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Genetic analysis of natural killer cell functions
Read moreLinnea Veinotte believes immunology (studying the immune system’s functions and disorders) and molecular genetics (studying the molecular structure and function of genes)…
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2001
Genetic studies in common, complex diseases with special emphasis on Multiple Sclerosis
Read moreMultiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological diseases, usually striking people between the ages of 20 and 40. My…
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2001
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) in reproductive biology and medicine
Read moreThe long-term goal of my research is to understand the multi-faceted role of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), the primary regulator of the reproductive…
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Growth and Signaling pathways involved in prostate cancer progression
Read moreProstate cancer is the second leading cause of death in North American men. Treatment of the disease often involves blocking testosterone, an…
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2001
Hepatitis A virus infections among children in British Columbia: Is routine vaccination needed?
Read moreHepatitis A is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the liver. Once contracted, there is no treatment. Adults and older children…
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Heroin and Methadone Maintenance Treatment: Accessibility, Barriers and Quality of Life issues for Women in the Downtown Eastside, Vancouver, British Columbia
Read moreMagdalena Recsky developed her passion for epidemiology while working summers as a research assistant at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS.…
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Host Cell Signalling Following Coxsackievirus B3 Infection: Elucidation of Anti-Apoptotic Survival Mechanisms
Read moreRobert Yanagawa’s overall goal as a researcher is to increase our understanding of cardiovascular diseases. With that in mind Yanagawa is investigating…
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Identification of caspase modifiers via genetic selection in yeast
Read moreElaine Law’s Masters research literally related to matters of life and death. Elaine investigated apoptosis – the process of programmed cell death.…