Studentship: Quality of life through musculoskeletal, oral and skin health, and mobility

Results of the 15/02/2008 200802SMO Studentships in the Area of Musculoskeletal, Oral and Skin and Mobility
Updated: 13/06/2008
Name
Department
Institution Paid
Research Institution *
Supervisor
Title
BULLOCK, Liv Analysing human mutation in the proton pumping Vacuolar-type ATPase that result in autosomal recessive osteopetrosis
University of Toronto
MANOLSON, Morris F
CHAN, Brian Crystal-binding peptides ofr prevention of ectopic calcification
Dentistry
University of Western Ontario
HUNTER, Graeme K
CONRAD, Janet Anticipatory muscular responses between asymptomatic and low back injury groups
Biomedical Engineering
Dalhousie University (Nova Scotia)
KOZEY, Cheryl L
DARMAWIKARTA, Denise Muscle fatigue & grip force during handwriting
University of Toronto
Bloorview Kids Rehab (Toronto)
CHAU, Tom
DEFIELDS, Pamela Investigating the role of the ShcD adaptor proteinat the NMJ
University of Guelph
JONES, Nina
* "Research Institution" is displayed only when it is different from "Institution Paid".
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Name
Department
Institution Paid
Research Institution *
Supervisor
Title
EL-SALFITI, Ismail The role of Sox7 in RA-Induced skeletal myogenesis
Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology
University of Ottawa
SKERJANC, Ilona S
ESSUE, Jason J Reliability and validity of an exercise attitudes questionnaire in patients at risk for osteo-arthritis
Public Health Sciences
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
WELLER, Iris M
FENG, Lucy N/A
University of Western Ontario
O'GORMAN, David B
GAMBAROTTA, Daniela Understanding skin barrier dysfunction in premature babies: Mouse models and human disease
Ottawa Health Research Institute
TURKSEN, Kursad
GUAN, Mei Evaluation of a mechanomyogram sensor
University of Toronto
Bloorview Kids Rehab (Toronto)
CHAU, Tom
* "Research Institution" is displayed only when it is different from "Institution Paid".
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Name
Department
Institution Paid
Research Institution *
Supervisor
Title
HAN, Elizabeth S The role of S1P signaling pathway in bone cell mechanotransduction
Mechanical Engineering
University of Toronto
YOU, Lidan L
HANDLEY, Susannah Development ans usability and feasibility testing of a web-based self- management intervention for adolescents with arthritis.
Nursing
University of Toronto
HODNETT, Ellen D
HOLWERDA, Andrew M Investigation of meal-based insulin sensitivity after exercise:impact on skeletal muscle
Kinesiology
McMaster University
PHILLIPS, Stuart M
HUH, Kun Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) during wound healing
University of Western Ontario
LEASK, Andrew C
HUSSAIN, Farrah N Fluid Lavage of Open Wounds (FLOW)
Orthopedic Surgery
McMaster University
Undetermined
BHANDARI, Mohit
* "Research Institution" is displayed only when it is different from "Institution Paid".
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Name

Department
Institution Paid
Research Institution *
Supervisor
Title
JAYAKAR, Jai P Role of THF in the aging intervertebral disc
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Toronto
Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto)
KANDEL, Rita A
JEAL, Nathan The relationship between early childhood carries (ECC) and vitamin D
Preventive Dental Science
University of Manitoba
Manitoba Institute of Child Health
SCHROTH, Robert J
KENG, Christine Protein protein interaction in skeletal muscle disease of the sarcoplasmic reticulum
Physiology
University of Toronto
GRAMOLINI, Anthony O
KHAN, Sara Structure/Function analysis of Pax3 bioactivity during skeletal myogenesis
Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology
University of Ottawa
SKERJANC, Ilona S
KOROL, Anna GDNF regulation in myocytes and myotubes
Psychiatry and Behavioural Medicine
McMaster University
FAHNESTOCK, Margaret
* "Research Institution" is displayed only when it is different from "Institution Paid".
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Name
Department
Institution Paid
Research Institution *
Supervisor
Title
LAU, Jeremy Delevopment of a novel MRTA system for the Clinincal assessment of bone strenght
Medicine
University of Toronto
University Health Network (Toronto)
CHEUNG, Angela M
LI, Jennifer R Epigenetic control of chondrocyte differentiation
Physiology and Pharmacology
University of Western Ontario
BEIER, Frank
LOTZ, Holly Footwear modification and their influence on lower extremity kinematics and loading
Kinesiology and Physical Education
Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, Ontario)
PERRY, Stephen D
MCCUTCHEN, Ben validation of novel methods of sensory and mobility testing in animal models of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
McMaster University
HENRY, James L
MIHAJLOVIC, Vesna Effects of Rosiglitazone on Bone quality in rat models of type 2 diabetes
Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology
University of Toronto
Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto)
GRYNPAS, Marc D
* "Research Institution" is displayed only when it is different from "Institution Paid".
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Name
Department
Institution Paid
Research Institution *
Supervisor
Title
MUNDI, Raman Correlation between radiological fracture healing & functional results.
Surgery
McMaster University
Hamilton General Hospital (Ontario)
BHANDARI, Mohit
MYSLIK, Frank Nutritional regulation of molecular signaling response to high-intensity interval exercise
Kinesiology
McMaster University
GIBALA, Martin J
OBEID, Joyce A pilot study to optimize the wingate anaerobic test for clinical and research use in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Pediatrics
McMaster University
TIMMONS, Brian W
PALA, Daphne Flrt2/Fgfr2 protein interactions in the midface
Orthodontics
University of Toronto
GONG, Siew-Ging
PERERA, Rushika The use of TK mice to study mechanisms of non-remodeling bone
Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology
University of Toronto
Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto)
GRYNPAS, Marc D
* "Research Institution" is displayed only when it is different from "Institution Paid".
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Name
Department
Institution Paid
Research Institution *
Supervisor
Title
RAKMSMANFAR, Alireza Development of a cell-based array to study biomaterial regulation of mesenchymal stem cells
Mechanical Engineering
University of Toronto
SIMMONS, Craig A
RAYKHA, Christine N/A
University of Western Ontario
O'GORMAN, David B
SAYER, Ryan A Examination of muscle metabolic rate in SLN-null mice.
Kinesiology
University of Waterloo (Ontario)
TUPLING, Allan R
SCHEPMYER, Neville Determinants of safe mobility inolder adults who use an assistive mobility device
Physical Therapy
University of Toronto
ZABJEK, Karl F
SENDI-MUKASA, Flavia M To identify proteins bound to Pax 3
Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology
University of Ottawa
SKERJANC, Ilona S
* "Research Institution" is displayed only when it is different from "Institution Paid".
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Name
Department
Institution Paid
Research Institution *
Supervisor
Title
SHAIKH, Sameer Fractal dynamics of treadmill walking.
University of Toronto
Bloorview Kids Rehab (Toronto)
CHAU, Tom
SIMPSON, Andrea N Triggers of Early inflammatory arthritis
Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto)
BYKERK, Vivian P
SONG, Carl Converting stem cells to muscle to treat muscular dystrophy
Ottawa Health Research Institute
DILWORTH, F. Jeffrey
SWIMM, Samantha Influence of foot orthotic intervention on joint loading and pain in persons with knee osteoarthritis
Kinesiology and Physical Education
Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, Ontario)
PERRY, Stephen D
VI, Linda V N/A
University of Western Ontario
O'GORMAN, David B
* "Research Institution" is displayed only when it is different from "Institution Paid".
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Name
Department
Institution Paid
Research Institution *
Supervisor
Title
WAN, Joyce Y A study of the bone phenotype of the ob/ob: Glp2r -/- mouse
Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology
University of Toronto
Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto)
GRYNPAS, Marc D
WILLS, Melanie K Signalling mechanisms of the skeletal muscle adaptor protein, ShcD
University of Guelph
JONES, Nina
WU, Elizabeth Transplantation of ES cell derived osteoblasts into an in vitro fracture model
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Calgary
RANCOURT, Derrick E
* "Research Institution" is displayed only when it is different from "Institution Paid".
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