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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Dr. Rizal studied ferromagnetic nanostructures. He subsequently developed highly sensitive magnetic sensors and high-moment biocompatible nanoparticles. The magnetic sensors and nanoparticles have significant potential for application in biomagnetic sensing for the early detection and treatment of chronic diseases such as prostate and lung cancer. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Doutre developed methods for correcting common problems that occur when capturing and displaying 3D videos. His contributions improve the picture quality of 3D videos viewed on displays such as home 3D-TV's and 3D projectors in theaters. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Velapatino examined the proteins of persistent bacteria from patients with the tropical disease, melioidosis, and the interaction of two related species of bacteria, with immune cells. His research explored bacterial persistence in chronic diseases and contributes to understanding mechanisms of evasion of people's immune defenses by these bacteria. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Zeeb developed a rodent behavioural task, called the Rat Gambling Task. This test provides insight into how the brain contributes to decision making processes. Her findings improve our understanding of decision-making deficits present in patients with psychiatric disorders. The Rat Gambling Task has now been adopted by other research groups. | Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Bingham showed that testosterone exposure during development in males is essential for normal functioning of neural systems involved in stress regulation in adulthood. Her research indicates that testosterone helps shape stress-related pathways in the brain, and that altering testosterone exposure during development may predispose some individuals to stress-related diseasess. | Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Lehman's integrative analysis of large-scale genomic data has identified androgen and anti-androgen regulated RNAs expressed in prostate cancer cells. The expression of the previously overlooked RNAs may be involved in the failure of androgen deprivation therapy and ultimately the death of prostate cancer patients. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Oabel examined the restructuring of the sugar industry and its effects on workers in a labour market in the central Philippines. Although economic change has intensified existing social inequalities, he found it also afforded workers the opportunity to both sustain and improve their lives through new livelihood strategies. | Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Banack explored the influence of religion upon Alberta's political development. This study demonstrated an important link between an individualistic and democratic version of Christian-based thought, initially espoused by formative political leaders, and the populist and anti-statist sentiments that set Alberta apart from other provinces. | Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Donnelly explored the influence of oral health, body image, and social interactions of elders living in care facilities. Her findings expanded our understanding of how personal and environmental factors influence the social impact of oral conditions. | Doctor of Philosophy in Craniofacial Science (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Ming-Lum investigated how the anti-inflammatory protein, Interleukin-10, inhibits the activity of immune cells. His research led to the development of a novel class of therapeutics, potentially applicable for treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, such as sepsis and inflammatory bowel disease. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Alshwawreh studied the way in which copper conductivity changes during the fabrication of electronic devices such as computers and cell phones. He developed a model that shows the effect of temperature on the rate of conductivity change. This model can assist microelectronic companies to produce devices that operate at a faster speed. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Bunjun studied organizational power relations at Vancouver Status of Women from 1971 to 2008. Using intersectional feminist analysis, she argues that organizations are not neutral, but rather sites of colonial encounters. Based on her findings, she proposes a nuanced understanding of power and entitlement, and a more ethical Affirmative Action Policy. | Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Jassem investigated antibiotic resistance in Burkholderia bacteria, highly virulent pathogens in cystic fibrosis patients and other compromised individuals. Her research on the induction of resistance and involvement of outer membrane features provides insight into acquired antibiotic (aminoglycoside) resistance in one such bacterium. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Tadavarty has found that sleep-deprivation adversely affects synaptic transmission in the central nervous system. His observations enable a better understanding of the deficits associated with sleep loss. The identified changes in neurotransmission help in developing drug targets for ameliorating such effects. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Zardan studied the mechanism through which prostate cancer cells acquire the ability to survive the conventional cancer treatments. Through finding two new mechanisms that inhibit cancer cell survival, her research paved the way for development of new and more promising strategies to treat advanced stages of prostate cancer. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Vafaei studied the properties of Dark Matter distribution in the Universe. Dark matter does not emit light and cannot be observed directly. She developed efficient methods to infer the dark matter properties in the Universe by studying Dark Matter's effects on the shapes of millions of galaxies. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Dempsey studied the ways ecosystems and biodiversity are becoming increasingly entangled with economic logics and practices. She traced the resulting ethical, scientific, and political issues and argues that the changes are creating a new form of nature that is enterprising, one that can compete in the marketplace and within modern state governance. | Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Cook studied problems in number theory. He showed the existence of certain types of algebraic regularity in prime numbers. The results add a deeper understanding of the structure of prime numbers, particularly the additive structure. This work builds on recent major advances and has wide application in the field of mathematics. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Caceres developed a new methodology in tunnel blasting, to determine maximum vibration levels in relation to distance from an explosion. He also measured the relationship of vibration levels to rock quality. His work can be used to assess damage potential in tunnelling operations to help make the working environment safer and more cost effective. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Kozoriz examined how gap junction proteins play a role in cellular damage. His work furthers our understanding of how these proteins can protect the brain during injury. | Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Williams investigated the professional ethics experiences of eating disorder psychotherapists who, themselves, had experienced an eating disorder. She identified significant challenges for therapists who disclose their eating disorder histories in professional environments, and explored the ethical risks associated with the profession's silence on this issue. | Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling Psychology (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Chiang developed new methods to study the way different parts of the brain and muscles interact during movement. She demonstrated that changes in interaction patterns are related to movement difficulties seen in Parkinson's disease patients. Her methods can be useful for assessing the progression of brain diseases and the effects of medication. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Mottershead performed measurements on the electronic structure of two high-temperature superconductors through angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and constructed a new measurement system. Both the measurements themselves and the technological innovations of the new system significantly advance the field. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Chan explored dementia caring in Chinese families and showed how family members draw on different cultures in complex, fluid, and non-thinking ways. The complex co-constitution of culture, emotion, and practice in non-thinking ways suggests alternative modes of knowing and being, such as emotional rationality. | Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Ramer studied abnormalities in cardiovascular function that occur after spinal cord injury. She identified changes in the nervous system and in the blood vessels that may contribute to cardiovascular problems and premature death in these individuals. | Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology (PhD) |