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Impact of maternal fatty acid nutrition in early development – a basic science and clinical approach
There is a growing appreciation that the n-3 fatty acids, particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are important for…
View details2008Competition
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Impact of prostate cancer subtypes on bone remodeling and microarchitecture in metastatic lesions of the spine: A combined cellular, genetic and mineralization study
One in nine men will develop prostate cancer (PC) in their lifetime. Although modern therapies have increased…
View details2021Competition
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Impact of structural and environmental factors on risk for HIV/sexually transmitted infections and barriers to accessing prevention, treatment and care among women involved in sex work
Sex workers in Vancouver have been found to be highly vulnerable to a variety of negative health…
View details2011Competition
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Impact of treatment for neurogenic bladder dysfunction on autonomic dysreflexia and cerebral blood flow in SCI individuals
Spinal cord injury (SCI) resulting from traumatic accidents is one of the most debilitating chronic conditions. In…
View details2017Competition
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Impact of TSC2-deficient neural cells on microglial structure and function in an induced human pluripotent stem cell model of tuberous sclerosis complex
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic disease caused by mutations in the TSC2 gene. The…
View details2024Competition
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Implementation and ethical dimensions of scaling up HIV ‘Treatment as Prevention’: Examining the experiences of people who inject drugs
In 2010, BC launched the Seek and Treat for Optimal Prevention of HIV/AIDS (STOP HIV) program, which…
View details2015Competition
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Improved assessment of exposure to regional and traffic-related pollutants and relationship to cardiac arrhythmia
Numerous studies over the last decade have associated air pollution with deaths. While many of those studies…
View details2002Competition
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Improved Biostatistical Methods to Detect Gene-by-Environment Interaction in Case Control Association Studies
Complex genetic diseases are thought to result from genetic susceptibility factors acting in conjunction with environmental, lifestyle…
View details2006Competition
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Improved characterization of orthologs to facilitate cross-species analysis of innate immune system gene responses
The innate immune system is the body’s first line of defense to protect us from disease-causing microbes…
View details2008Competition
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Improving access to breastfeeding support in British Columbia: Needs assessment of a virtual health intervention
Breastfeeding has numerous benefits for parents and infants. However, many parents encounter challenges with breastfeeding that can…
View details2022Competition
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Improving brain health in brain injury survivors through partner-oriented research: Can cognitive training increase brain neurotrophins, reduce inflammation, and improve cognitive performance?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects many Canadians and can lead to long-term cognitive deficits affecting an individual’s…
View details2026Competition
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Improving Enzymatic Removal of Major Blood Antigens
Blood transfusion is a critically important medical procedure used to treat blood loss due to trauma or…
View details2011Competition
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