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 | Program |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Dr. Hong investigated the properties of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and its influence on the male sex hormone, androgen, in cells. His study has provided new information about how the SHBG function in cells may enhance and prolong the biological activities of androgen, and this may be particularly important in androgen dependent cancer. | Doctor of Philosophy in Reproductive and Developmental Sciences (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Hadi's studies focused on the biochemical characterization of enzymes involved in the modification and metabolism of the bacterial cell wall. His research helped to highlight the importance and novel nature of these enzymes, and the results of his work will aid the future design of new antimicrobial compounds. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. De Zeeuw studied applications of algebra and algebraic geometry to discrete geometry. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Fan's research in the field of Neuroscience focussed on the possible causes of Huntington disease, an inherited disease with few effective treatments and no cure. Her findings contribute significantly to the understanding of Huntington disease and provide potential drug candidates for future treatment. | Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Bosma explored the experiences of health care for culturally diverse persons living with a life-limiting illness. He found that individuals combine mainstream and minority cultural practices to meet their various needs. Dr. Bosma's work offers valuable direction to health care professionals for the provision of culturally appropriate end-of-life care. | Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Garmaroudi studied the host network responses to viruses. He developed a novel theory that viruses modify multiple pathways as part of a network, rather than singly. He found these networks may counteract the therapeutic benefit of even highly selective drugs. His work may contribute to development of treatments for virus-induced heart disease. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Omilusik studied the mechanism the body uses to detect invasion by foreign pathogens. Specifically, she demonstrated that HIV disrupts this mechanism in order to evade the immune system and eventually cause AIDS. These studies will assist in the development of therapeutics that boosts immune responses against viruses. | Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Klein investigated, and found support for, the role of the endocannabinoid system in female sexual functioning. This research contributes to knowledge of the biological mechanisms underlying sexual functioning, and has implications for finding effective treatments for sexual dysfunctions in women. | Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Baird undertook the development of educational programming at the Haida Gwaii Museum at Kaay Llnagaay in collaboration with First Nations and non-First Nations museum colleagues. A major finding is that respectful relationships are essential to foreground Indigenous knowledge in ways not normally incorporated into main-stream museum education programming. | Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Madani's studies were in the field of Mechanical Engineering, and he developed a novel technique for separating and classifying particles. His technique can be applied to a vast range of particle sizes. It has application in pulp and paper industry, mining and biomedical science. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Vakili improved the mechanical characteristics of steel strips by studying advanced steel cooling methods. The resulting high strength steel strips can be used in making safer cars which will save thousands of lives in automobile crashes. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Burston studied the ways different parts of the cell communicate with each other, and how molecules in the cell are transported to the right location. Her work generated new knowledge of how defects in these transport pathways cause human disease, which is essential in developing treatments for diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease. | Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Genetics (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. McLellan studied cancer genetics. Her work focused on developing smart cancer treatments by using what we know about a cancer's genetic background to target malignant cells more effectively. Her most significant contribution was the finding that a new treatment for breast cancer may be effective in treating a much wider variety of cancers. | Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Genetics (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Maglio investigated whether a mindfulness-based group therapy for university students helped those with self-reported anxiety. It was found that this group therapy needed improvement to meet its clinical goals. The findings, however, also identified which changes could be made to this group therapy to enhance its effectiveness. | Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling Psychology (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Ali has located a gene in a barley-infecting fungal pathogen that produces a small secreted protein and has furthermore proven that this gene causes the fungus to incite a resistance reaction. The outcome of this research will contribute to the isolation of resistance genes which can be used to generate disease-resistant barley plants. | Doctor of Philosophy in Botany (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Xu's studies focused on integrating databases from different knowledge domains. He invented advanced techniques to organize databases and enable them to collaborate for queries with optimized complexity. His methods automatically resolve conflicts among query answers, thus reducing human effort and requiring minimal computer resources. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Sherrell examined the housing outcomes of refugees in Winnipeg and Vancouver. The research explores the influence of legal status, provision of assistance, and federal and provincial immigration policies. Her findings underscore the effect of changing refugee policies on outcomes, and consider how housing influences long-term social inclusion. | Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Penoff studied the communication aspects of large-scale, parallel computer programs that execute across a cluster of computers constructed from off-the-shelf software and hardware. New communication features were added to existing open source projects, and the features were found to enhance the performance and reliability of previous approaches. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Klaus studied the symmetries of Spheres. This brought to the surface deep and beautiful connections between algebra and geometry. These interplays can be further exploited to better understand both algebra and geometry. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Gershom investigated interactions between blood proteins and herpes viruses to understand correlations between virus infection and heart attack, clotting and hardening of the arteries. His thesis reveals that viruses activate proteins of both clot forming and clot dissolving process that enhance infection and contribute to vascular disease risk. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Jones developed and studied a new concept called "Emotional Promiscuity," which assesses how easily and often individuals fall in love. Emotional promiscuity has consequences for both mental and physical health. In particular, emotional promiscuity predicts major life stressors and outcomes such as infidelity and unprotected sex. | Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Ajami's study of the central nervous system showed that blood-derived cells do not contribute to maintenance of microglia, innate immune cells in the brain and spinal cord. She found infiltration of blood-derived macrophages is responsible for the progress of Multiple Sclerosis. This ground-breaking discovery has implications for MS treatments. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Leung formulated several models for the cardiovascular system, and developed corresponding identification methods. She subsequently applied her models and methods to minimally-invasive monitoring of the heart's output in post-surgical infants in the intensive care unit and non-invasive measurement of the arterial pulse wave velocity in children. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Alaqqad developed a method of studying the way fluid flows through wood-chip reactors which produce pulp for paper. In particular, he looked at the chemical digester used in the Kraft production process. This research will assist in designing future digesters in order to reduce operational cost and produce high quality and yield of paper. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Hui studied the mixing operation used in pulp and paper industry. He developed an approach to estimate the mixing volume in a cylindrical chest and examined a mathematical model for the analysis of chest performance. This research can aid the design of industrial chests for effective pulp mixing. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |