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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dr. Fraser studied Transmembrane Protease, Serine-2, a human protein present in the airways that is exploited by coronaviruses and influenza viruses for efficient viral infection. He discovered a method to isolate this protein, determine its 3-dimensional molecular structure, and pioneer drug development campaigns for novel respiratory antivirals. | Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Oncology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Tonita bridged the gap between feminist theory, political philosophy, and piano performance. Her research highlights the oppression women in music have faced throughout history and offers pianists--female and beyond--opportunities to reclaim agency by using the physical voice in the concert space. | Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano (DMA) |
| 2024 | Dr. Morrison studied the relationship between how complexly a political leader thinks and their use of violence in international crises and confrontations. He found that lower complexity of thinking is associated with greater use of violence and with suffering a greater number of fatalities. | Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Li studied the geometry-preserving property of random mappings and introduced a novel algorithm for signal recovery from generative models. His research contributes to the understanding of random mappings and their applications in fields such as signal processing and machine learning. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Shaheen studied how the twisting of DNA can cause local changes in its structure and developed methods to assist in these studies. Such studies can help us fully understand how our genes are regulated, and may have implications in treating diseases such as cancer. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Mehajabin's research advances Light Field technology by addressing key challenges in video compression, refocusing, and quality assessment. Her innovative contributions enhance immersive media and virtual reality experiences, and provide more accurate and reliable visual data for the self driving car industry, camera guided surgeries, and microscopy. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2024 | Images move across the retina and through different regions of the visual field as we move through the world. Dr. Thériault discovered substantial differences in how motion in the frontal and lateral visual fields are used by hummingbirds to control hovering, advancing understanding of the transformation of sensory input to motor output. | Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Rebić used nationally representative data to generate policy-relevant information on the Canadian burden of medication non-adherence, individual and healthcare system factors increasing the risk for ineffective care, and the impact of sex and gender-related inequities. Her thesis provides real-world evidence for universal Pharmacare in Canada. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Gong looked at how fluid environments affect the dynamics of swimming microorganisms with different shapes. He developed analytical models using low Reynolds number hydrodynamics to study viscotaxis, and propulsions in complex fluids. His work offers insights into microrobotics for biomedical uses and the design of advanced microrheometers. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Salehzadeh studied how early-life sickness impacts stress hormone regulation. She found that bacterial exposure in early life alters hormone regulation in the brain and immune organs, which may increase susceptibility to neuropsychiatric and immune disorders. These findings provide insight into how childhood illness impacts development. | Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Della-Rossa's research investigated the experiences of middle-aged immigrant women who changed their careers later in life. She found that help and support from various sources and personal characteristics were instrumental in successful transitions. Her findings contribute to the body of knowledge about immigration, adaptation, women in career issues, and career transitions. | Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling Psychology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Kasana studied how many test takers or research participants are needed to use a novel graphical analysis of tests, scales, and questionnaire data that uses nonparametric regression. She provided a comprehensive overview of the statistical methods and recommendations on model selection for practitioners interested in using this method. | Doctor of Philosophy in Measurement, Evaluation and Research Methodology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Oppedisano used the awesome power of yeast genetics to investigate the underlying mechanisms driving the function of an attractive anti-cancer target called MUS81. His research led to the discovery of compounds that effectively and specifically target MUS81. | Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Genetics (PhD) |
| 2024 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, aka COPD, is the 3rd leading cause of death worldwide. Dr. Nwozor studied the interplay between ageing and cigarette smoke in the development and progression of COPD, showed that epithelial barrier function and lung fibroblast repair decrease with age and identified potential therapeutic interventions for COPD. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Rafizadeh's work investigated the comparative effectiveness of clozapine versus other antipsychotics in improving outcomes related to non-nicotine substance use disorders, which commonly co-occurs with schizophrenia. It also explored factors influencing clozapine metabolism to tailor dosing for individuals and mitigate potential side effects. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Lindsay investigated how signals related to behaviour, emotional state, and context are represented in the anterior cingulate cortex. This work sheds light on the network function of this brain area, and its role in regulating the influence of emotion in motivated decision making. | Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Li examined the impact of climate-linked pay on firms' supply chain management. She found that firms with climate-related metrics in executive compensation outsource carbon emissions to their supply chain by initiating fewer and terminating more contracts with the "hard-to-shift-emissions" suppliers. | Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in Accounting (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Catalano showed how a suite of machine learning algorithms must be adapted in order to estimate a statistical model known as a partition model. This research complements the preponderance of theoretical research that fashions these algorithms as black box algorithms and allows for more geometrically flexible partitions. | Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Ferrari studied how habits develop as people gamble on slot machines, which are a high-risk form of gambling. He developed a laboratory simulation to detect behavioural signs of slot machine habits, and studied how gamblers interact with this game. His findings help us understand how gambling problems develop on modern gambling products. | Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Rubino investigated human behaviour and brain function in the acquisition and performance of skilled actions using eye-tracking, interactive robotics and brain imaging. Her work reveals that the oculomotor system plays a role in both developing motor skills and performing motor tasks after stroke. Her work offers a new avenue into discovery for stroke neurorehabilitation. | Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Besworth conducted a mixed methods study evaluating nurse practitioners' perceptions of the quality of virtual care. Contributions included development of a novel instrument measuring quality of virtual care, and key findings that characterized virtual care as being of high quality and supporting a tailored approach to patient care. | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Zhou contributed to light-matter interaction with polarization imaging and quantifications for biophotonics and biomedical research. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Gopal studied how different signals are altered in blood cells and surrounding cells within the bone marrow of Myelodysplastic syndrome and Acute myeloid leukemia patients. The findings from this research lead to the identification of a potential new biomarker to predict therapy response. | Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Oncology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Saber investigated how different host factors influence the maturation of transplanted stem cell-derived pancreatic beta cells. She found that cell function was enhanced in female recipients, and when the cells were encased in devices for subcutaneous transplant. Her findings further inform the clinical use of stem cell therapy for diabetes. | Doctor of Philosophy in Genome Science and Technology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Milewski's research focuses on the poetry of seventeenth-century German author Gertrud Möller and especially the songbooks that she published in collaboration with composer Johann Sebastiani. This work advances existing scholarship on Baroque song culture and the creative practices of female authors of this early modern period. | Doctor of Philosophy in Germanic Studies (PhD) |