Results of the 2016 Trainee Travel Grant

ApplicantSupervisorProject titleInstitutional sponsorWCHRI Funder
Adam, LauraBell, Rhonda C. What is the current knowledge and eating behaviours of low-risk pregnant women in Edmonton?, Canadian Nutrition Society, Ottawa, ON, May 5-8, 2016 Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences-Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science RAHF
Albrecht, LaurenHartling, Lisa The development of knowledge translation tools for parents in acute care, 24th Cochrane colloquium, Seoul, Korea, October 23-27, 2016 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Aljunaidy, MaisDavidge, Sandra Effect of maternal antioxidant MitoQ treatment on offspring vascular function in a rat model of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), Society for Reproductive Investigation, Orlando, FL, March 15-18, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Physiology SCHF
Alvarez, SilviaKhoo, Nee Scze Circumferential strain rate is accurate in assessing function in the single right ventricle: echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging comparative study, ASE 2016 Scientific Sessions, Seattle, WA, June 10-14, 2016. Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Aslanzadeh, FatemehParent, Eric C A systematic review of torso motor control impairments in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) with implications for the planning of conservative interventions, ISEK, Chicago, IL, July 4-8, 2016 Rehabilitation Medicine-Physical Therapy SCHF
Bhogal, JagmeetCheung, Po-Yin High frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) improves left ventricular function compared to conventional mechanical ventilation (CMV) in a newborn pig model of respiratory distress syndrome, Pediatric Academic Societies 2016, Baltimore, MD, April 30 – May 3, 2016. Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Brooks, HannahHawkes, Michael Malaria in an internally displaced persons camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo, American Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Annual Conference, Atlanta, USA, November 13-17, 2016. Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Browne, NadiaBall, Geoff DC Can a novel ehealth tool nudge parents to discuss children’s weight status with their pediatrician? The 6th Conference on Recent Advances in the Prevention and Management of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity: Understanding the Interplay between Physical and Mental Health, Ottawa ON, October 24-26, 2016. Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Chetan, DevinConway, Jennifer 2016 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, Washington DC, USA, April 27-30, 2016 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Crossman, JacquelineEl-Bialy, Tarek H. Morphometric analysis of ultrasound-treated arthritic mouse model mandibles, 2017 IADR/AADR/CADR General session and Exhibition, San Francisco, CA, March 22-25, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Dentistry and Dental Hygiene SCHF
Do, VictorHornberger, Lisa K Cardiovascular health of offspring of diabetic mothers from the fetus through late infancy stages, American College of Cardiology’s 66th Annual Scientific Session, March 17-19, 2017, in Washington, DC Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Dube, NomathembaVeugelers, Paul International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA), Does access to and use of TVs, computers, tablets, video games and cellphones before bedtime affect sleep, nutrition, physical activity and body weight of children?, Cape Town, South Africa, June 8-11, 2016 Public Health, School of SCHF
Eckersley, LukeHornberger, Lisa K Improving rate of fetal diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta in Alberta: Does it relate to obstetric screening guidelines?, Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Montreal, QC, October 22-26, 2016. Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
El Hassar, BtissamGokiert, Rebecca J What can the integrated findings from a multi-method design process for an evaluation capacity building instrument tell us about the current status within the early childhood sector and organizational learning needs?, American Evaluation Association Conference, Atlanta, USA, October 25-29, 2016. Extension SCHF
Elboraee, MohamedQureshi, Mosarrat J Canadian Paediatric Society 93rd Annual Conference, Charlottetown, PEI, June 22-25, 2016 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Faught, ErinVeugelers, Paul Dietary recommendations aiming to improve children’s diets also have benefits for academic achievement Public Health, School of SCHF
Ghaneei, MalihehAdeeb, Samer M Effects of Schroth exercises added to standard care in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis topography asymmetry measurements – a randomized controlled trial (RCT); SOSORT/IRSSD Conference, Banff, AB, May 24, 2016. Engineering-Civil & Environmental Engineering SCHF
Hirani, ShelaRichter, Magdalena (Solina) Maternal autonomy in context of breastfeeding: a concept analysis; Council of International Neonatal Nurses Conference (COINN) 2016, Vancouver, BC, August 14-17, 2016. Nursing RAHF
Hunter, StephenCarson, Valerie ISBNPA 2016 Annual Meeting, Terms and conditions may apply: a longitudinal assessment of student physical activity and changes to the objectively measured school physical environment, Cape Town South Africa, June 8-11, 2016 Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation SCHF
Isaac, DanielaTurner, Justine M Anti-tissue transglutaminase normalization post diagnosis in children with Celiac Disease, 2016 World Conference for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition International Conference, Montreal, PQ, October 5-8, 2016 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Japoni, SaraEisenstat, David D DLX transcriptional regulation of interneuron migration in the developing vertebrae forebrain, Cell Symposia, SFN 2016, San Diego USA, November 10-16, 2016 Medicine & Dentistry-Medical Genetics SCHF
Kebbe, MaryamBall, Geoff DC The application of CONversation cards© in pediatric weight management: findings from a retrospective medical record review study, The 6th Conference on Recent Advances in the Prevention and Management of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity: Understanding the Interplay between Physical and Mental Health, Ottawa ON, October 24-26, 2016. Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Lamarche, BrendonWest, Lori 36th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), Washington, D.C., April 27-30, 2016. Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Lee, Eun-YoungSpence, John C Excessive sitting time is associated with increased cardiometabolic risks among Korean adolescents, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, May 31 – June 4, 2016. Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation SCHF
Leimert, KelyciaOlson, David Development of a novel co-culture model studying maternal/ fetal interactions driving uterine transformation for labour, Society for Reproductive Investigation, Orlando, FL, March 15-18, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Obstetrics & Gynecology RAHF/SCHF
Lin, LilyKhoo, Nee Scze Right ventricular strain rate prior to stage 2 palliation (Glenn) improves test sensitivity and negative predictive value for death or transplantation in children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. ASE Scientific Sessions 2016, Seattle, WA, June 10-14, 2016. Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
McKernan, ChristineStorey, Kate E ISBNPA 2016 Annual Meeting, Using photovoice to explore the reach of a school-based health promotion intervention into the home environment, , Cape Town South Africa, June 8-11, 2016. Public Health, School of SCHF
Pollock, MichelleHartling, Lisa Guidance for conducting overviews of reviews: results from a scoping review of qualitative metasummary, Cochrane Colloquium, Seoul, South Korea, October 23-25, 2016. Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics RAHF/SCHF
Revill, AnnFunk, Gregory Premotor function of Dbx1-derived neurons in the preBötC and intermediate reticular formation, Neuroscience 2016, San Diego, USA, November 12-16, 2016. Medicine & Dentistry-Physiology SCHF
Sanderson, MattheaWevrick, Rachel Interactions between the Prader-Willi syndrome candidate protein MAGEL2 and neuronal proteins, American Society of Human Genetics, Vancouver, BC, October 18, 22, 2016. Medicine & Dentistry-Medical Genetics SCHF
Schreiber, SanjaParent, Eric C SOSORT/IRSSD Conference,The effect of scroth exercises added to the standard of care on the cobb angle in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis an assessor and statistician blinded randomized controlled trial, Banff, AB, May 24, 2016 Rehabilitation Medicine-Physical Therapy SCHF
Sivananthajothy, Priatharsini (Tharsini)Mumtaz, Zubia Understanding the role of newcomer and Canadian-born women in caesarean section decision-making in Edmonton, Alberta. CPHA Public Health 2016,Toronto, ON, June 13-16, 2016. Public Health, School of RAHF
Sklar, CameronRoss, Sue Accuracy of prenatal ultrasound to predict growth abnormalities in triplets, 15th World Congress in Fetal Medicine, Mallorca, Spain, June 26-30, 2016 Medicine & Dentistry-Obstetrics & Gynecology RAHF/SCHF
Smithson, LisaMandhane, Piush Sleep disordered breathing is associated with reduced cognitive development between 1 and 2 years of age, SLEEP 2016, Denver, CO, June 11 -15, 2016. Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Spaans, FloortjeDavidge, Sandra Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI), Montreal, PQ, March 14-20, 2016 Medicine & Dentistry-Obstetrics & Gynecology RAHF
Tamana, SukhpreetMandhane, Piush Sleep-disordered breathing is associated with behavioral problems at age 2 years, SLEEP Denver 2016, Denver, CO, June 11-15, 2016 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Thorpe, MarianRyerson, Lindsay M Smaller pulmonary artery size is associated with acute post-operative complications in systemic to pulmonary artery shunts, Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society 12th Annual Meeting, Miami, USA, December 8-11, 2016 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Tun, Hein MinKozyrskyj, Anita Impact of household pet ownership on gut microbiome in infants following caesarean delivery, International Human Microbiome Consortium, 6th Congress, Houston,USA, November 9-11, 2016 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Tun, MonKozyrskyj, Anita Canadian Public Health Association 2016, Toronto, ON, June 8-20, 2016 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Wee, PingWang, Zhixiang The PI3K-mTOR-PTEN network in health and disease, Differential EGF-induced signaling in the PI3K-AKT and RAS-ERK pathways during mitosis, Cold Spring Habor, NY, August 30-September 3, 2016 Medicine & Dentistry-Medical Genetics RAHF
Wee, WallaceMajaesic, Carina M Quantification of dry powder inhaler tobramycin delivery in in vitro models of tracheostomized pediatric patients, 28th International Congress of Pediatrics, Vancouver, BC, August 17-22, 2016. Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Wiafe, BridgetMetcalfe, Peter D Isolated hypoxia induced inflammation and fibrotic pathways in human bladder smooth muscle cells Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Wijesuriya, TishaniWevrick, Rachel Role of Prader-Willi syndrome protein MAGEL2 in intracellar pathways regulating the leptin receptor. IPWSO 2016 Scientific Conference, Toronto, ON July 20 -24, 2016. Medicine & Dentistry-Medical Genetics SCHF
Woodman, AndrewBourque, Stephane Prenatal iron deficiency causes fetal kidney hypoxia and sex-dependent upregulation of cytochrome c oxidase, Canadian National Perinatal Meeting, Montebello, QC, February 14-17, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Pharmacology SCHF