians were 65 years of age or older, a number that…
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Molecular detection of known and novel cancer predisposition genes
Diagnosis of inherited cancer susceptibility has implications for both the patient and their family, as certain drugs…
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Self-regulation of physical activity behaviour: Novel theory-based intervention strategies for bolstering exercise adherence
Engaging in regular physical activity is pivotal for individuals with prediabetes. Self-regulating independent physical activity requires confidence…
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Ion channels: Molecular determinants of health and disease in the head and heart
Though vastly different, both the brain and the heart rely on large complicated proteins called ion channels…
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Reducing the burden and gaps in care from Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases (REGAIN SARDs)
Of all rheumatic diseases, systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs) – which include systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren’s syndrome,…
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