Graduate Studentships

Ahmed Abdelmoneim
Department of Pharmacy
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba

Project Title: Optimizing the Management of Catheter Occlusions in Hemodialysis Patients.
Supervisor: Dr. Lavern Vercaigne

Misty Balcewich
Department of Microbiology
Faculty of Science, University of Manitoba

Project Title: Overcoming Antibiotic Resistance: Targeting the AmpC Beta-Lactamase Induction Pathway
Supervisor: Dr. Brian Mark

Leah Gillingham
Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences
Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba

Project Title: EFFICACY OF CONSUMPTION OF CANOLA AND FLAX OILS IN MANAGEMENT OF HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA AND OTHER CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK FACTORS
Supervisor: Dr. Peter Jones

Sun-Young Hwang
Department of Animal Science
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba

Project Title: Role of Cystathionine beta-Synthase Mediated Homocysteine Metabolism in Renal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
Supervisor: Dr. Karmin O

Dana Kolach
Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management, University of Manitoba

Project Title: The functionality of vehicle interiors for older drivers: Recommendations to modify vehicle interiors for optimal biomechanics
Supervisor: Dr. Michelle Porter

Guodong Liu
Department of Physiology
Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba

Project Title: Regulation of HnRNP L by Depolarization/CaMKIV
Supervisor: Dr. Jiuyong Xie

Bryan Mcintosh
Department of Physics
Faculty of Science, University of Manitoba

Project Title: Characterization of Luteteium Oxyorthosilicate Detectors for Positron Emission Tomography
Supervisor: Dr. Andrew Goertzen

Benjamin Meek
Department of Psychology
Faculty of Arts, University of Manitoba

Project Title: The effect of aging on gaze strategies and motor control during grasps to moving objects.
Supervisor: Dr. Jonathan Marotta

Md. Zinnatun Nabi
Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics
Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba

Project Title: Identification of Rtel interacting proteins to uncover its role in genomic instability
Supervisor: Dr. Hao Ding

Ezgi Ogutcen
Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics
Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba

Project Title: Prox1 regulation of lymphatic endothelial differentiation
Supervisor: Dr. Jeffrey Wigle

Natasha Paddock
Department of Physiology
Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba

Project Title: The effects of altered activity on sensory neuron electrophsyiology and intracellular signalling mechanisms
Supervisor: Dr. Phillip Gardiner

Joanne Parsons
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba

Project Title: The effects of neuromuscular training on lower extremity biomechanics in prepubescent females as demonstrated during a drop jump.
Supervisor: Dr. Michelle Porter

Md. Kamal Uddin Parvez
Department of Medical Microbiology
Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba

Project Title: Identification of new cellular binding partners of HIV-1 Integrase and investigation of their roles during HIV-1 replication.
Supervisor: Dr. Xiaojian Yao

Krista Paulson
Department of School of Medical Rehabilitation
Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba

Project Title: Efficacy of Acupuncture in Relieving Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) in Healthy Human Adults
Supervisor: Dr. Barbara Shay

Xiem Phan
Department of Preventive Dental Science
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba

Project Title: The effect of bleaching on bond strength of Anti-caries agents
Supervisor: Dr. Sercan Akyalcin

Chandra Podder
Department of Mathematics
Faculty of Science, University of Manitoba

Project Title: Mathematical Modeling of the Spread and Control of HIV/AIDS
Supervisor: Dr. Abba Gumel

Nicole Poritsanos
Department of Physiology
Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba

Project Title: Nutritional Regulation of Central Fat Mass and Obesity-Associated (FTO) Expression, and its Biological Role in Obesity.
Supervisor: Dr. Tooru Mizuno

Pavithra Rajan
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba

Project Title: Effect of elastic resistance training on ankle dorsiflexor strength and power in mobility-impaired older women
Supervisor: Dr. Michelle Porter

Srikesavan Sabapathy
Department of Physical Therapy
University of Manitoba

Project Title: Modifiable Fracture risks in men with prostate cancer
Supervisor: Dr. Christina Ellen Lee

Lindsei Sarna
Department of Animal Science
Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba

Project Title: Regulation of Superoxide Anion Generation in Macrophages
Supervisor: Dr. Karmin O

Juhi Sinha
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba

Project Title: The aging cervical spine and the effects of neck flexibility interventions in older women.
Supervisor: Dr. Michelle Porter

Danielle Stringer
Department of CCARM
Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba

Project Title: Modulation of Glucose Absorption, Transport and Metabolism by Buckwheat: A Proposed Mechanism for Reduction in Hyperglycemia
Supervisor: Dr. Peter Zahradka

Karen Throndson
Department of Cardiology
Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba

Project Title: Exploring Health Care Practices of Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Patients
Supervisor: Dr. Jo-Ann Sawatzky

Irina Vasilyeva
University of Manitoba

Project Title: Antipsychotic-induced Adverse Events in the Elderly Population of Manitoba.
Supervisor: Dr. Silvia Alessi-Severini

Jonathan Walker
Department of Physiology
Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba

Project Title: The cardioprotective effects of probucol against anthracycline and trastuzumab mediated cardiotoxicity.
Supervisor: Dr. Davinder Jassal

Jennifer Wojcik
Department of Human Nutritional Sciences
Faculty of Human Ecology, University of Maniotba

Project Title: Effect of different protein sources in a high protein diet on glucose handling in obese rats
Supervisor: Dr. Harold Aukema

Lauren Yallop
Department of Manitoba Centre for Health Policy
Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba

Project Title: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Manitoba Adults: A Population-Based Study
Supervisor: Dr. Marni Brownell