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The excitatory and inhibitory synaptic balance in neurodevelopmental disorders: the role of neuroligins
Neurodevelopmental disorders result from gaps, delays or variations in the way a child’s brain develops, often interfering…
View details2007Competition
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The function of putative streptococcal family 41 carbohydrate binding modules in carbohydrate recognition during bacterial pathogenesis
Some carbohydrates act as a “fingerprint” or marker for each cell. These markers allow cells to recognize…
View details2006Competition
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The function of Pyk2 on Rap-GTPase mediated cell spreading and cell migration
B cells make antibodies that help combat pathogens. The B cell receptor, chemokine receptors and integrins on…
View details2005Competition
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The functional role of T-type calcium channels in cellular transformation and toxicity
Proteins called calcium channels regulate how calcium gets into nerve cells. In nerve cells, calcium channels control…
View details2002Competition
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The genetic basis of immune escape and its clinical relevance in lymphoid cancers
Lymphomas are a group of cancers derived from white blood cells. This project focuses on how some…
View details2015Competition
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The health care experiences of mothers with serious mental illness
Almost one in five British Columbians will experience mental illness during their lifetime and nearly three per…
View details2002Competition
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The heart as an immunologic organ: Cardiac myocytes in innate immunity
It’s well established that severe infection in critically ill patients can result in heart damage, but what…
View details2007Competition
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The Hepatitis C Cascade of Care among people in the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver, British Columbia: a population-based study
The Hepatitis C virus (HCV) care cascade in British Columbia (BC) revealed gaps in testing, treatment initiation,…
View details2025Competition
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The hierarchical structure and function of social support as a quality of life determinant among community dwelling older adults with chronic lung disease
The number of older adults with chronic lung diseases, such as asthma and bronchitis, is steadily growing…
View details2001Competition
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The identification and characterization of candidate Bardet-Biedl Syndrome genes and/or genes specifically involved in ciliary functions
Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a complex genetic disease with symptoms that include obesity, blindness and kidney dysfunction.…
View details2004Competition
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The immunomodulatory effects of host defence peptides on dendritic cells
Modern day vaccines are effective at preventing infections such as tetanus, influenza, polio and many others. To…
View details2008Competition
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The impact of co-payment and deductibles of prescription drugs: Estimating own and cross price elasticity of demand
Most health services in Canada are covered under the Canada Health Act. One major exception to this…
View details2005Competition
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