Results of the 2018 Innovation Grant

ApplicantProject titleInstitutional sponsorWCHRI Funder
Cooke, Christy-Lynn Pregnancy complications are increased in women of older age: causes and consequences Medicine & Dentistry-Obstetrics & Gynecology RAHF
Elahi, Shokrollah Studying the role of immature red blood cells in females Medicine & Dentistry-Dentistry and Dental Hygiene RAHF
Fahlman, Richard Identifying high risk breast cancers Medicine & Dentistry-Biochemistry RAHF
Gamper, Armin Investigating the function of a gene that, if defective, can cause Fanconi Anemia Medicine & Dentistry-Oncology SCHF
Graf, Daniel Investigating of a novel way why the midface does not grow sufficiently in some children Medicine & Dentistry-Dentistry and Dental Hygiene SCHF
Hicks, Elizabeth (Anne) Health effects of air pollution on a Northern Alberta pediatric population Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Jaremko, Jacob L Can babies be screened for hip dysplasia by a quick 3D ultrasound scan read by a computer, just as well as by visiting a specialist hospital clinic? Medicine & Dentistry-Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging SCHF
Khoo, Nee Scze Understanding changes in structure and function of the tricuspid heart valve in children with heart disease using a piglet model Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Kumar, Manoj Does being born small increase the risk of adult diseases including obesity and cardiovascular disease Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Lehmann, Ordan J Investigating of a novel cause of ciliary dysfunction in pediatric disease Medicine & Dentistry-Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences SCHF
Lemieux, Joanne Understanding bacterial infection towards treatment strategies Medicine & Dentistry-Biochemistry RAHF/SCHF
Mandhane, Piush Towards a better test to identify children with sleep disordered breathing problems Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Menon, Geetha Understanding the effect of radiotherapy treatment differences on outcomes of cervical cancer patients Medicine & Dentistry-Oncology RAHF
Oudit, Gavin Understanding heart failure in children Medicine & Dentistry-Medicine SCHF
Prado, Carla Metabolic complications of low lean mass in children with obesity Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences-Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science SCHF
Richer, Lawrence P MRI analysis of brain and heart function in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome in children Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Scott, Shannon Establishing priorities in child health research: giving parents and youth a voice Nursing SCHF
Thompson-Hodgetts, Sandra L Does preventive disclosure influence peer engagement and inclusion for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in community and free play contexts? Rehabilitation Medicine-Occupational Therapy SCHF
Turner, Justine M A novel approach to promoting good bacteria for babies with short bowel syndrome Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Vine, Donna Treatment of heart disease and diabetes risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences-Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science RAHF