Results of the 2020 Graduate Studentship Award

ApplicantSupervisorProject titleInstitutional sponsorWCHRI Funder
Aslesh, TejalYokota, Toshifumi Development of novel DNA-like molecules for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy Medicine & Dentistry-Medical Genetics SCHF
Azimi, TaraMontesanti, Stephanie Exploring the lived experiences of mothers caring for children with type 1 Diabetes Public Health, School of RAHF/SCHF
Cyrkot, SamanthaMager, Diana Perspectives on implementing a gluten-free nutrition guideline for children Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences-Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science SCHF
Ghoman, SimranSchmolzer, Georg M Remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: using simulation-games to teach healthcare providers how to save babies at birth Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Harasym O'Byrne, JessicaPhelan, Shanon K The impact of post-concussion communication difficulties on daily life: perspectives of teens and families Rehabilitation Medicine-Occupational Therapy SCHF
Holody, ClaudiaBourque, Stephane Understanding how the baby’s heart develops when iron is low can help prevent disease in adults Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics RAHF/SCHF
Klassen, DanielleStorey, Kate E From school to community: understanding the broad reach and impact of the comprehensive school health approach Public Health, School of SCHF
Mattson, DaniellePei, Jacqueline R Social support and mental health in young people with prenatal alcohol exposure Education-Educational Psychology SCHF
Nguyen, Kim-Cuong TLe, Lawrence H Imaging dental tissues in children using ionizing radiation-free ultrasound and artificial intelligence Medicine & Dentistry-Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging SCHF
Pagano, Ana PaulaPrado, Carla Defining energy recommendations during and beyond ovarian cancer Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences-Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science RAHF
Pasha, MazharDavidge, Sandra How impaired blood vessel function can impact pregnancy outcomes in older mothers Medicine & Dentistry-Physiology RAHF/SCHF
Sirajee, ReshmaHawkes, Michael Identifying proteins to predict growth and learning problems in HIV-exposed but uninfected infants in Uganda Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Soni, ShubhamDyck, Jason R.B. Testing a new treatment for babies with developmental defects caused by iron deficiency during pregnancy Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Tessier, CarmenKozyrskyj, Anita How the bacteria in our gut impact the developing brain: insight on a pathway from maternal stress to infant brain development Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Watson, AdrianneVoronova, Anastassia Engaging neural stem cells for healthy brain development Medicine & Dentistry-Medical Genetics SCHF