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Publications
iMPACT
Demonstrating the return on our investments in faculty-based research.
iMPACT is a quarterly AFMC publication that highlights a research project or team that has, or is likely to have, a major impact on Canadian society.
When surgery just isn't necessary
In some cases, non-operative care shows more promise for successful rehabilitation than surgery
Researchers: Dr. Bob Litchfield, Division of Orthopedic Surgery and Dr. David Spence, Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences
University of Western Ontario
Dignity conserving care: an ABCD approach
Practicing the fundamentals of compassionate care
Researcher: Dr. Harvey Chochinov, Department of Psychiatry
University of Manitoba
Exploring the human genome for clues to preventive treatment for Huntington's disease
Researcher: Dr. Michael Hayden, Department of Medical Genetics
University of British Columbia
Experience counts
Physicians' acquired problem-solving methods have significant impact in the medical education field
Researcher: Dr. Geoffrey Norman, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine
McMaster University
Protein Found That Strengthens Immune System
Research discovers how some HIV-infected patients can naturally resist the disease
Researcher: Dr. Rafick-Pierre Sékaly, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of Montreal
So the Beat Goes On
This enzyme reduces fat and cholesterol in laboratory tests
Researcher: Dr. Richard Lehner, Department of Pediatrics and Cell Biology
University of Alberta
Freeing Up the Flow
Ottawa researcher works to prevent, detect and treat blood clots
Researcher: Dr. Philip Wells, Division of Hematology
University of Ottawa
Yeast Yield Results for Cystic Fibrosis Therapies
Similarities between yeast, humans aid medical research
Researcher: Dr. Igor Stagljar, Department of Biochemistry
University of Toronto
Towards Early and Painless Detection
Thrombosis researcher makes contribution to cancer treatment
Researcher: Dr. Yves Fradet, Department of Surgery
Université Laval
Asking the Right Questions
Thrombosis researcher makes contribution to cancer treatment
Researcher: Dr. Jeffrey Weitz, Department of Medicine
McMaster University
Atlantic Genetics Initiative Hunts Down Rogue Genes
Families, health care system benefit from research in Atlantic Provinces
Researcher: Dr. Terry-Lynn Young, Department of Medicine
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Rubbing Away the Pain
New topical cream provides relief
Researcher: Dr. Jana Sawynok, Department of Pharmacology
Dalhousie University
Caveman is a Pioneer in Virtual Medicine
Researcher: Dr. Christoph Sensen, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Calgary
Peeling Back the Layers
Researcher fights opportunistic infection in cystic fibrosis patients
Researcher: Dr. Miguel Valvano, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of Western Ontario
Innovations in Cancer Therapy
Simultaneous chemotherapy and radiation may benefit cancer treatment
Researcher: Dr. Léon Sanche, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiobiology
Université de Sherbrooke
