IALH Research Fellow Marie-Eve Tremblay has co-authored a new research article entitled Exploring the role of cell cycle regulation in human mature adipocyte dedifferentiation. Collaborating authors include Giada Ostinelli, Marie-Frederique Gauthier, Nathalie Vernoux, Emilie Bernier, Tristan Dube, Simon Marceau, Stephane Lebel, and Andre Tchernof. The article was published in Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology. Abstract: …
Category Archives: Brain Health
Serotonin innervation of the subthalamic nucleus in parkinsonian monkeys
IALH Research Fellow Marie-Eve Tremblay has co-authored a new research article entitled Serotonin innervation of the subthalamic nucleus in parkinsonian monkeys. Collaborating authors include Janet Munro, M. Berard, Therese Di Paolo, Marc Morissette, Andre Parent, and Martin Parent. The article was published in Neurobiology of Disease. Abstract: The subthalamic nucleus (STN), the main driving force of …
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Role of Glia in the Regulation of Sleep in Health and Disease
IALH Research Fellow Marie-Eve Tremblay has co-authored a new research article entitled Role of Glia in the Regulation of Sleep in Health and Disease. Collaborating authors include Stefano Garofalo, Katherine Picard, Cristina Limatola, Agnes Nadjar, and Olivier Pascual. The article was published in Comprehensive Physiology. Abstract: Sleep is a naturally occurring physiological state that is required …
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Digital Ergonomics of NavegApp, a Novel Serious Game for Spatial Cognition Assessment: Content Validity and Usability Study
IALH Research Fellow Mauricio A. Garcia-Barrera has co-authored a new research study entitled Digital Ergonomics of NavegApp, a Novel Serious Game for Spatial Cognition Assessment: Content Validity and Usability Study. Collaborating authors include Juan Pablo Sanchez-Escudero, David Aguillon, Stella Valencia, Daniel Camilo Aguirre-Acevedo, and Natalia Trujillo. Abstract: Background: Alzheimer disease (AD) is the leading cause …
Examining a role for irisin in treating cerebral ischemia
IALH Research Fellow Brian R. Christie has published a new research article entitled Examining a role for irisin in treating cerebral ischemia. Collaborating authors include Jack Bayfield and Hanna R. Elford. The article was published in Journal of Neurophysiology. Abstract: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, with ischemic stroke representing most cases. Age …
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Inequitable access to PrEP among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Canada: A network analysis of social indicators
IALH Post-Doc Fellow Aki Gormezano has co-authored a new research article entitled Inequitable access to PrEP among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Canada: A network analysis of social indicators. Collaborating authors include Barry D. Adam, Diego Monteza-Quiroz, Trevor A. Hart, Shayna Skakoon-Sparling, David M. Moore, Terri Zhang, and Daniel …
Using Three-Dimensional Bioprinting to Generate Realistic Models of Wound Healing
IALH Research Fellows Stephanie M. Willerth and Stephen W. Tuffs and IALH Student Affiliate Farnoosh Kalantarnia have co-authored a new research article entitled Using Three-Dimensional Bioprinting to Generate Realistic Models of Wound Healing. Collaborating authors include Giselle Y. Diaz, Victor A. da Silva, Kali Scheck, and Silken A. Tschofen. The article was published in Advances in …
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Recent Advances in Modeling Tissues Using 3D Bioprinted Nanocellulose Bioinks
IALH Research Fellow Stephanie M. Willerth has co-authored a new research article entitled Recent Advances in Modeling Tissues Using 3D Bioprinted Nanocellulose Bioinks. Collaborating authors include Jonathan P. Walters-Shumka, Changfeng Cheng, and Feng Jiang. The article was published in ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering. Abstract: Bioprinting creates 3D tissue models by depositing cells encapsulated in biocompatible …
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Tumoroid-On-a-Plate (ToP): Physiologically Relevant Cancer Model Generation and Therapeutic Screening
IALH Research Fellow Hector J. Caruncho has co-authored a new research article entitled Tumoroid-On-a-Plate (ToP): Physiologically Relevant Cancer Model Generation and Therapeutic Screening. Collaborating authors include Amir Seyfoori, Kaiwen Liu, Patrick B. Walter, and Mohsen Akbari. The article was published in Advanced Healthcare Materials. Abstract: Employing three-dimensional (3D) in vitro models, including tumor organoids and spheroids, …
3D Bioprinted Coaxial Testis Model Using Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells:A Step Toward Bicompartmental Cytoarchitecture and Functionalization
IALH Research Fellow Stephanie M. Willerth has co-authored a new research article entitled 3D Bioprinted Coaxial Testis Model Using Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells:A Step Toward Bicompartmental Cytoarchitecture and Functionalization. Collaborating authors include Meghan A. Robinson, Sonia H.Y. Kung, Khaled Y.M. Youssef, Kali M. Scheck, Robert H. Bell, Funda Sar, Anne M. Haegert, M. Mahdi …
Acute diffuse axonal injury following repeated mild traumatic brain injury in juvenile rats
IALH Research Fellow Brian R. Christie has co-authored a new research article entitled Acute diffuse axonal injury following repeated mild traumatic brain injury in juvenile rats. Collaborating authors include Erin McDonagh, Eric Eyolfson, Justin Brand, and Sandy R. Shultz. This article was published in Journal of Neurophysiology. Abstract: Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) are caused by …
Regional cerebral pulsatile hemodynamics during isocapnic and poikilocapnic hyperthermia in young men
IALH Research Fellow Kurt J. Smith has co-authored a new research article entitled Regional cerebral pulsatile hemodynamics during isocapnic and poikilocapnic hyperthermia in young men. Collaborating authors include Spencer J. Skaper, Brooke R. Shepley, Ibrahim Amr Wafai, Philip N. Ainslie, and Anthony R. Bain. This article was published in PubMed. Abstract: Hyperthermia is known to induce …
Adolescents’ Daily Lives (ADL) project: an intensive longitudinal design study protocol examining the associations between physical literacy, movement behaviours, emotion regulation and mental health
IALH Research Fellows Ryan Rhodes, Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, Sam Liu, Jonathan Rush, E Jean Buckler and Megan Ames and IALH Student Affiliate C. Emmett Sihoe have co-authored a new design study entitled Adolescents’ Daily Lives (ADL) project: an intensive longitudinal design study protocol examining the associations between physical literacy, movement behaviours, emotion regulation and mental health. …
Defining and characterizing the role of the liaison in supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ people to navigate health-service settings: a scoping review protocol
IALH Research Fellows Allie Slemon and Ingrid Handlovsky and IALH Student Affiliate Jaymelyn Hubert have co-authored a new scoping review entitled Defining and characterizing the role of the liaison in supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ people to navigate health-service settings: a scoping review protocol. Other collaborating authors include Bernadette Zakher, Jessica Mussell, Jess Crawford, Dara Gan, and Sage …
Precision Stealth Nanofibers via PET‐RAFT Polymerisation: Synthesis, Crystallization‐Driven Self‐Assembly and Cellular Uptake Studies
IALH Research Fellow Stephanie M. Willerth has co-authored a new research article entitled Precision Stealth Nanofibers via PET‐RAFT Polymerisation: Synthesis, Crystallization‐Driven Self‐Assembly and Cellular Uptake Studies. Collaborating authors include Steven T. G. Street, Ekaterina Shteinberg, Juan Diego Garcia Hernandez, Hayley C. Parkin, Robert L. Harniman, and Ian Manners. This article was published in Chemistry – A …
Advancing physical activity research methods using real-time and adaptive technology: A scoping review of “no-code” mobile health app research tools
IALH Research Fellows Jonathan Rush, Ryan E. Rhodes, and Sam Liu; IALH Student Affiliate Amanda Willms; and past IALH Director Scott Hofer have co-authored a new scoping review entitled Advancing physical activity research methods using real-time and adaptive technology: A scoping review of “no-code” mobile health app research tools. Abstract: Mobile health applications (mHealth apps) …
Measurement Error and Methodologic Issues in Analyses of the Proportion of Variance Explained in Cognition
IALH Research Fellow Theone S. E. Paterson has co-authored a review entitled Measurement Error and Methodologic Issues in Analyses of the Proportion of Variance Explained in Cognition. Collaborating authors include Emma Nichols, Vahan Aslanyan, Tamare V. Adrien, Ryan M. Andrews, David W. Fardo, Brandon E. Gavett, Indira C. Turney, Christina B. Young, James O. Uanhoro, …
Investigating How All-Trans Retinoic Acid Polycaprolactone (atRA-PCL) Microparticles Alter the Material Properties of 3D Printed Fibrin Constructs
IALH Research Fellow Stephanie M. Willerth has co-authored a new research article entitled Investigating How All-Trans Retinoic Acid Polycaprolactone (atRA-PCL) Microparticles Alter the Material Properties of 3D Printed Fibrin Constructs . Collaborating authors include Maria V. Hangad, Alejandro Forigua, Kali Scheck, and Katherine S. Elvira. The article was published in Macromolecular Bioscience. Abstract: The 3D printing …
Recent advances in 3D bioprinted neural models: A systematic review on the applications to drug discovery
IALH Research Fellow Stephanie M. Willerth and IALH Student Affiliate Farnoosh Kalantarnia have co-authored a new research article entitled Recent advances in 3D bioprinted neural models: A systematic review on the applications to drug discovery. Collaborating authors include Amanda Orr, Shama Nazir, Behzad Bolandi, Dominic Alderson, Kerrin O’Grady, Mina Hoorfar, and Lisa M. Julian. The article …
Exploring Psychedelic Use in Athletes and Their Attitudes Toward Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy in Concussion Recovery
IALH Student Affiliate Baeleigh VanderZwaag and IALH Research Fellow Mauricio Garcia-Barrera have co-authored a new research article entitled Exploring Psychedelic Use in Athletes and Their Attitudes Toward Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy in Concussion Recovery. Albert Garcia-Romeu (John Hopkins University School of Medicine) is also a collaborating author. The article was published in Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology. Abstract: …
GRM7 Deficiency, From Excitotoxicity and Neuroinflammation to Neurodegeneration: Systematic Review of GRM7 Deficient Patients
IALH Research Fellow Brian Christie (Division of Medical Sciences/Island Medical Program) has co-authored a new Systematic Review entitled GRM7 deficiency, from excitotoxicity and neuroinflammation to neurodegeneration: Systematic review of GRM7 deficient patients. Collaborating authors include Majid Zaki-Dizaji, Mohammad Foad Abazari, Hossein Razzaghi, and Irene Shkolnikov. The article was published in Brain, Behavior, & Immunity – …
Ten Priorities for Research Addressing the Intersections of Brain Injury, Mental Health and Addictions: A Stakeholder-Driven Priority-Setting Study
IALH Research Fellow Mauricio Garcia-Barrera and IALH Student Affiliate Cole Kennedy have co-authored a new research article entitled Ten Priorities for Research Addressing the Intersections of Brain Injury, Mental Health and Addictions: A Stakeholder-Driven Priority-Setting Study. Collaborating authors include Erica Woodin, Julia Schmidt, and Janelle Breese Biagioni. The article was published in Health Expectations. Abstract: …
Different Self-Damaging Behaviours, Similar Motives? Testing Measurement Invariance of Motives for Nonsuicidal Self-Injury, Disordered Eating and Substance Misuse
IALH Research Fellows Megan Ames and Brianna Turner have co-authored a new research article entitled Different self-damaging behaviours, similar motives? Testing measurement invariance of motives for nonsuicidal self-injury, disordered eating and substance misuse. Collaborating authors include Christina L. Robillard, Gabriel J. Merrin, and Nicole K. Legg. The article was published in British Journal of Clinical …
Impact of APOE-ε Alleles on Brain Structure and Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults: A VBM and DTI Replication Study
IALH Research Fellows Jodie Gawryluk and Theone Paterson, and IALH Student Affiliate Colleen Lacey have co-authored a research article entitled Impact of APOE-ε alleles on brain structure and cognitive function in healthy older adults: A VBM and DTI replication study. The article was published in PLoS ONE. Abstract: Background: The Apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene has …
Eye Movements Reinstate Remembered Locations During Episodic Simulation
IALH Research Fellow Jordana Wynn (Psychology) has co-authored a new research article with Daniel L. Schacter entitled Eye movements reinstate remembered locations during episodic simulation. The article was published in Cognition. Abstract: Imagining the future, like recalling the past, relies on the ability to retrieve and imagine a spatial context. Research suggests that eye movements …
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