IALH Research Fellow Ryan Rhodes has authored a new research article entitled “You are Either Sporty or You Are not” a Qualitative Exploration of Pre-Teen Girls of Low-Socioeconomic Position Experiences of Being Physically Active. Collaborating authors include Carol Brennan, Grainne O’Donoghue, Alison Keogh, James Matthews. The article was published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise. Abstract: Background: Eighty one …
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A Comparison of White Matter Microstructure and Correlates with Neuropsychological Measures in Younger and Older Adults
IALH Research Fellows Brian Christie and Jodie R. Gawryluk, and IALH Student Affiliate Vanessa Scarapicchia have co-authored a new research article entitled A comparison of white matter microstructure and correlates with neuropsychological measures in younger and older adults. Collaborating authors include Abu-Bakar Sheriff and Erin L. Mazerolle. The article was published in PLoS ONE . …
Metabolic Hormones are Integral Regulators of Female Reproductive Health and Function
IALH Research Fellow Nicole Templeman (Biology) and IALH Student Affiliate Faria Arthar have co-authored a new research article entitled Metabolic hormones are integral regulators of female reproductive health and function. University of Victoria Masters Student Muskan Karmani also co-authored the article which was published in Bioscience Reports. Abstract: The female reproductive system is strongly influenced …
Weighty Words: Exploring Terminology About Weight Among Samples of Physicians, Obesity Specialists, and the General Public
IALH Research Fellow Sarah Nutter has co-authored a new research article entitled Weighty words: exploring terminology about weight among samples of physicians, obesity specialists, and the general public. Collaborating authors include Oliver W. A. Wilson, Shelly Russell-Mayhew, John H. Ellard, Angela S. Alberga, and Cara C. MacInnis. The article was published in Journal of Communication …
Proprioception Assessment in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Survey of Australian Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
IALH Research Fellow David Kennedy has co-authored a new research article entitled Proprioception assessment in stroke rehabilitation: A survey of Australian physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Collaborating authors include Georgia Fisher, Camila Quel de Oliveira, Annie Rochette, and Simon C. Gandevia. The article was published in Physiotherapy Practice and Research. Abstract: Background: Proprioception is the awareness …
Anterior Diaphyseal Curvature of the Femur and Tibia has Biomechanical Consequences During Unloaded Uphill Locomotion
IALH Research Fellows Alison Murray and Josh Giles, and IALH Student Affiliate Tess Carswell have co-authored a new research article with Marla MacKinnon entitled Anterior diaphyseal curvature of the femur and tibia has biomechanical consequences during unloaded uphill locomotion. The article was published in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. Abstract: The biomechanics of limb bone …
3D Bioprinting for Organ and Organoid Models and Disease Modeling
3D bioprinting for organ and organoid models and disease modeling, an article co-authored by IALH Research Fellow Stephanie Willerth has been published in Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery. Other authors of the article include Amanda C. Juraski, Sonali Sharma, Sydney Sparanese, Victor A. da Silva, Julie Wonge, Zachary Laksman, Ryan Flannigan, and Leili Rohani. Abstract: …
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The Lived Experiences of Metal Hypersensitivity
IALH Research Fellows Dzifa Dordunoo and Anastasia Mallidou have co-authored a new research article entitled The Lived Experiences of Metal Hypersensitivity. Collaborating authors include Gweneth Doane, Jett Carey, Jell Adrienne Lagura, Jans van der Merwe, and Scott Schroeder. The article was published in Journal of Patient Safety and Risk Management. Abstract: Background: Immunological responses to …
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Statistical Shape and Bone Property Models of Clinical Populations as the Foundation for Biomechanical Surgical Planning: Application to Shoulder Arthroplasty
IALH Research Fellow Josh Giles has co-authored a new research article entitled Statistical Shape and Bone Property Models of Clinical Populations as the Foundation for Biomechanical Surgical Planning: Application to Shoulder Arthroplasty. Collaborating authors include Azita Sharif-Ahmadian, Aren Beagley, Claire Pearce, David Saliken, and George S. Athwal. The article was published in Journal of Biomechanical …
Patient Experiences Through Head and Neck Cancer: Information Delivery Combatting Psychological Distress
IALH Research Fellow Andre Kushniruk has co-authored a new research article entitled Patient experiences through head and neck cancer: Information delivery combatting psychological distress. Collaborating authors include Eleah Stringer, Julian J. Lum and Jonathan Livergant. The article was published in Patient Experience Journal. Abstract: As part of a larger study investigating the utility of electronic …
Online Information on Chronic Pain in 3 countries: An Assessment of Readability, Credibility, and Accuracy
IALH Research Fellow David Kennedy has co-authored a new research article entitled Online information on chronic pain in 3 countries: an assessment of readability, credibility, and accuracy. Collaborating authors include Ritu Basnet, David Ruiz Mendez, Isaías Lugo-González, Edel O’Hagan, Mary O’Keeffe, Saurab Sharma, and Joshua W. Pate. The article was published in Pain Reports. Abstract: …
A Genetic System for Akkermansia Muciniphila Reveals a Role for Mucin Foraging in Gut Colonization and Host Sterol Biosynthesis Gene Expression
IALH Research Fellow Lauren Davey has co-authored a new research article entitled A genetic system for Akkermansia muciniphila reveals a role for mucin foraging in gut colonization and host sterol biosynthesis gene expression. Collaborating authors include Per N. Malkus, Max Villa, Lee Dolat, Zachary C. Holmes, Jeff Letourneau, Eduard Ansaldo, Lawrence A. David, Gregory M. …
3D Bioprinting Complex Models of Cancer
IALH Research Fellow Stephanie Willerth has co-authored a new research article entitled 3D bioprinting complex models of cancer. Collaborating authors include Ruchi Sharma, Milena Restan Perez, Victor Allisson da Silva, Jess Thomsen, Lavanya Bhardwaj, Thiago A. M. Andrade, and Abdulaziz Alhussan. The article was published in Biomaterials Science. Abstract: Cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled …
Navigating Infection Control Processes in a COVID-19 Only Safety-Net Hospital at the Height of the Pandemic
IALH Research Fellows Andre Kushniruk, Elizabeth Borycki and Simon Minshall are co-authors on a new research article entitled Navigating Infection Control Processes in a COVID-19 Only Safety-Net Hospital at the Height of the Pandemic. Collaborating authors include David R. Kaufman, Yalini Senathirajah, Kenrick Cato, Patricia Roblin, and Pia Daniel. The article was published in Studies …
2023-2024 IALH Student Award Applications Now Open!
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Masterminds 2023
Every year, the Masterminds Lecture Series features a new roster of entertaining speakers who delve into their academic and personal passions to bring you engaging and visual presentations on an eclectic range of subjects. Happening online Wednesday evenings in April. The Masterminds Lecture Series is sponsored by the University of Victoria Retirees Association and the Institute on Aging …
Using Nanomaterials to Address SARS-CoV-2 Variants Through Development of Vaccines and Therapeutics
Publication alert! IALH Research Fellow Stephanie Willerth has co-authored a new research article entitled Using nanomaterials to address SARS-CoV-2 variants through development of vaccines and therapeutics. Collaborating authors include Maria Victoria Hangad, Sarah Keshvani, Niya Kelpin, Jonathan Walters-Shumka, McKayla Hood, Cameo Volk and Danika Pal. The article was published in Frontiers in Materials. Abstract: Nanomaterials …
Testing Specificity and Sensitivity of Wastewater-Based Epidemiology For Detecting SARS-CoV-2 in Four Communities on Vancouver Island, Canada
Publication alert! IALH Research Fellows Stephanie Willerth and Nathan Lachowsky have co-authored a new research article entitled Testing specificity and sensitivity of wastewater-based epidemiology for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in four communities on Vancouver Island, Canada. Collaborating authors include Nadia ZeinaMasri, Kiffer George Card, Emmanuelle A. Caws, Alana Babcock, Ryan Powell, Christopher J. Lowe, Shelley Donovan, Shelley …
Length-Controlled Nanofiber Micelleplexes as Efficient Nucleic Acid Delivery Vehicles
Publication alert! IALH Research Fellow Stephanie Willerth has co-authored a new research article entitled Length-Controlled Nanofiber Micelleplexes as Efficient Nucleic Acid Delivery Vehicles. Other authors include Steven T. G. Street, Josie Chrenek, Robert L. Harniman, Keiran Letwin, Judith M. Mantell, Ufuk Borucu, and Ian Manners. The article was published in the Journal of the American …
Prevalence of Obesity and Elevated Body Mass Index Along a Progression of Rurality: A Cross-Sectional Study – The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Publication alert! IALH Research Fellow Denise Cloutier has co-authored a new research article entitled Prevalence of obesity and elevated body mass index along a progression of rurality: A cross-sectional study – The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. Other authors include Samuel Quan, Verena Menec, Megan O’Connell, Nancy Newall, Robert Tate and Philip St. John. The …
Treating Posteriorly Eroded Glenoids With Augmented Baseplate or Bony Increased-Offset Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Finite Element Comparison
Publication alert! IALH Research Fellow Josh W. Giles has co-authored a new research article entitled Treating posteriorly eroded glenoids with augmented baseplate or bony increased-offset reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a finite element comparison. Other authors include Asees Kaur, Carson Studders, Delaney Haugan and Dr. David J. Saliken. The article was published in Seminars in Arthroplasty: JSES. …
Associations Between Physical Activity, Affect Regulation Difficulties, and Mental Health Among Canadian Adolescents at Two Different Points of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellows Megan Ames, Brianna Turner, Mauricio Garcia-Barrera and Jonathan Rush have co-authored a new research article with Christina Robillard and Stephanie Craig entitled Associations between physical activity, affect regulation difficulties, and mental health among Canadian adolescents at two different points of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article was published in Psychology …
KiriPhys: Exploring New Data Physicalization Opportunities
Publication alert! IALH Research Fellow Charles Perin has co-authored a new research article entitled KiriPhys: Exploring New Data Physicalization Opportunities with Foroozan Daneshzand and Sheelagh Carpendale. The article was published in IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics. Abstract: We present KiriPhys, a new type of data physicalization based on kirigami, a traditional Japanese art …
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Staying Apart to Stay Safe: Consequences of Imposed Social Isolation due to COVID-19 Visitor Restrictions on the Cognitive Functioning of Residents in Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Facilities in British Columbia
Publication alert! IALH Affiliate Kaitlyn Roland has co-authored a new journal entry with Lauren R. Cuthbertson and BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie. The journal entry, entitled Staying Apart to Stay Safe: Consequences of Imposed Social Isolation due to COVID-19 Visitor Restrictions on the Cognitive Functioning of Residents in Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Facilities in …
Towards Designing Audio Interactions with Autonomous Vehicles: A Hearing-Enhanced Pedestrian Story
IALH Research Fellow Sowmya Somanath has co-authored a conference paper entitled Towards Designing Audio Interactions with Autonomous Vehicles: A Hearing-Enhanced Pedestrian Story. Other authors include Ashratuz Zavin Asha, Owen Brierley, Patrick Finn, and Ehud Sharlin. The paper was presented at the ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2022), New Orleans, LA, USA, …