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Characterization of retinoschisin, the protein involved in X-linked juvenile retinoschisis
Read moreX-linked retinoschisis is the most common form of retina damage in young males. Symptoms of the genetic disease include splitting of the…
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Characterization of the Ctf3/Mcm22/Mcm16 outer kinetochore complex; a link to the yeast spindle pole body
Read moreIn order for cells to grow properly, chromosomes must accurately separate to opposite poles of the dividing cell. Mistakes in this process…
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Comparative and functional genomic analysis of a gene dense, GC rich region at chromosome 7q22 associated with myeloid leukemias and male infertility
Read moreMichael Wilson’s doctoral research focuses on a fragile region of the human genome, 7q22, which has been linked to leukemias, hemochromatosis (a…
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Cytoskeletal modulation and developmental regulation of Kv15 surface expression
Read morePotassium channels comprise a group of transmembrane proteins in cells that typically allow preferential passage of K+ from the inside of the…
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Determinants of excessive waiting for cardiac catheterization and revascularization in British Columbia
Read moreCardiovascular disease is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in British Columbia and Canada, accounting for one-third of all deaths…
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Developing an effective and efficient health care delivery system for Canadians at the end-of-life
Read moreIn the mid-eighties, while working as a palliative care nurse, Dr. Kelli Stajduhar cared for a young man dying from AIDS. A…
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Development and pilot testing of a novel intervention to ensure optimal support for arthritis patients
Read moreWhile family and friends of people living with arthritis have been identified as key sources of support, little research has been done…
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Development and testing of a client specific wheelchair mobility outcome measure
Read moreWheelchairs that don’t fit properly can cause discomfort, medical complications and limit people from getting around. Despite the fact that more than…
