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Unraveling the immunotherapy obesity paradox in triple-negative breast cancer
Read moreBreast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is particularly difficult to treat due to a lack…
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Yongjin Lim
Primary Investigator
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Validation and Implementation of a Wearable Cardiac Arrest Detection System in Clinical and Community Settings
Read moreSudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in Canada, often resulting in death within minutes if not treated. Quick recognition…
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Jacob Hutton
Primary Investigator
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Bridging the Gaps: Building Compassionate, Collaborative Responses to the Toxic Drug Poisoning Crisis in Small British Columbia Cities
Read moreSince 2016, over 15,000 lives have been lost to BC’s toxic drug poisoning crisis. Smaller urban and rural areas are disproportionately affected,…
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Trevor Wideman
Primary Investigator
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Exploring the Intersection of Race, Chronic Pain, Substance Use, and Overdose among People Living with HIV: A Mediation Analysis
Read moreAs people living with HIV (PLWH) live longer due to effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), new health issues, such as chronic pain, have…
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Anh Khoa Vo
Primary Investigator
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Investigating gene-edited CAR T cells as an effective therapy in cancer
Read moreLarge B cell lymphoma (LBCL) is the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and causes a significant health burden. Cell-based therapies, including…
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Zachary Morse
Primary Investigator
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Mapping and Enhancing mRNA Vaccine Delivery & Immune Activation for SARS-CoV-2
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2 is the deadliest pandemic of the 21st century. Despite well-documented evidence that COVID-19 vaccines…
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Anthony Wong
Primary Investigator
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A multi-layer genomic analysis to understand the biological basis of corticosteroid-induced AVN in children with cancer: Toward precision health strategies.
Read moreThe Problem: Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a serious complication of corticosteroid treatment in some children with cancer, causing bone damage and, in…
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Miguel Cordova Delgado
Primary Investigator
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Characterizing the effects of cannabis smoking on airway epithelial cell reprogramming
Read moreCannabis is the 2nd most used recreational drug in Canada, with 6 % of Canadians reporting daily use. Despite the known dangers…
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Carolyn Wang
Primary Investigator
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