A doctoral citation summarizes the nature of the independent research, provides a high-level overview of the study, states the significance of the work and says who will benefit from the findings in clear, non-specialized language, so that members of a lay audience will understand it.
| Year | Citation | NID |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dr. Panahi investigated the molecular drivers of high-risk multiple myeloma, a challenging and currently incurable blood cancer. She developed a novel risk classification approach to better identify aggressive cases and support the development of more effective targeted therapies. | Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Oncology (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Kinach studied particle-like objects called 'solitons' which arise in many areas of Nature. Using supercomputer simulations, he showed that electromagnetic fields can significantly alter the behaviour of these objects in some mathematical models. This research advances our understanding of solitons in fundamental theories of physics. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Colín Moreno studied Baroque’s repressive system in the 20th and 21st century. This will aid to understand Baroque’s modus operandi as a morbid phenomenon within culture, politics, art, religion, and society. His finding contributes to understand Baroque's legacy from a different expanded field. | Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Matsell characterized the function and role of the enzyme ATP8A2, contributing to a deeper understanding of its connection to neurodegenerative disease. This work has strengthened the link between ATP8A2's function and disease mechanism, paving the way for the development of targeted therapeutics to aid patients affected by this condition. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Berjisian studied how cyclists balance time and energy during daily trips. Using GPS data, she found that road grade, sex, traffic controls, and facility types influence cyclists' choice of speed. Her research supports designing infrastructure for riders of all ages and abilities. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Squier conducted pioneering research on tendon health, focusing on hypercholesterolemia, hormonal influences, and mechanical loading. His work revealed novel insights into tendon function, adaptation, and injury mechanisms, providing a foundation for innovative research and clinical applications. | Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Shenasa studied immune cells surrounding tumors to identify markers linked to patients’ responses to cancer treatments. She compared methods for detecting these immune markers, from standard tests to novel, cutting-edge techniques. Her work can help researchers optimize treatment options for cancer patients. | Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Oncology (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Goodwin investigated how climate and herbivory influence plant population and range dynamics. She found that many species exhibit lagged range shifts and that climate influences the outcome of herbivory. Her work offers valuable insights into species' responses to climate change. | Doctor of Philosophy in Botany (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Hickey developed clinically practical methods for studying why knee replacements fail. Traditional study designs tend to be inefficient in studying this phenomenon. He developed new data analysis and medical imaging techniques which show a plausible pathway for the study of how implant placement effects the long-term survival of knee implants. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Manoff explored how the experience of error in language learning can transform students’ subjectivity, since it discloses a tension between the requirement for students to learn the conventions of the new language and their need to challenge those very norms to express themselves linguistically. As such, it demands unique ethical attention. | Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Manu investigated critical relationships between measured and perceived indoor environmental quality, occupant well-being, and productivity in home-based workspaces. Her findings underscore the pivotal role subjective IEQ experiences play in shaping occupant health, offering essential guidance to designers, researchers, and policy-makers. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Trainini's research looks at how an approach that integrates body and mind enhances instrumental learning and music performance, with a focus on bodily awareness and multisensory feedback within the paradigm of embodied cognition. | Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestral Instrument (DMA) |
| 2025 | Dr. Soe studied mRNA COVID-19 vaccine safety in groups underrepresented in pre-approval trials: older adults, children, and individuals with autoimmune diseases. Findings confirmed overall safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. The results support evidence-based vaccination policies for vulnerable groups. | Doctor of Philosophy in Population and Public Health (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Long explored how school leadership practices contribute to fostering a democratic way of life in a Western Canadian public school context. Dr. Long’s research showed that a set of context-dependent distributed leadership practices enacted by all school members brought about the conditions necessary for a democratic way of life to occur. | Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Checkervarty examined newborn blood profiles to gain a deeper understanding of early-life immunity and vaccine response. By utilizing various machine learning techniques, he identified key biological markers distinguishing weak from optimal vaccine responders. The research provides new insights into the understudied early-life immune system. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Losciale’s research highlighted and improved our understanding of the persistent loss of muscle function seen after youth sport-related knee injuries. These studies have contributed to improved rehabilitation strategies and approaches to prevent early-onset osteoarthritis in this at-risk group. | Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Desjarlais-Smith’s research explored wholistic leadership perspectives of Indigenous women in the K-12 education system. Her research shows that Indigenous women leaders struggle to maintain their Indigeneity while navigating decolonizing education systems. The research calls for systematic changes to educational organizations. | Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy (EdD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Ding studied how mobile health technologies are used to support youth mental health. Her research showed that health technologies should be designed with youth input to be effective and equitable. These findings will benefit youth, care providers, health policymakers, and other health partners. | Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Mannar investigated biochemical aspects of SARS-CoV-2 variant spike proteins during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was shown that variant spike proteins possessed enhanced receptor binding properties and displayed evasion of neutralizing antibodies. This work informs our understanding of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein evolution. | Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Xu investigated how climate change influences tree species distributions and developed ecological niche models to support climate-smart forestry. His research provides insights into species selection in afforestation and conservation, helping mitigate climate change impacts on forests. | Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Indran developed a yeast-based platform using genetic interaction to measure functional effects of human gene variants and mutations. Applying this to TP53, a key cancer gene, revealed how specific mutations alter its activity. This work supports improved classification of uncertain variants in cancer diagnostics. | Doctor of Philosophy in Genome Science and Technology (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Gowton examined extrafloral nectar, or EFN, production in Faba bean to understand how biotic factors, like rhizobia and herbivory, and abiotic factors, such as elevated CO2, nitrogen, and silicon, affect plant defenses. She found EFN production relied more on biotic interactions rather than abiotic interactions, highlighting its context-dependent role | Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Science (PhD) |
| 2025 | In a longitudinal study, Dr. Drew followed 500 infants’ socio-cognitive development from birth to preschool, to assess whether a mature moral sense can be traced back to rudimentary behaviours exhibited during infancy. Her work contributes to our understanding of individual differences in the earliest stages of moral and social development. | Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) |
| 2025 | Dr. Xie's studies focused on exploring the role of microRNAs in human placental development and differentiation. She discovered the connection between growth factors and specific microRNAs in placental development and their potential role in related diseases. Her findings may contribute to the clinical applications for placenta-related diseases. | |
| 2025 | Dr. Suan studied special geometric structures related to string theory on 6- and 7-dimensional spaces. His research showed that a particular process called a conifold transition is continuous and also gave a long-time existence criterion for extending the Anomaly flow. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD) |