Results of the 2017 Trainee Travel Grant

ApplicantSupervisorProject titleInstitutional sponsorWCHRI Funder
Adam, IbrahimWest, Lori Anti-A antibody response is dependent on CD4 T cells and coengagement with foreign protein, The Transplantation Society, Victoria, BC, May 24-26, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Ali, NoureenPersad, Sujata Active Beta Catenin (ABC) as a prognostic marker for Osteosarcoma progression, Canadian Cancer Research Conference (CCRC) 2017 by Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA), Vancouver, BC, November 5-7, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Aljunaidy, MaisDavidge, Sandra Effect of maternal antioxidant mitoq treatment on offspring cardiovascular function in a rat model of intrauterine growth restriction (iugr), Experimental Biology 2017, Chicago IL, April 22-26 2017, Medicine & Dentistry-Obstetrics & Gynecology SCHF
Allan, ChantalWest, Lori Let’s get physical: aerobic capacity, muscle strength, and muscle endurance in pediatric heart transplant recipients, Transplant Science Symposium, Victoria, BC, May 24-26, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Alsaif, MahaHaqq, Andrea M Fasting and postprandial glucose, insulin and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) levels in children with Prader-Willi Syndrome, 5th Canadian Obesity Summit, Banff, AB, April 25-29, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Armstrong, HeatherWine, Eytan Immunoglobulin G as a novel selective marker for the identification of intestinal pathobionts in paediatric inflammatory bowel diseases, Canadian Digestive Disease Week, Canadian Digestive Disease Week, Toronto, ON, February 2-9, 2018, Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Aubrey, ChristaMumtaz, Zubia The ‘double pain’ of childbirth: immigrant women’s preference for female providers. (Additional participation noted). The American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Clinical Meeting, San Diego, CA, May 5-8, 2017 Public Health, School of RAHF
Baddam, PranidhiGraf, Daniel Loss of neural crest-derived Bmp7 causes craniofacial malformations leading to Airway Obstruction, Craniofacial Morphogenesis and Tissue Regeneration Gordon Research Conference, Lucca, Italy, February 10-16, 2018, Medicine & Dentistry-Dentistry and Dental Hygiene SCHF
Bascom, AlexandraMacLean, Joanna E Alterations in physiologic parameters associated with obstructive sleep apnea and enuresis, Society for Pediatric Urology’s 65th Annual Meeting, May 12-14, 2017 in Boston, MA. Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Bedi, PrabhjotMacLean, Joanna E The use and outcomes of long-term non-invasive ventilation in infants, American Thoracic Society (ATS) Conference 2017, Washington, D.C., May 19-24, 2017, Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Beggs, MeganAlexander, R Todd Novel calcium transport pathways mediate intestinal calcium absorption pre-weaning, Experimental Biology 2017. Chicago, IL, April 22-26,2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Bording-Jorgensen, MichaelWine, Eytan Macrophage-activated inflammasome mediates recovery of intestinal epithelial cells during infection, Canadian Digestive Disease Week, Toronto, ON, February 2-9, 2018 Medicine & Dentistry-Physiology SCHF
Campbell, AlysonScott, Shannon A knowledge synthesis to inform the development of an international research standard for knowledge translation (KT) in pediatric research: protocol, Canadian Child Health Clinician Scientist Program (CCHCSP) 15th Annual Symposium, Calgary, AB, April 27-30, 2017 Nursing SCHF
Cantor , ArielleRoss, Sue The role of residents in the gynecologic operating room – what do patients understand? ACOG, May 6th – 9th, 2017, San Diego, CA, Medicine & Dentistry-Obstetrics & Gynecology RAHF
Chan, BrandonSchulz, Richard MMP inhibitors attenuate doxorubicin-induced heat failure by preventing cardiac titin proteolysis, Pharmacology 2017, London, UK, December 11-13, 2017, Medicine & Dentistry-Pharmacology SCHF
Cherak, StephanaBourque, Stephane Perinaltal iron deficiency alters brown fat quantity and thermogenic capacity in adult rats, The Netherlands, Rotterdam, October 15-18, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine SCHF
Conlon, OliviaVolden, Joanne Gender differences in narrative language in 10-year-olds with Autism Spectrum Disorder, International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) 2018 Annual Meeting, Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 9-12, 2018 Rehabilitation Medicine-Communication Sciences and Disorders SCHF
Elias, PierretteStorey, Kate E Care provider’s perceptions and their role in promoting healthy eating and physical activity for children in the after-school care setting, Shaping the Future: Pan-Canadian School Health Summit/ Ever Active Schools, Lake Lousie, AB, February 1 – 3, 2018 Public Health, School of SCHF
Elliott, SarahBell, Rhonda C. Dietary intake and breastfeeding practices differ between women who gain versus lose muscle mass from 3 to 9 months postpartum, Experimental Biology, Chicago, IL, April 22-26,2017, Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences-Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science RAHF
Ferdinands, AlexaRaine, Kim D Findings from Alberta’s 2017 nutrition report card: what about the youth? Shaping the Future 2018 / Ever Active Schools, Lake Louise, AB, Jan 31- Feb 3, 2018 Public Health, School of SCHF
Hamza, DeenaRoss, Shelley A proactive and cost effective approach to reducing metal illness, Canadian Science Policy Center (CSPC): CSPC 2017 Science Policy Award of Excellence – Youth Category, Ottawa ON, November 1-3, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Family Medicine SCHF
Hejazi, MaryamEisenstat, David D Genetic regulation of photoreceptor cell differentiation in developing retina, Society for Developmental Biology, Mineapolis, MN, July 13-17, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Houshmandi, MohammadmehdiHornberger, Lisa K Prenatal diagnosis improves the perioperative condition of neonates requiring surgical intervention for coarctation but is associated with longer preoperative stay, Pediatric Academic Societies, Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Krysa, JacquelineProctor, Spencer The relationship of fasting plasma apoB48 to cardiometabolic risk factors in adolescents, Canadian Obesity Summit, Banff, AB, April 25-29, 2017, Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences-Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science SCHF
Lansing, MarihanTurner, Justine M Citrulline does not distinguish intestinal adaptation in neonatal piglet models of short bowl syndrome, CIRTA, New York, NY, June 28- July 1, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Lee, HanOlson, David Peripheral neutrophils invade the CD1 mouse lower uterus [mUL] in an Interleukin 1b [IL1b] – induced model of preterm birth [PTB], Society for Reproductive Investigation: 65th Annual Scientific Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 6 – 10, 2018 Medicine & Dentistry-Obstetrics & Gynecology RAHF/SCHF
Li, ElizaRasmussen, Carmen Effects of perinatal stroke on visual and verbal reasoning abilities and select academic skills, Brain Child Partners 2017, Toronto, ON, November 6-8, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Liu, AmandaMager, Diana Health professional and community perceptions regarding nutrition guideline content for the gluten free diet, Canadian Association of Gastroenterologists, Toronto, ON, February 9 – 12, 2018 Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences-Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science SCHF
Lloyd, ColinChui, Linda W Clostridium difficile molecular epidemiology in a prospective cohort of Canadian children compared to cases of C. difficile infection, IDWeek 2017, San Diego, CA, Oct 4-8, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Laboratory Medicine & Pathology SCHF
Mattson, DaniellePei, Jacqueline R The impact of a school-based math interactive learning experiences (MILE) on math abilities in children with neurodevelopmental and learning difficulties, Brain Child Partners 2017, Toronto, ON, November 6-8, 2017 Education-Educational Psychology SCHF
McClean, MarishaColen, Timothy M Echocardiographic predictors of branch pulmonary artery stenosis in patients with pulmonary atreisa, AHA 2017 Scientific Sessions, Anaheim, California, November 11-15, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Nielsen, CharleneOsornio Vargas, Alvaro Spatial relationships of neighborhood vegetation greenness and infant gut microbiota, inFLAME Global Network Meeting, Canmore, AB, April 04-06, 2018 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Nosherwan , AsmaSchmolzer, Georg M MRSOPA-Drills to improve mask ventilation in the delivery room, Pediatric Academic Society 2017 San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, May 6-9, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Ofosu, NicoleVeugelers, Paul Sustainability of comprehensive school health on body weight, healthy eating and physical activity, 5th Canadian Obesity Summit, Banff, AB, April 25-29, 2017 Public Health, School of SCHF
Prowse, RachelRaine, Kim D Assessing the exposure and power of food and beverage marketing in public recreation facilities: A validated setting-based observational tool (Additional participation noted), International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Victoria, BC, June 8-10, 2017 Public Health, School of SCHF
Ricci, Maria FlorenciaJoffe, Ari R Deterioration of functional abilities and stroke in children surviving the Fonan procedure, Spain, Barcelona, July 16-20, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Ricci, Maria FlorenciaJoffe, Ari R Deterioration of functional abilities and stroke in children surviving the Fontan procedure, Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting 2017, San Francisco, CA, May 6-9, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Savard, WinnieHornberger, Lisa K A high wire act: finding balance. The research nurse coordinator role, 8th Annual Phoenix Fetal Cardiology Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, October 27-31, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics RAHF/SCHF
Siyam, TasneemYuksel, Nese Perspectives and decision making about menopausal therapies in women who had an early surgical menopause: a focus group study, The North American Menopause Society 2017 Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, October 11-15, 2017 Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences RAHF
Sobierajski , FrancesDavenport, Margie Maternal physical activity is associated with improved blood pressure control during pregnancy, 2017 Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Conference, Winnipeg, MB, October 25-28, 2017 Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation RAHF
Stearns, JodieSpence, John C 1. Similarity of physical activity and screen time in children’s grade five friendships. 2. A conceptual model of friendship networks and the physical activity and sitting-related behaviors of young people, International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) annual meeting, Victoria, BC, June 7-10, 2017, Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation SCHF
Su, AlexParent, Eric C Reliability of curve angle and vertebral rotation measurements from 3D ultrasound images of patients with AIS performing Scoliosis-specific exercises, International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) 2017 Conference, Lyon, France May 3-6, 2017 Rehabilitation Medicine-Physical Therapy SCHF
Thereza-Bussolaro, ClaudineFlores Mir, Carlos Forsus fixed appliance vs. intraoral elastics effects on pharyngeal airway volume, AADR/CADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 21-24, 2018 Medicine & Dentistry-Dentistry and Dental Hygiene SCHF
Tun, MonKozyrskyj, Anita Impact of post-natal exposure to household cleaning products on infant gut microbiota composition at 3-4 months, Canadian Public Health Association 2017, Halifax, NS June 6-8, 2017 , Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Woodman, AndrewBourque, Stephane Prenatal iron-deficiency causes sex-dependent mitochondrial in the fetal liver and kidney, Developmental Origins of Health and Disease World Congress, Rotterdam, Netherlands, October 15-18, 2017 Medicine & Dentistry-Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine RAHF/SCHF