Results of the 2024 Summer Studentship Award

ApplicantSupervisorProject titleInstitutional sponsorWCHRI Funder
Al-Rimawi, DaniaDyck, Jason R.B. Using a newly identified drug to reduce ovarian cancer cell growth Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics RAHF
Alam, SarjanaDijke, Esme Keeping it cool: freezing regulatory immune cells for cell therapy Medicine & Dentistry-Laboratory Medicine & Pathology SCHF
Azmi, AryanJaremko, Jacob L Evaluating the clinical use of a screening tool for developmental hip dysplasia in babies Medicine & Dentistry-Medicine SCHF
Badhan, NavdeepBourque, Stephane How does high blood pressure and anemia from a previous pregnancy affect offspring health in a subsequent pregnancy Medicine & Dentistry-Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine SCHF
Beeby, SarahPei, Jacqueline R How the brain informs our understanding of behaviour: Examining externalizing mental health problems in children with FASD Education-Educational Psychology SCHF
Burande, AsthaMcBrien, Angela A multi-center study of primary heart muscle disease of the unborn baby Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Chang, DanicaHyakutake, Momoe Microbiome of the neovagina: a feasibility study Medicine & Dentistry-Obstetrics & Gynecology RAHF
Conway, KaidenKhoury, Michael The MedBIKE: Improving exercise capacity in children with congenital heart disease Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Frerichs, HaleyPin, Sophia Risk factors for recurrence in endometrial cancer treated with robotic surgery Medicine & Dentistry-Obstetrics & Gynecology RAHF
Gibbs, RachelSchmolzer, Georg M Optimizing breathing support for extremely preterm infants in the delivery room Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Hasanni, TalahRiddell, Meghan Understanding the formation of the placenta: the role of aPKC-ζ III in human placental stem cell specialization Medicine & Dentistry-Obstetrics & Gynecology RAHF/SCHF
Hay, SarahYokota, Toshifumi New DNA-like molecule treatment for children with FOP Medicine & Dentistry-Medical Genetics SCHF
Hislop-Hook, RachelRoss, Shelley Development of education modules for family physicians to increase confidence and competence in caring for children with asthma Medicine & Dentistry-Family Medicine SCHF
Humayun, Alishbah (Alishba)Olson, David Blocking inflammation during pregnancy to prevent harm to newborns Medicine & Dentistry-Obstetrics & Gynecology SCHF
Klein, KatieHaqq, Andrea M Testing a combination of metformin, a common drug for diabetes, and dietary fibers in treating teenagers with obesity and issues processing blood sugar Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Lalonde-Bester, SophieVine, Donna Understanding eating disorders and disordered eating patterns in those with and without PCOS Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences-Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science RAHF
LaPlante, ElennaAubrey, Christa Assessing the efficacy of a multidisciplinary approach to maintenance oral therapy in patients with cancer of the ovary Medicine & Dentistry-Obstetrics & Gynecology RAHF
Meherali, KainatHicks, Elizabeth (Anne) Adrenal insufficiency: A serious side effect of asthma treatment in children Medicine & Dentistry-Pediatrics SCHF
Moon, DanaRakkunedeth Hareendranathan, Abhilash Knowledge sharing when introducing a screening tool for developmental hip dysplasia in rural, remote, and Indigenous babies Medicine & Dentistry-Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging SCHF
Nakevska, ZoricaFu, Yangxin Discovering the partners of the tumor-promoting NSUN2 in ovarian cancer Medicine & Dentistry-Oncology RAHF
Parra Sanchez, Ana SofiaPagliardini, Silvia Effects of sex hormones on breathing Medicine & Dentistry-Physiology RAHF
Pilon, MadisonCaluseriu, Oana Prenatal genetic testing across Alberta Medicine & Dentistry-Medical Genetics SCHF
Stokes, Angelica (Angie)Davidge, Sandra Investigating the impact of a high cholesterol diet during pregnancy on uterine artery function Medicine & Dentistry-Obstetrics & Gynecology RAHF/SCHF
Tran, AllisonCarr, Brittany Investigating the function of polysialic acid in retinal regeneration of African Clawed Frog Medicine & Dentistry-Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences SCHF