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Central mechanisms of cerebral blood flow regulation
In healthy humans, blood flow to the brain is regulated such that appropriate amounts of oxygen and…
View details2015Competition
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Cerebral and coronary vascular reactivity in patients at risk for myocardial infarction and stroke using advanced imaging and blood gas control techniques
Cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, is a major public health concern. The Public Health Agency…
View details2011Competition
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Cerebrovascular burden and cognitive impairment after spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a complex pathophysiology, characterized not only by paralysis but also severe autonomic…
View details2018Competition
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Cerebrovascular physiology of circulatory death in patients undergoing medical assistance in dying (MAiD)
Patients undergoing medical assistance in dying (MAiD) can qualify as organ donors. Donation commences after death, which…
View details2024Competition
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Changing cognitions to change behaviour change: Reframing biased thinking to improve exercise adherence in individuals with prediabetes
Pre-diabetic individuals exercise less than their non-diabetic counterparts, with less than 15 percent meeting Canada’s physical activity…
View details2016Competition
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Characterization and Thrombogenic Contribution of Platelet Microparticles to Pathogenesis of Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks and Unstable Angina
Platelets are cells that augment blood coagulation to form blood clots which in some cases can restrict…
View details2006Competition
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Characterization of a dioxygenase and a hydrolase critical to persistence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the macrophage
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious illness of the respiratory system that is spread through coughing and sneezing.…
View details2007Competition
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Characterization of a kinase implicated in kinetochore function during S phase
Chromosomes, which are a compacted form of DNA, must be accurately duplicated and separated into two new…
View details2007Competition
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Characterization of a new checkpoint in hematopoietic stem cell development
Blood cells are critically important to human health and a significant perturbation of blood production is life-threatening.…
View details2007Competition
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Characterization of a YAC mouse model of Huntington disease for use in therapeutic trials
Huntington disease (HD) is an inherited, neurodegenerative disease characterized by loss of motor control and cognitive decline,…
View details2003Competition
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Characterization of Gli proteins as a novel therapeutic target in prostate and breast cancer.
Prostate (PCa) and breast cancer (BCa) are leading causes of cancer deaths. These tumours depend on sex…
View details2020Competition
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Characterization of mesenchymal stem cell differentiation and self-renewal in the context of an in vivo model of bone regeneration
Stem cells are normally located in bone marrow, but when grown in the appropriate environment, they have…
View details2005Competition
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