Funding Decisions
Graduate Studentships - 2010/2011
BBDC-Novo Nordisk Studentships
BBDC-University Health Network Graduate Awards
Tamarack Graduate Awards in Diabetes Research
Yow Kam-Yuen Graduate Scholarship in Diabetes Research
Competition Deadline Date: June 1, 2010
Updated: July 27, 2010
BBDC-Novo Nordisk Studentships
| Applicant | Supervisor(s) | Title of Research |
|---|---|---|
| Cristina Dirlea | Dr. Adria Giacca |
The Role of JNK and ER Stress in Fat-induced Insulin Resistance |
|
Kevin Foley |
Dr. Amira Klip |
Mechanisms regulating the intracellular transit of GLUT4 into insulin- and contraction-sensitive compartments in skeletal muscle cells |
|
Lulu Gao |
Dr. Martin Wojtowicz |
CIHR Team in vascular cognitive impairment. Animal models of diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and co-morbidity |
| Ken Lee | Dr. I. George Fantus |
High-glucose induced ROS production is mediated by c-Src-dependent activation of Vav2 and Rac1 in mesangial cells |
| Andrew Mulherin | Dr. Patricia Brubaker |
Metformin-induced secretion of glucagon-like peptide-1 from the intestinal L-cell |
|
Monika Poreba |
Dr. Patricia Brubaker |
Role of fatty acid transport proteins in oleic acid-induced
secretion of glucagon-like peptide-1 |
|
Tupur Rahman |
Dr. Carol Greenwood & |
Understanding Cognitive Functions in Older Adults Following Glucose Ingestion Through Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
|
Anu Shah |
Dr. I. George Fantus |
The Role of TxNIP in the Development of Diabetic Nephropathy |
|
Sally Yu Shi |
Dr. Minna Woo |
Role of focal adhesion kinase (FAK) in pancreatic beta-cells |
|
Akansha Tiwari |
Dr. Allen Volchuk |
Role of SDF2L1 in ER Stress Conditions in Pancreatic Beta-cells |
|
Stephanie Tung |
Dr. Denise Belsham |
Molecular mechanisms involved in serotonin action on POMC neurons |
BBDC-University Health Network Graduate Awards
| Applicant | Supervisor(s) | Title of Research |
|---|---|---|
|
Safina Ali |
Dr. Daniel Drucker |
Elucidation of novel mechanisms of Glucagon action in the cardiovascular and beta cell function. |
| Wilfred Ip |
Dr. Tianru Jin & Dr. Xiao-Yan Wen |
Role of the Wnt signalling pathway in metabolic homeostasis – Expression and function of the Wnt effector TCF7L2 |
|
Naim Panjwani |
Dr. Daniel Drucker |
The role of the glucagon-like peptide-1-receptor in atherosclerosis |
|
Kacey Prentice |
Dr. Michael Wheeler |
The functional and molecular characterization of insulin-producing cells derived from pancreatic multipotent precursors (PMPs) |
|
Shuo (Clair) Yang |
Dr. Tony Lam |
Dissecting the mechanisms of hypothalamic nutrient-sensing |
Tamarack Graduate Award in Diabetes Research
| Applicant | Supervisor(s) | Title of Research |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Sandro Serino | Dr. Michael Wheeler |
Understanding novel zinc transport mechanisms in pancreatic beta cells and their impact on glucose homeostasis |
Yow Kam-Yuen Graduate Scholarship in Diabetes Research
| Applicant | Supervisor(s) | Title of Research |
|---|---|---|
| Yin Kwan Aaron Ming | Dr. Jonathan Rocheleau |
Glucose modulated beta-cell coupling in pancreatic islets through PKA phosphorylation of connexin36 |