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The dynamic interplay between women’s stress and reproductive axes across reproductive transitions: post-partum amenorrhea, the resumption of ovarian cyclicity and early pregnancy
Stress is often cited as having negative effects on women’s health. Most research, however, does not adequately…
View details2012Competition
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The early external cephalic version 2 trial
Of almost 40,000 babies born in BC in 2002, nearly 2,000 (4.8 percent) were breech (their bottom…
View details2004Competition
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The effect of resistance training on cognitive performance, cortical plasticity, and fall risk in women aged 65 to 75 years old: A 12-month randomized controlled trial
Falling and fall-related injuries among the elderly is a significant health issue for seniors in Canada. Older…
View details2006Competition
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The endothelium: Function and dysfunction
The interior lining of blood vessels is known as the endothelium. Endothelial cells, which make up this…
View details2006Competition
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The exploration of genetic conditions affecting the health of aboriginal people
Canadian aboriginal people have shorter life spans and an increased burden of disease compared to their non-native…
View details2006Competition
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The function of ING proteins in S. cerevisiae
Tumour suppressor genes, such as ING1, help regulate normal cell growth by encoding proteins that inhibit abnormal…
View details2004Competition
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The genetic basis of neuronal differentiation and neuronal circuit formation
Diseases or injuries affecting the brain frequently have devastating consequences for affected individuals. Despite progress in the…
View details2007Competition
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The Genetics of Asthma, Atopy and Allergic Diseases
My research focuses on trying to identify why some children get asthma and others do not. By…
View details2007Competition
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The Genome Sciences Centre: a platform for large-scale high-throughput genomics in British Columbia
Our genes play a major role in our health and in our susceptibility to disease. In fact,…
View details2001Competition
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The identification of susceptibility genes and phenotypic subgroups for autism spectrum disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication, as well as restrictive…
View details2005Competition
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The impact of changing work and community conditions on the health of workers and their children in BC resource dependent communities
Health research has established a strong link between socio-economic status and health outcomes. However, in BC’s resource-dependent…
View details2002Competition
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The impact of parasites and microbes on immunity at mammalian mucosal surfaces
Under normal healthy circumstances our intestines are home to hundreds of species of microbes, collectively termed the…
View details2021Competition
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