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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dr. Ji characterized the unique proteomic and metabolomic landscapes of clear cell ovarian carcinoma. She subsequently identified a metabolic vulnerability as a potential therapeutic target in uncommon ovarian cancers. Her work provided further insight into this aggressive malignancy and rich resources for the ovarian cancer research community. | Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD) |
| 2023 | Dr. Vappala developed cationic polymeric agents that are safe and effective in treating sepsis. They reduce thrombosis and hyperinflammation in sepsis by targeting polyanionic mediators. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) |
| 2022 | Carbon dioxide concentration has increased significantly in the environment contributing to global climate changes. Dr. Baalbaki designed efficient methods that convert carbon dioxide to plastics and other valuable chemicals. His research has advanced our understanding of CO2 capture and utilization processes that will address environmental threats | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Huang studied how the transition from traditional chemistry to green chemistry can be accomplished through an in-situ hydrogen supply reactor. She engineered catalysts with finely-tuned structures for hydrogenation reactions. These reactions can be used in crucial industries such as pharmaceuticals, plastics, disinfection, and fuels. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Shalev developed genomic resources for western redcedar and found low genetic diversity despite remarkable responsiveness to natural and artificial selection in this important tree species. These resources were used to find genomic areas associated with multiple traits of interest for the application of genomics to operational forestry. | Doctor of Philosophy in Genome Science and Technology (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Dong developed blood-based molecular biomarkers to predict pulmonary exacerbation events with high accuracy in individuals with cystic fibrosis. Findings from his study facilitate personalized medical monitoring and allow earlier diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2022 | What happens when you fall into a black hole? Gravity predicts one answer, quantum mechanics another. Dr. Wakeham explored this problem, using an approach which combines quantum and gravitational effects, and in particular exploited surfaces called end-of-the-world branes to peer inside black holes and understand the fate of someone who falls in. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2022 | One of the biggest puzzles in modern physics is dark energy, which is causing the expansion of the universe to speed up. Dr. Höfer helped build the largest radio telescope in Canada named CHIME. To exploit the complex CHIME data, she developed advanced simulation and analysis techniques. Her results will have an impact on future radio surveys. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Ramirez discovered and characterized genes and regulatory DNA sequences critical for cerebellum development and function. His findings expand our understanding of the genetics of normal brain development and will inform the eventual treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders. | Doctor of Philosophy in Genome Science and Technology (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Hu tested and validated a model describing how nitrogen movement in plants influences nitrogen isotope composition. He applied it to identify genetic variation in nitrogen use in poplar and willow. This research provides a new way to measure plant nitrogen-use traits, which are often technically challenging to measure. | Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Chewinski examined rural people's participation in environmental politics following the 2014 Mount Polley mining disaster. He focused on how meaning-making processes, emotions, and cultural contexts produced inequalities in public consultations and incited community mobilization in response to mounting environmental risks. | Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology (PhD) |
| 2022 | The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all. Dr. Detwyler studied its early impacts on instructors of English as a second language in Canada. Their talk about emergency remote teaching reflected pandemic vulnerability among learners, precarious employment in the sector, and Canada's settler-colonial past as ongoing professional challenges. | Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching English as a Second Language (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Cole examined working adults' sense of self-efficacy when learning using web search engines. They constructed a scale of self-efficacy and applied mixed methods to identify factors that contribute to User Experience professionals' sense of confidence while learning using search. | Doctor of Philosophy in Library, Archival and Information Studies (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Sirari examines the everyday experiences of interracial couples in Vancouver and how they make sense of their relationships. In her interviews, many couples related their personal intimacies to larger discourses of Canada as a multicultural nation. Dr. Sirari's research shows how racial power is reproduced and contested in intimate relations. | Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Breckenridge's research revealed that zooplankton in the Fraser River Estuary are limited by how quickly water moves through the system; channelization of the delta may therefore have reduced zooplankton production. Her modelling suggests that warming and early snowmelt may lead to changes in the abundance of zooplankton in the estuary. | Doctor of Philosophy in Oceanography (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Kanagasingam interviewed social justice-oriented clinicians and their patients to examine how social justice is understood, enacted, and experienced in weight-related clinical care. The study presents an alternative to the dominant approach of treating obesity and offers practice-oriented insights for weight-inclusive and equitable care. | Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Hall's research synthesized health economics with learning health systems to support strategic management of care portfolios. Through the development and implementation of his 'Economic Learning Health System' framework, he assisted a health authority with the optimization of care delivery for seniors receiving home health services. | Doctor of Philosophy in Population and Public Health (PhD) |
| 2022 | Utilizing literature from philosophy, cognitive science, and dance studies, Dr. Heckman argued that spectators' bodily responses to dance are crucial for understanding and appreciating dance. | Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Nadarajah studied soft law's prevalence in the Arctic, Outer Space, and Climate Change while theorising this now ubiquitous aspect of international relations. This helps us better understand today's international system, how it has changed, and develops our understanding of the relationship between International Relations and International Law. | Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Chen used a high-throughput method to explore 2 Metallo-beta-lactamases enzymes present in the clinics, generating largescale datasets on their resistance behaviors. He gained deeper understanding of MBLs, such as how antibiotic concentrations affect bacteria containing MBLs, and how and why behaviours may differ between MBLs. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Khajezade developed a model framework for large-scale analysis of a phenomenon known as recrystallization to study some parameters that control the evolution of microscopic features which determine the material mechanical response. The framework enables engineers to design eco-friendly light vehicle components with tailored mechanical behavior. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Olding studied overdose prevention sites as a community-based response to the illicit drug poisoning epidemic. Her work highlights the importance of these services being designed by and employing people who use drugs. She identified policy and organizational changes to better support the work of overdose responders with lived expertise. | Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Moore investigated the chemistry of chiral molecules which, like human hands, have non-identical mirror images. He identified a number of new light-initiated reaction pathways in these molecules. These studies contribute to the astrochemistry of biomolecules, and reveal why certain mirror images of biomolecules are favoured in life on earth. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2022 | Imagine disasters and laughing and making meaning through humor in the face of the rubbles. Dr. Maestrini's work is a comic poetic collection of stories, poems and theories written to understand the social, political, cultural and pedagogical functions of humor after earthquakes in Mexico, in life and during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies (PhD) |
| 2022 | The prevailing theory of particle physics has been immensely successful but is known to be incomplete. Many of its extensions predict modifications to the rate at which Higgs bosons are produced in pairs. Dr. Gubbels analyzes data collected by the ATLAS detector to search for this process, placing strong constraints on any such new theories. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |