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Lymphocyte defects in X-linked lymphoproliferative disease
Read moreDr. Ala Aoukaty has spent nine years investigating anti-viral and anti-tumour cells. Aoukaty’s doctoral research focused on understanding the signalling process that…
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Mapping the socio-cognitive determinants of bullying and victimization: Preventative steps toward reducing childhood aggression
Read moreBullying and victimization plague one in five Canadian children and the incidence and severity of such behaviours is increasing. Even more alarming…
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Material properties of the spinal cord
Read moreCarolyn Sparrey wants to help develop new technologies and devices that prevent and improve treatment of spinal cord injuries. She’s working toward…
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Carolyn Sparrey
Primary Investigator
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2001
Mechanisms and functions of activin/nodal signaling in early embryogenesis
Read moreWe all start as a single cell, which divides and eventually forms the body. A great deal of cell communication goes into…
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Menstrual pain and discomfort in adolescence: Socialization influences
Read moreTina Wang’s interests in health psychology and peer influences prompted her to examine a problem that is a major cause of missed…
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Metabolism and Inactivation of Glucagon by Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV (DPIV)
Read moreJohn Pospisilik’s research centres on glucagon, an important hormone involved in regulating blood sugar levels between meals. Glucagon prevents hypoglycemia (low blood…
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2001
Molecular and genetic mechanisms of obstructive lung disease
Read moreAsthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as emphysema, are major causes of disease and death worldwide. The prevalence of…
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Molecular Basis of Mammary Epithelial Cell Polarization
Read moreAruna Somasiri has long been interested in how cells function at the molecular level. Somasiri believes understanding errors in cell regulation will…
