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…a specific secretion mechanism called the Type 111 Secretion System (TTSS), which is found in several bacteria including E.coli and salmonella strains. While there is a wealth of information about…
…individuals. Dr. Christopher Carlsten is working to understand how different air pollutants, particularly diesel exhaust, influence asthma. He is trying to determine whether diesel exhaust creates oxidative stress, and, if…
…(helminths). Both the microbiota and helminths can affect the functioning of our immune system, which in turn, can influence our susceptibility to a variety of infectious, allergic, and inflammatory diseases….
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) the cause of AIDS continues to affect 40 million people worldwide. To tackle the HIV pandemic, we need to develop sophisticated tools that will increase our…
…group of intracellular parasites that infect humans and animals. In particular, microsporidia infect immune-compromised individuals, causing encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines). The…
…bloodstream by lipoproteins, the same “vehicles” that are used for cholesterol transport. Among these vehicles, high density lipoprotein (HDL) plays a central role transporting PALs. However, HDL levels significantly decrease…
…the sector for 17 years. Most recently, she worked within the private side of the industry, holding positions within Johnson & Johnson, including global Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for medical…
…spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, sleep, the social determinants of health and health economics, as supported by collaboration with core services in neuroethics, neuroinformatics and knowledge translation….
…also developed increasing resistance to antibiotics. Recent research shows that Salmonella, as well as other related bacteria, use special bacterial proteins called “”effectors”” to facilitate the infection process. These effectors…
…a new BC research strategy, Putting Our Minds Together: Research and Knowledge Management Strategy. The strategy represents the BC Ministry of Health’s commitment to supporting a culture of evidence use…