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…operations research models that enhance access to radiation therapy and improve clinical outcomes; test and validate the models; and apply the research to improve access to cancer treatments in general….
…and responsive to, Aboriginal community directives and dedicated to capacity building within the communities themselves. Co-Leaders: Jeffrey Reading, PhD University of Victoria Chris Lalonde, PhD University of Victoria Margo Greenwood,…
…pre-clinical testing stage. This class of compounds, known as motuporamines, prevents tumour cell invasion and angiogenesis (ability to “sprout” new vessels and establish a blood supply), two critical aspects of…
Radiotherapy is used for curative and palliative (symptom relief) purposes for patients with cancer, with 30 to 40% of patients receiving radiotherapy during some point in their illness. Wait times…
…disease. Since common diseases such as atherosclerosis, stroke, endocrine dysfunction, immunodeficiency, and poor growth are all features of SIOD, this research is relevant to a better understanding of various unstudied…
…neck muscles, and if activation of these muscles during a collision may increase the risk of injury. With volunteers acting as “crash test dummies,” Blouin is simulating very low speed…
…sex trade activities. Specifically, his research focuses on the risk environments in two different geographical settings, Vancouver, Canada and Sydney, Australia. The results will provide critical insight regarding how participation…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), has generally been thought of as a “”man’s disease.”” However, there has been a substantial increase in the prevalence and mortality of COPD in women…
…devices threaten pedestrian safety in the same way, that is via distraction. However, recent data indicate that cell phones and iPods influence pedestrian safety behaviours (e.g. looking both ways before…
…driving impairments, employment issues, academic deficits, and poor parenting. Thus, ADHD has negative consequences for both the individual and society. However, as with children, much remains to be done to…