-
The role of the DOG-1 helicase in repair of DNA interstrand cross-links in the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans
DNA damage repair pathways prevent cancer by recognizing and repairing DNA damage. If DNA damage is not…
View details2007Competition
-
The role of the hematopoietic progenitor antigen, CD34 on mature mast cells
A study that Erin Drew took part in revealed some surprising insights about the mysterious CD34 protein.…
View details2001Competition
-
The role of the innate immune system in hypoxic ischemic brain injury post cardiac arrest
In Canada, more than 50,000 cardiac arrest (i.e. “heart attack”) patients simultaneously suffer from brain injury due…
View details2022Competition
-
The role of the integrin-linked kinase in intestinal inflammation
Affecting roughly one in 1,000 people in western populations, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes both Crohn’s disease…
View details2002Competition
-
The role of the intestinal microbiota in host response to enteric pathogens
Many microorganisms reside in our bodies as part of normal living. For example, bacteria in the gastrointestinal…
View details2007Competition
-
The role of the PI3K pathway in embryonic stem cell proliferation and differentiation
Embryonic stem (ES) cells have the ability to differentiate into any cell type, such as skin, muscle…
View details2004Competition
-
The role of the Rap GTPases and Pyk2 Protein Tyrosine Kinase in cell migration
Chemokines are small proteins that direct the migration of immune cells into and within the body’s immune…
View details2005Competition
-
The Role of the Rap1 GTPase in B Lymphocyte Migration and Adhesion
Sarah McLeod is examining the role of a protein, Rap 1 GTPase, in regulating essential cells in…
View details2001Competition
-
The role of the Rap1 GTPase in mediating the inflammatory and anti-microbial functions of macrophages
Large, white blood cells (called macrophages) play a crucial role in protecting the body against harmful viruses,…
View details2007Competition
-
The role of the spouse in pain and disease course among persons with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an incurable autoimmune disease that affects approximately one in 100 Canadians. It is…
View details2008Competition
-
The role of the stem cell antigen, CD34, on mature murine mast cells
In earlier research supported by a MSFHR Masters Trainee Award, Erin Drew disproved theories that CD34, a…
View details2003Competition
-
The role of the tumor suppressor ING in cell growth and death in a frog model system
Mary Wagner is interested in the fundamental mechanisms that govern a cell’s decision to divide, mature or…
View details2002Competition
Connect with us
We love to chat about our programs, activities and partnership opportunities. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Contact us