2023 – 2024
Anthony Cannavicci, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: P. Dorian): "MicroRNA Dysregulation in Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia"? (Field Medical Affairs Scientist, Pfizer Canada
Ryan Yee, MASc, Institute of Biomedical Engineering (Supervisor: S. Vasconcelos): "Assessing the Effects of Ischemia-Reperfusion in Multicellular Cardiovascular Tissues In Vitro" (Medical School – University of Toronto
2022 – 2023
Antoinette Bugyei-Twum, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: K. Connelly): "Myocardial Structure and Function in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Molecular Insights and Therapeutic Strategies Targeting Transforming Growth Factor Beta Signaling" (Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Intellectual Property Group)
John Daniel Dauz, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: M. Friedberg): "The Role of Transforming-Growth Factor Beta 1 and Platelet-Derived Growth Factor in Right Ventricular Remodeling in Response to Right Ventricular Pressure and Volume-Loading" (PhD, MD, or Industry)
Omar Kanny, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: H. Leong-Poi): "Investigating the Role of Long Non-Coding RNA MEG3 in Diabetic Tissue-Specific Angiogenic Responses" (Klick Health, Transformation Consultant)
Ethan Coulter Montague, MSc, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (Supervisor: M. Laflamme): "Developing a 3D Printed High-Density Adherent Scaffold Architecture for Large-Scale Cardiomyocyte Production" (PhD/BME – UoT)
Sinan Osman, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: S. Mak): "Pulmonary Arterial Hemodynamic Relationships in CTED Patients with Normal and Abnormal Exercise Pulmonary Vascular Load" (PhD, University of Toronto)
Serena Stephanie Peck, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: D. Thavendiranathan): "Factors Associated with End of Treatment Quality of Life, Cardiac Function and Cardiorespiratory Fitness and the Effect of Exercise in Women with Breast Cancer" (Medicine/PhD)
Nhien Tran-Nguyen, MASc, Institute of Biomedical Engineering (Supervisor: P. Triverio): "Relating Patient-Specific Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations to Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Remodeling" (PhD Biomedical Research)
Aileen Zhong, PhD, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (Supervisor: C. Simmons): "Molecular Mechanisms of Mechanically Regulated Aortic Valve Disease: A Focus on the Wnt Signaling Pathway"
(Biotech/Pharma R&D/medical affairs)
Xueyang (Annie) Zhou, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: M. Husain): "The Role of B Cells and Immunoglobulin A in Blood Pressure Regulation" (Dental School)
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2021 – 2022
Rachel Adams, PhD, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (Supervisor: C. Simmons): "The Regulation of C-Type Natriuretic Peptide Signalling in Aortic Valves: Sex Differences and Shear Stress-Dependency" (Industry)
Ambuja Banerjee, MSc, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology (Supervisor: J. Parker): "Preventing the Development of Nitrate Tolerance and Assessing Endothelial Function" (Physician Scientist)
Lynne Jean Alis Bonsignore, PhD, Department of Kinesiology (Supervisor: S. Thomas): "Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Cardio-oncology Rehabilitation (CORE) Referral in Breast Cancer Survivors" (Health Promotion/Policy or Public Health)
Christian Delayun, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: B. McCrindle): "Patient- Specific and Program Outcome Evaluation of a Novel Pediatric Exercise Medicine Program" (Clinical Research)
Natasha Rose Girdharry, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: S. Mak): "Cardiovascular Physiology in Individuals with Obesity" (Medical School)
Dakota D. Gustafson, PhD, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology (Supervisor: J. Fish): "Diagnostic Applications of Circulating Endothelial-Centric Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Diseases" (MD/MSc Epidemiology, Queen’s University)
Jillian Larkin, MSc, Department of Kinesiology (Supervisor: S. Thomas): "Breast Cancer Patients’ Experiences While Transitioning to a Virtual Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program During a Pandemic (COVID-19)" (University of Ottawa, Medical School)
Rebecca Christina Laundos, MSc, Department of Kinesiology (Supervisor: J. Goodman): "Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Middle-Aged Endurance Athletes: Considering the Effects of Training Volume, Exercise Modality and Sex" PhD Degree and/or Industry Options)
Jennifer Lewis, MSc, Department of Kinesiology (Supervisor: J. Goodman): "Quantification of Exercise Burden in Recreational Masters Endurance Athletes" (Kinesiologist/Exercise Physiologist)
Jessie Mei Lim, PhD, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: M. Seed): "Cerebral Hemodynamics, Oxygen Metabolism and Brain Growth in Congenital Heart Disease" (Clinician Scientist – Perfusion Program)
Antonio Mauro, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: K. Connelly): "Protocol Development for the Discovery of Angiogenesis Inhibitors via Automated Methods Using Zebrafish and the Discovery and Validation of PD81723 as a Novel Angiogenesis Inhibitor" (Post-doctoral and Industry Options)
Neha Parmar, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: S. Mital): "Investigating Targeted Therapies for Genetic Heart Disease" (Doctor of Medicine)
Brahmdeep Saini, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: M. Seed): "Quantifying Placental Function Using Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging" (Post-doctoral Fellowship)
Kayla Soon, MASc, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (Supervisor: S. Vasconcelos): "Development and Characterization of a Human Model of Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)-on-a-Chip" (NRC – Technical Officer)
Aylin Visram, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: K. Connelly): "Role of Dapagliflozin in Attenuating Right Ventricular Remodelling: Transverse Aortic Constriction Model" (Medical Career)
Elizabeth Whyte, MSc, Department of Kinesiology (Supervisor: S. Thomas): "Muscle Oxygenation of the Paretic and Nonparetic Legs Measured During Arterial Occlusion and Exercise in Chronic Stroke" (University of Alberta, Medical School)
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2020-2021
Tanroop Aujla, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: M. Seed): "Impact of Resveratrol, a Uterine Artery Vasodilator, on Placental Oxygen Transport and Fetal Circulatory Physiology: Comparison with Maternal Hyperoxygenation" (Employment/Doctoral Degree)
Alyssa Belfiore, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Ren-Ke Li): "Understanding Bone Marrow Interactions Which Drive Aging of Hematopoietic Stem Cells"(Medicine)
Nadia Bragagnolo, MSc, Department of Medical Biophysics (Supervisor: C. Cunningham): "A Novel Platform for Hyperpolarized Carbon-13 MRI of the Heart" (Clinical Research Coordinator)
Luke Stephen Dingwell, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: M. Husain): "Role of B-cells in Kidney Sodium- and Water-Handling in Hypertension and Heart Failure" (Nephrologist-Scientist, University of Toronto)
Hamzah Khan, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: M. Al-Omran): "Overcoming Aspirin Non-Sensitivity Ex Vivo in Patients with Atherosclerosis" (Medical School – Physician Scientist)
Frank Shin-Haw Lee, PhD, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: A. Gramolini): "Identification and Characterization of the Role of REEP5 in Sarco-Endoplasmic Reticulum Formation, Maintenance, and Function in Cardiac Muscle?" (Industry – global healthcare management consulting firm)
Tisiana Low, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: B. McCrindle): "Associations Between the Spatiotemporal Distribution of Kawasaki Disease and Environmental Factors: Discovering Clues into the Elusive Etiology of a Complex Disease" (Residency – Medical Genetics)
Sophia Zahra Massin, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: V. Chauhan): "Characterizing Atrial Structural Remodeling in Atrial Fibrillation Patients without Fibrotic Atrial Myopathy" (MD/PhD Program)
Roberto Ribeiro, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: V. Rao): "Ex Situ Heart Perfusion: Assessment of Novel Strategies to Improve Transplantation of Hearts Donated After Circulatory Death" (Clinical Training, Cardiovascular Surgery)
Tao Wang, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: M. Husain): "Role of Stem Cell Antigen-1 in Vessel Remodeling" (PhD, University of Toronto)
Marianne Wauchop, PhD, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: P. Backx): “The Pathophysiology of R222Q Mutant Nav1.5 Channels" (Medical School)
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2019-2020
Mohamed Adam, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: K. Connelly): "Modulation of P300 Acetylation to Protect Against Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity" (MD Program/Clinician Scientist)
Mitchell Adamson, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: V. Rao): "The Role of Human Leukocyte Antigen-G and its Polymorphisms in Post-Transplant Malignancy and Acute Rejection Following Heart Transplantation"
(Medical Doctor/Industry/or Business)
Yvonne Bach, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: E. Horlick): "Functional Moderate to Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation in Adults Undergoing Transcatheter Atrial Septal Defect Closure" (Medical Device Company)
Bailey Robyn Bernknopf, MaSc, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (Supervisor: C. Simmons): "Characterization of Sex Differences in Aortic Valve Disease in Mice" (Medical School, University of Toronto)
Jessica Caterini, PhD, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: G. Wells): "The Impact of CFTR Modulator Therapy on Exercise Intolerance and Oxygen Transport Metabolism in Cystic Fibrosis"
(Medical School, Queen’s University)
Shelly Chauhan, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: P. Billia): "The Role of microRNAs in the Regulation of Cardiomyocyte Proliferation in the Early Postnatal Period" (Regulatory Affairs Career, Industry)
Lina Abdellatif Elfaki, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: H. Leong-Poi): "Ultrasound-targeted microRNA-26a Therapy for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms" (Medical School, University of Toronto)
Diana Hamdan, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: L. Robinson): "The Role of CD9 in Regulating TNF-a-Induced Expression of a Disintegrin and Metalloprotease 17 (ADAM17) in Aortic Endothelial Cells" (Medicine/Dentistry)
Farwah Iqbal, PhD, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: C. Librach): "Characterization of Potential Mechanisms that Render the Combination of First Trimester Umbilical Cord-Derived Perivascular Cells (FTM HUCPVC) and Endothelial Progenitor Cells (EPC) a Promising Cellular Therapeutic Strategy Following Ischemic Cardiac Injury" (Post-Doctoral, Harvard Medical School)
Julia (Da Hye) Kim, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: A. Gramolini): "Global Proteomics and Phosphoproteomics of Heart Failure Patients Elucidate Etiology-Specific Signaling" (Medical School)
Alan Lam, PhD, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (Supervisor: C. Simmons): "The Role of FHL2 in Mechanically Regulated Valve Interstitial Cell Osteogenic Differentiation and Aortic Valve Disease"
(Industry and government related to health policy)
Xavier Lee, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: A. Gramolini): "Degradation of Phospholamban Disease Mutants in Neonatal Mouse Ventricular Cardiomyocytes" (PhD Trainee) em>
Edward Lin, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: S. Thomas): "Assessing the Feasibility of High-Intensity Interval Exercise in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease" (Medicine – Western University)
Mathew Mathew, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: B. McCrindle): “Kawasaki Disease Related Coronary Artery Aneurysms: Structural and Hemodynamic Factors Associated with Thrombosis, Stenosis and Failure to Achieve Dimensional Normalization" (Medical School)
Erika Opingari, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: S. Verma): "The Effect of Empagliflozin on Kidney Injury Markers in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease" (Medical School)
Haisam Shah, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: S. Heximer): "Analysis of Protein Expression Differences in Cardiac Fibroblasts Isolated from 7-Day Sham-Operated and Infarcted Murine Hearts" (Medical School, University of Sydney)
Daniel Wang, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: L. Mertens): "Influence of Baseline Global Longitudinal Strain Measurements on Left Ventricular Functional Outcomes in Children Treated with Anthracycline Chemotherapy" (Medical Affairs)
Jiawei Xu, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: M. Seed): "The Utility of MRI for Measuring Hematocrit in Fetal Anemia" (Research Assistant/Pathologist Assistant in Forensics)
Bowen Zhang, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: A. Moody): "Associations Between Magnetic Resonance Imaging Detected Intraplaque Hemorrhage and Carotid Artery Atherosclerotic Plaque Components in Mild to Severe Stenotic Non-Surgical Patients"
(Dental School – Orthodontist or Oral Surgeon)
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2018-2019
Mustafa A Abdul Selam Altaha, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. K. Connelly): "Early Cardiac Remodeling in Women with Breast Cancer, Receiving Sequential Therapy with Anthracycline and Trastuzumab – Cardiac MRI Study"
(Clinical Scientist)
Paul Devlin, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. B. McCrindle): "Intervention for Arch Obstruction After Norwood: Prevalence, Associated Factors, and Practice Variability"
(Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon)
Tameshwar Ganesh, PhD, Department of Pharmaceutical Science (Supervisor: Dr. H-L. Cheng): "Employing Gas Challenges and Breathing Manoeuvres to Assess Microvascular Functional Dynamics"
(Pharmaceuticals)
Meghan E. Glibbery, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. J. Goodman): "Characterizing the Left and Right Atrial Adaptations in Middle-Aged Chronic Endurance Athletes: A cMRI Study" (Medicine)
Gyu-Tae Kim, MSc, Faculty of Dentistry (Supervisor: Dr. B. Hinz): "Novel High-Throughput Drug Screening Application Using Human Cardiomyocytes in Mechanically Controlled Environment"
Sina Hadipour-Lakmehsari, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. A. Gramolini): "Analysis of Specialized Subcellular Regions in Cardiac Myocytes in Health and Disease" Clinician Scientist)
Cindy Hong-Phuc Nguyen, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. S. Thomas): "Comparing the Effectiveness of Cardiac Rehabilitation: Peripheral Artery Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, and Concomitant Disease" {Career in Physical/Occupational Therapy or Medicine)
Robert Lakin, PhD, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. J. Goodman): "Exercise-induced Right Ventricular Impairment and Arrhythmia Susceptibility in Mice" (Post-Doctoral Fellowship, York University)
Navneet Singh, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. A. Moody): "Carotid Magnetic Resonance Imaging Depicted Intraplaque Hemorrhage and a High-Risk Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Phenotype" (Clinician Scientist)
Ishba Syed, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. A. Cheema): "Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients with Infective Endocarditis (IE)" (Clinical Research)
Emily Vecchiarelli, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. J. Goodman): "Atrial Electromechanical Function in Middle-Aged Endurance Athletes With and Without Atrial Fibrillation" (Medical School)
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2017-2018
Tayler Buchan, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. J. Goodman): "Right Heart and Pulmonary Hemodynamic Response to Prolonged Exercise in Middle-Aged Endurance Athletes" (Healthcare Industry)
Henry S. Cheng, PhD, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (Supervisor: Dr. J. Fish): "Role of MicroRNA-146a in Vascular Inflammation and Atherosclerosis" (Research – Industry)
Jake Cosme, PhD, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. A. Gramolini): "Proteomic Analysis of the Resident Cell Types in the Heart: A Focus on the Fibroblast and its Secreted Proteome" (Clinical Chemistry Fellow, University of Toronto)
Vanessa Dizonno, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. J. Goodman): "The Acute Physiological Response to High-Intensity Interval Exercise in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease" (Cardiac Rehabilitation)
Suzan El-Rass, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: X-Y. Wen): "Mutagenic Gene Trapping to Study Novel Genes in Zebrafish Cardiovascular Development" (Career in Industry)
An Qi Duan, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. M. Seed): "Feasibility of Phase-Contrast Cine MRI for Measuring Blood Flow in the Sheep Fetus" (Medicine, McMaster University)
Daniel Merino, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. S. Thomas): "Are Vascular Function and Oxygen Uptake Kinetics Related in People with Type 1 Diabetes?" (Health Technology Field)
James Meza, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. B. McCrindle): "Maximizing Survival Through the Staged Surgical Management of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and its Related Malformations" (Clinical Training completion – Congenital Heart Surgery, Duke University Medical Center)
Yena Oh, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. P. Backx): "Differential Atrial and Ventricular Remodeling in Response to Endurance Exercise" (Medicine)
Omodele Olowoyeye, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. A. Moody): "Flow Mediated Dilatation (FMD) Assessment via an MRI Integrated Signal Intensity (IntSI) Approach: A Comparison with Ultrasound" (Academic Position, College of Medicine, University of Lagos)
Adil Rasheed, PhD, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. C. Cummins): "The Modulation of Endothelial Progenitor Cell Function by the Liver X Receptors" (Researcher, Cardiovascular Sciences)
Farigol Hakem Zadeh, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. A. Gramolini): "Investigating the Interaction of AKAPs with PLN to Mediate Phosphorylation Processes" (Physician-Researcher)
Kangbin Zhou, PhD, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology (Supervisor: Dr. J. Parker): "Observations Concerning the Mechanism of Action of Glyceryl Trinitrate" (Future Career Plans Unknown)
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2016-2017
Hajera Amatullah, PhD, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. H. Zhang): "Characterizing the Role of DJ-1 in Experimental Models of Sepsis" (Postdoctoral Fellow, Massachusetts General Hospital)
Mark Blaser, PhD, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (Supervisor: Dr. C. Simmons): "The Role of C-Type Natriuretic Peptide Signaling in Aortic Valve Disease"
(Postdoctoral Fellow, Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School)
Diana Buchsbaum, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. T. Gramolini): "Characterizing Function of Transmembrane Protein 65 in Mouse Neonatal Ventricular Cardiomyocytes" (MD, Medical Consultant or Paramedicine Regional Supervisor, Toronto)
Jung-Eun Ustina Huh, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. H. Zhang): "Caveolin1 Mediates the Midkine-Induced Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme Signaling in Human Lung Epithelial Cells" (Medicine)
Amish Jain, PhD, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. R. Jankov): "Comprehensive Echocardiographic Evaluation of Cardiac Function and Pulmonary Hemodynamics in the Newly Born During Health and Disease" (Professor/Researcher in Paediatrics, University of Toronto)
Elena Leontieva, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. C. Hudson): "Structural and Vascular Changes Following Laser for Diabetic Macular Edema" (Postdoctoral Fellow)
Rawan K. Rumman, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. R. Parekh): "Middle Aortic syndrome and Renal Artery Stenosis: Disease Beyond the Arch" (Medical School - UofT)
Eric Shikatani, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. M. Husain): "Distinguishing the Role of the c-myb Proto-Oncogene in Mouse Models of Cardiovascular Disease" (Industry Scientist)
Ryan Taylor Sless, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. J. Goodman): "Mechanisms of an Exaggerated Blood Pressure Response to Exercise in Middle-Age Endurance-Trained Athletes" (Medicine)
Shanna Stanley-Hasnain, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. P. Billia): "Control of Cardiomyocyte Proliferation by p53/MDM2-Regulated microRNAs" (Clinical Co-ordinator, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre/Research Assistant/PhD Stanford)
Mathew J. Wong, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. R. Jankov): "Simvastatin Prevents and Reverses Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborn Rats via Pleiotropic Inhibition of RhoA Signaling" (Continuing education in either PhD or MD program)
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2015-2016
Katherine Allan, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. P. Dorian): "The Family Study: Assessment of the Incidence, Etiology, Circumstances and Familial Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death and Aborted Sudden Cardiac Death in young Individuals" (Post-Doc – McMaster)
Ji Dong (Karen) Bai, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. X-Y. Wen): "Novel Gluconeogenesis Regulators for Anti-Diabetic Drug Repurposing Using Transgenic Zebrafish pck1 Reporters" (Medical School)
Stephanie Beadman, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. S. Heximer): "The Effect of RGS4 on Autophagic Flux in Min6 Pancreatic Beta Cells" (Business)
Danielle Bentley, PhD, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. S. Thomas): "Maximal Interval Handgrip Exercise for Blood Pressure Modification Among Post-Menopausal Women" (Post doc TRI - teaching University of Guelph (Humber)
Robert Civitarese, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. K. Connelly): "The Fibroblast Specific a11β1 Integrin is Important for Postnatal Cardiomyocyte Growth, Alignment and Function" (MD/PhD, University of Toronto)
Danny Dinh, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. S-S. Bolz): "Recovery of Skeletal Muscle Microvascular Myogenic Reactivity After Smooth Muscle Cell-TNF Knockout" (PhD)
Mehroz Ehsan, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. K. Connelly): "The Fibroblast Specific a11β1 Integrin is Important for Postnatal Cardiomyocyte Growth, Alignment and Function" (PhD, Oxford University)
Lee-Anne Khuu, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. C. Hudson): "In-Vivo Biomarkers for Detection of Early Diabetic Retinopathy Using Aqueous Humor Cytokines and Functional Retinal Imaging Techniques" (Industry – Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs)
Zachary Laksman, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. P. Backx): "Modeling Atrial Fibrillation Using Human Embryonic Stem Cells (Academic Cardiac Electrophysiologist)
Julieta Lazarte, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. V. Rao): "Association of Human leukocyte Antigen-G Polymorphisms and Clinical Outcomes Post-Transplantation" (MD-PhD or PhD)
Cedric Manlhiot, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. B. McCrindle): "Physiological, Pharmacological and Clinical Factors Associated with Thrombosis in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass" (Director, Cardiovascular Data Management Centre; Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, UofT; Associate Scientist, SickKids and Toronto General Research Institutes)
Tina Binesh Marvasti, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. A. Moody): "Haptoglobin 2-2 is Associated with Presence and Progression of MRI Depicted Carotid Intraplaque Hemorrhage" (MD/PhD, University of Toronto)
Shira Sasson, MSc, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology (Supervisors: Drs J. Goodman/ P. Dorian): "Right-Sided Cardio-Pulmonary Relationships in Endurance Athletes: Potential Long-Term Consequences of Higher Pulmonary Pressure Generation During Exercise"
(Law School – Public Health combined program)
Joobin Sattar, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: S. Heximer): "Investigating the Putative Mechanism and Functional role of RGS5 Upregulation in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells Following Statin Treatment" (Medical School, Queen’s University)
Travis J. Wilder, MD, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. C. Caldarone): "Trends in Right Ventricular Dysfunction, Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation and Their Differential Association with Survival for Children with Single Right Ventricle Physiology: The Utility of Multiphase Mixed Model Regression" (General Surgery Resident – Cardiothoracic Fellowship)
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2014-2015
Carlos Sia Fernando, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. G. Moe): "Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure and Not Left Ventricular Systolic Function is Associated with Renal Insufficiency in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure" (Clinical Research/Medical School)
Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. S. Thomas): "Patient Education in Cardiac Rehabilitation: The Role of Knowledge on Behavior Change and Its Mediators" (Post-doctoral Fellowship, UHN)
June Guo, PhD, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. A. Giacca): "The Effects of Insulin and Insulin Sensitizers on Neointimal Formation after Arterial Injuries in Rodent Models" (Dentistry)
Kathryn R. Lipsett, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. A. Gramolini): "Proteomic Anaylsis of Endothelial, Smooth Muscle, Myocytes and Fibroblasts Derived From Human Cardiac Tissue Identified Cell Type Specific Expression Signatures" (Master of Teaching, OISE)
Zhen Qi Lu, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. A. Gramolini): "Proteomic Analyses of Human Fetal Atria and Ventricles" (Medical School)
Farrokh Mansouri, MHSc, Department of Clinical Engineering (Supervisor: Dr. K. Nanthakumar): "Model of Electrophysiology and Metabolism of the Heart" (PhD, University of Toronto)
Nour Qa’aty, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. A. Hinek): "Anti-Diabetic Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Induces Formation of New Elastic Fibers in Human Cardiac Fibroblasts after Cross-Activation of IGF-1R" (MD/PhD, University of Toronto)
Adrienne Grace Siu, MSc, Department of Medical Biophysics (Supervisor: Dr. G. Wright): "Characterization of the Ultra-Short Echo time Magnetic Resonance (UTE MR) Collagen Signal Associated With Myocardial Fibrosis" (PhD Degree)
Lily Zou, MSc, Department of Pharmacology (Supervisor: Dr. P. Dorian): "Attenuation of Cardiac Fibrillation Vulnerability by n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in a Rat Model of Cardiomyopathy" (Pharmaceutical industry or healthcare profession)
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2013-2014
Cynthia Abbasi, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. A. Gramolini): "ERp44 is Critical for Cardiac Development and Function "(Medical School)
Nesime Askin, PhD, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. C. Wittnich): "Metabolic Regulation of Fast- and Slow-Twitch Skeletal Muscles by Estradiol and Progesterone in Females and Their Impact During Ischemia" (Research in the Marine Sciences)
Mitesh Badiwala, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. V. Rao): "The Endothelial Response to Injury: Defining the Role of Epidermal Growth Factor-Like Domain 7 and Endothelial Protective Strategies" (Academic Cardiac Surgery)
Laura Banks, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. B. McCrindle): "The Association Between Cardiac Energy Metabolism and Physical Activity During Adolescence and Early Adulthood" (Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Mount Sinai Hospital)
Richard W. Cheng, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. C. Hudson): "Vascular Reactivity Response Characteristics to Hypoxia" (Medical School – Optometry)
Taylor Gray, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. J. Goodman): "Pulmonary Vascular Mechanics in Long-Standing Male Endurance Athletes at Rest and During Exercise"
(Academia)
Zachary Goodman, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. S. Thomas): "The Cardiovascular Effects of Recreation Hockey in Middle-Aged Men"
(Practicing Kinesiologist)
Jeffrey Thomas Everts Kroetsch, PhD, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. S-S. Bolz): "The Regulation of the Microvascular Myogenic Response in Resistance Arteries: The Role of tumor Necrosis Factor a/Sphongosine-1-Phosphate Signalling"
(Post-Doctoral with Dr. Bolz)
Timothy H. Mak, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. G. Hare): "Mechanisms that Jeopardize Skeletal Muscle Perfusion During Surgery" (MD/PhD Program)
Emma O'Donnell, PhD, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. J. Goodman): "Cardiovascular Consequences of Estrogen Deficiency: Studies in Premenopausal Women" (Post-Doc, Toronto General/Faculty position)
Ethan Ruderman, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. G. Wells): "Effects of Acute Aerobic Exercise on the Pharmacokinetics of the Anti-anxiety/Anti-depressant Drug Sertraline" (Medical School)
Uswa Shahzad, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. T. Yau): "Transmyocardial Revascularization Enhances Mesenchymal Stem Cell engraftment in Infarcted Hearts Through SCF-C-KIT and SDF-1 – CXCR4 Signaling Axes"
(PhD/IMS, University of Toronto)
Stephen Wright, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. J. Goodman): "Atrial Phasic Function During Exercise: The Role of Atrioventricular Coupling" (PhD/IMS, University of Toronto)
Nima Zamiri, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. K. Nanthakumar): "Ryanodine Receptor Modulator, Dantrolene Sodium, Improves Survival Following Ventricular Fibrillation" (Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Sciences Research)
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2012-2013
Sam Esfandiari, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. J. Goodman): "Short-Term High-Intensity Interval Training and Continuous Moderate-Intensity Training Improve Peak Aerobic Capacity and Diastolic Filling During Exercise" (PhD, Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto)
Tina Hu, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. G. Hare): "The Role of Beta-Adrenergic Receptors in Mediating Cerebral Perfusion During Acute Hemodilution"
(Medicine and Research)
Jemy Joseph, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. V. Rao): "Does Human Leukocyte Antigen-G (HLA-G) Play a Role in Immune Modulation and Vasculopathy in Heart Transplantation?"
(Medicine – University of Ottawa)
Paul Lee, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. H. Leong-Poi): "Survivin Gene Therapy Using Ultrasound-Targeted Microbubble Destruction in a Rat Model of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy" (Undecided)
Jane MacIver, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. V. Rao): "Deciding About Heart Transplantation or Mechanical Support: An Empirical Study and Ethical Analysis"
(Clinician Scientist, UHN)
Amelia Mociornita, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. V. Rao): "The Role of Human Leukocyte Antigen-G in Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy"
(Pharmaceutical Industry/PhD)
Maral Ouzounian, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. P. Liu): "Gene Expression Changes in Rats with Diastolic Dysfunction Induced by Diabetes and Hypertension and Humans with Diastolic Heat Failure"
(Surgeon-Scientist, UHN)
Sagar Rohailla, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. M. Locke): "A Langendorff-Perfused Mouse Heart Model for Delayed Remote Limb Ischemic Preconditioning Studies"
(Medical School, University of Toronto, MD/PhD Program)
Luke Tan, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. C. Wittnich): "A Newborn Sex-Related Response to Hyperoxia"
(Medicine)
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2011-2012
Roxana Chis, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. A. Gramolini): "Elucidation of the Protective Mechanism of a Crystallin B in Cardiomyoctyes" (Medical School)
Geoffrey T. de Couto, PhD, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. P. Liu): "Innate Immune Transcription Activator Interferon Regulatory Factor-3 (IRF3) Contributes to Maladaptive Remodeling Post-Myocardial Infarction" (Post-Doctoral Fellowship)
Talha A. Farid, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisors: Drs. K. Nanthakumar, P. Dorian): "The Role of KATP-Channels in the Maintenance of Ventricular Fibrillation in Cardiomyopathic Human Hearts" (Medicine)
Joseph M. Gabriel, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. D. Bradley): "Effect of Intravenous Saline Infusion and Venous Compression Stockings on Upper Airway Size and Obstruction" (Medical School – Queen’s University)
Shazareen Khan, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. S. Thomas): "Physical Activity Levels & Correlates 2 to 6 Years Post-Rehabilitation in Cardiac Patients" (MBA)
Namhee Kim, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. D. Mazer): "A Large Water Diuresis during Hypoxia: Intervention with DDAVP and Furosemide" (Research Assistant, UofT)
Robert Lakin, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. J. Goodman): "Effects of Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Cycling and Swim Exercise on Post-Exertional Blood Pressure in Healthy, Young Men and Women" (PhD – University of Toronto)
Matthew Machina, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. J. Fisher): "The Effects of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on the Work of Breathing at Rest and During Exercise" (PhD – Health Policy, Management & Evaluation, UofT)
Adam McKillop, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. S. Thomas): "Circulating Microparticles in Response to Decompression Stress" (PhD – University of Toronto)
S. Moniba Mirkhani, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. P. Backx): "Role of Oxidative Stress in Mediating Elevated Atrial Fibrillation by Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha" (Medical School)
Ryan Seeto, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. S. Thomas): "The Effect of Muscle Mass During Priming Exercise on Pulmonary Oxygen Uptake and Cardiac Output Kinetics" (Academia or Medicine)
Megan Thompson, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. S. Mital): "Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression in the Placental Trophoblast" (Perinatal Pathologists’ Assistant, Mt. Sinai Hospital)
Albert Tsui, PhD, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Drs. G. Hare & P. Marsden): "The Adaptive Role of Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase in Maintaining Oxygen Homeostasis During Acute Anemia" (Management Consulting – MBA)
Jennifer Yang, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. P. Liu) "Exacerbated Cardiac Fibrosis in Apelin-Deficient Mice Post Myocardial Infarction is Associated with Vimentin and Microrna-378" (Occupational Therapist)
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2010-2011
Jenna Adleman, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. C. Hudson): "Retinal Vascular Reactivity Capacity in Healthy Subjects" (Medical School)
Carlo Cifelli, PhD, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. S. Heximer): "Characterizing the Role of Regulator of G-Protein Signalling 4 as a Mediator of Sinoatrial Node and Atrial Cardiomyocyte Function" (Medical School – University of Toronto)
Alex Di Battista, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. M. Locke): "Can Molecules Released from Skeletal Muscle Influence the Heart? The Effect of Fibre Type and HSP Content" (PhD – University of Toronto)
Kaveesh Dissanayake, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. S. Heximer): "Defining the Mechanisms by Which Palmitoylation Regulates the Localization and Function of RGS4" (Medical School, Imperial College, London)
Mostafa El Beheiry, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisors: Drs. G. Hare/S-S. Bolz): "Metoprolol Impairs Mesenteric and Posterior Cerebral Artery Function in Mice" (Medical School – McMaster)
Sonya Hui, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. M. Husain): "Calcium-Sensitive Mechanisms in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Cycle Progression as Targets for Therapy" (PhD training)
Leanna Lee, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. J. Goodman): "Exercise with a Twist: Left Ventricular Torsion and Recoil in Young, Middle-Aged, and Endurance-Trained Men" (Medical School/Cardiologist)
Sam Liu, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. S. Thomas): "The Relationship Between Acute and Chronic Aerobic Exercise Response in Pre-Hypertensive Individuals" (Medical School/Research)
Amir Manbachi, MaSc, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (Supervisor: Dr. D. Steinman): "Characterization of Common Carotid Artery Geometry and its Impact on Velocity Profile Shape"(PhD training)
Melissa Noronha, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. A. Gramolini): "Proteomic-Based investigation of Cell Surface and Cell Surface-Associated Proteins of the Human Heart" (Medical School)
Andrew Ramadeen, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology (Supervisor: Dr. P. Dorian): "Investigation of the Effects of N-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Vulnerability to Atrial Fibrillation in Cardiomyopathy " (Research Associate)
Anna Rosen, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. P. Backx): "Iroquois Homeobox 3 is an Essential Transcription Factor in the Maintenance of Proper Electrical Propagation and Development of the Ventricular Conduction System" (Veterinary School)
Sanjana Sen, MSc, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (Supervisor: Dr. A. Hinek): "The Role of Differential Phosphorylation of the Retinoblastoma Protein in Regulating Cell Proliferation and Elastogenesis" (Medical School/Researcher)
Junyan Shi, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. A. Hinek):"Insulin Promotes Elastin Production in Cultures of Human Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells and Skin Fibroblasts" (Research/Education)
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2009-2010
Eser Adiguzel, PhD, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology (Supervisor: Dr. M. Bendeck): "The Role of Type VIII Collagen in Vascular Occlusive Disease" (Research & Development Manager – Industry)
Laura Banks, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. J. Goodman): "Left and Right Ventricular Function Following Prolonged Exercise at Moderate and High Intensity in Healthy Young Recreational Athletes" (PhD – University of Toronto)
Shathiyah Kulandavelu, PhD, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. L. Adamson): "Cardiovascular, Utero- and Fetoplacental Function in Mice During Normal Pregnancy and in the Absence of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase (eNOS)" (Post-Doctoral Fellowship)
Shawn Lacombe, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. S. Thomas): "Interval and Continuous Exercise Elicit Equivalent Post-Exercise Hypotension Despite Differences in Baroreflex Sensitivity and Heart Rate Variability" (To Be Determined)
Mark Moon, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. P. Liu): "The Role of Mindin, a Member of the Mindin-F-Spondin Family, in Immune Responses and Cardiac Remodeling Post Myocardial Infarction" (PhD – University of Toronto)
Kumar Perampaladas, MSc, Department of Pharmacology (Supervisor: Dr. J. Parker): "Effects of Rosiglitazone in a Nitroglycerin-Induced Model of Endothelial Dysfunction" (Unknown)
Meghan Sauvé, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. D. Drucker): "Genetic Elimination or Partial Selective Inhibition of DPP-4 Activity and Outcomes Following Experimental Ischemic Cardiac Injury in the Mouse" (PhD – University of Toronto)
Carly Spragg, MSc, Department of Exercise Science (Supervisor: Dr. S. Thomas): "Post Exercise Hypotension and Blood Pressure Circadian Rhythm in Pre-Hypertensive Older Adults" (Nursing, University of Toronto)
Sam Tirgari, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. S. Heximer): "Characterizing the Role of RGS5 in the Regulation of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Function" (Medical School)
Michael R. Ward, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. D. Stewart): "Gene Therapy for Endothelial Progenitor Cell Dysfunction" (Medical School – Cardiology Clinician/Researcher)
Cindy Yip, PhD, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (Supervisor: Dr. C. Simmons): "Pathology of Calcific Aortic Valve Disease: The Role of Mechanical and Biochemical Stimuli in Modulating the Phenotype of and Calcification by Valvular Interstitial Cells" (Research & Development, Biotech Industry)
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2008-2009
Gian-Marco Busato, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. J. Goodman): "The Left Ventricular Response to Prolonged Strenuous Exercise at High and Low Intensity in Healthy Middle-Aged Recreational Athletes"
(Medicine – Western University)
Katharine Currie, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. J. Goodman): "The Effects of Short-Term Endurance Exercise Training on Vascular Function in Young Males" (Perusing PhD Training)
Lara Goth, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. B. Strauss): "Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Activity and Response to Arterial Injury in Heparan Sulfate-Deficient Perlecan Mice: Identifying a Role for Perlecan in Smooth Muscle Cell Regulation"
(Medical School – University of Toronto)
Nazanin Hakimzadeh, MASc, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (Supervisor: Dr. D. Courtman): "Matrix Supplemented Stem Cell Microencapsulation" (Industry – Medical Research em>)
Melanie Henriques, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. H. Zhang): "Human Neutrophil Peptides: A Novel Agonist of Platelet Activation and Aggregation"
(Medical School)
Galina Kichigina, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. G. Gross): "Heart-Rate Dependent Modulation of Cardiac Myocyte Ca2+-Handling Protein Expression"
(To be determined)
Mila Kisilevsky, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. C. Hudson): "Retinal Arteriolar and Middle Cerebral Artery Responses to Combined Hypercarbic – Hyperoxic Stimuli"
(Optometrist)
Anton Mihic, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. R. Tsushima): "Interaction of hERG Channels and Syntaxin 1A"
(Academic Cardiovascular Researcher)
Mark Ormiston, PhD, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (Supervisor: Dr. D. Courtman): "The Role of Innate Immunity in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Experimental Pulmonary Hypertension" (Researcher, Biotech Industry)
Jessica L. Prodger, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. V. Rao): "Early Endothelial Progenitor Cells and Cardiac Transplant Vasculopathy" (Global Health Research)
Kieran Quinn, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. H. Zhang): "Human Neutrophil Peptides Induce Endothelial-Monocyte Interactions and Accelerate Foam Cell Formation" (Medical School)
Tenille E. Ragoonanan, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. G. Hare): "Characterizing the Effect of ß1 Adrenergic Blockade on the Physiological Responses to Hemodilution in Rats: Evidence for Organ-Specific Tissue Hypoxia" (Dentistry)
Michael Sellan, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. P. Backx): "The Electrophysiological Effects of Iron Overload on the Heart"
(Medical School – UofT)
Rohit Sheshgiri, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. V. Rao): "The Role of Human Leukocyte Antigen-G in Heart Transplantation" (Medical School)
Stjepan Soric, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. C. Wittnich): "Effects of Sex Hormones on Anaerobic Metabolism and the Development of Acidosis During Ischemia: A Focus on the Liver and the Heart"
(Medical School – University of Toronto)
Luka Srejic, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. Wm. Hutchison): "An In Vivo Neurophysiological Model of Cortical Ischemia in the Rat" (PhD, Department of Cell & Systems Biology)
Elissa Tepperman, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. V. Rao): "The Vascular Effects of Immunosuppression: Tacrolimus Preserves Vasomotor Function and Maintains Vascular Homeostatis" (Medicine, University of Ottawa) em>
Laura Voicu, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisors: Drs. D. Mazer & G. Hare): "Hypoxia-Induced Decrease in Renal Medullary Osmolality: Prevention with DDAVP" (Medical School – University of Toronto)
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2007-2008
Kirsteen Burton, MSc, Public Health Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. G. Tomlinson): "A Comparison of the Efficacy of Radiotherapy Alone Versus Ratiotherapy Combined with Embolization in the Obliteration of Brain AVMS in Canadian Patients: A Propensity Score Approach"
(Radiology, McMaster University)
Adam M. Gwozdz, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. M. Rand): "Platelet Procoagulant Surface Expression: Persistence and Relation to Apoptosis" (Medical School – University College London, UK)
Danny Ramzy, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. V. Rao): "Endothelial Injury in Cardiac Transplantation: The Role of Endothelin Antagonism and Protein Kinases" (Cardiac Surgeon)
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2006-2007
Rami Bishay, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. L. West): "High-Frequency Ultrasound Assessment of Cardiac Graft Rejection in Heterotopically Transplanted Mice"
(Medical School)
Tetyana Bodnaruk, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. Alek Hinek): "Neuraminidase-1, a Subunit of the Elastin Receptor, Alters Mitogenic Growth Factor Receptors and Down-Regulates Proliferation of Arterial Smooth Muscle Cells"
(Medicine, Pharmaceutical Research)
Erin Butler, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. Tom Parker): "Critical Dependence on Timing of Cardiac Injection for Retention of Endothelial Progenitor cells and Functional Benefit Post-Myocardial Infarction"
(PhD, Germany)
Grace Chan, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. Peter Liu): "The Role of Interferon-ß in the Attenuation of Cardiac Fibrosis in Coxsackievirus B3-Induced Myocarditis"
(Patent agent training)
Danny Quaglietta, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. C. Wittnich): "Ventricle- and Sex-Specific Differences in Newborn Heart Metabolism and Response to Global Myocardial Ischemia"
(Medicine)
John Sun, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. Lee Adamson): "The Effects of Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein-1 on Pre- and Postnatal Cardiac Morphology and Function"
(PhD training or start career)
Liana Zucco, MSc, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology (Supervisor: Dr. Duncan Stewart): "Genotypic/Phenotypic Analysis of Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia"
(Medicine, University College of London)
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2005-2006
Elizabeth Frey, MSc, Department of Exercise Science (Supervisor: Dr. Jack Goodman): "The Effects of Prolonged Exercise on Left Ventricular Function in Male Recreational Athletes"
(Masters of Physiotherapy, McMaster University)
Golnaz Karoubi, PhD, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (Supervisors: Drs. David Courtman & Duncan Stewart): "Microencapsulation: Implications for Cell Based Gene Therapy to the Lung"
(Postdoctoral in Sweden)
Clifford Lin, MaSc, Institute of Biomedical and Biomaterials Engineering (Supervisor: Dr. D. Courtman): "Viability and Differentiation of Smooth Muscle Progenitor Cells on Altered Forms of Collagen Matrix"
(Medical School - Queen's University)
Santiago Miriuka, MSc, Institute of Medical Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. V. Rao): "Effect of Immunosuppressants on Endothelial Progenitor Cells"
(Transplant Cardiologist in Argentina)
Rachel Mitchell, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. D. Stewart): "Sex Differences in Depression Post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: The Role of the Cognitive Adaptation Theory"
(Medical School - University of Toronto)
Sonja Reichert, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. J. Goodman): "Resistance and Aerobic Training Enhances Physiological Gains Compared to Aerobic Exercise Alone During Cardiac Rehabilitation"
(Medical School - McMaster University)
Nazneen Tata, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. M. Sole): "Molecular Chronobiology of Myocardial Hypertrophy and the Chronotherapeutic Effects of Captopril"
(Medical School - Dublin, Ireland)
Christina Whelan, MSc, Department of Exercise Sciences (Supervisor: Dr. S. Thomas): "Cardiovascular Regulation Following Exercise in Postmenopausal Women"
(Currently working at the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario)
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2004-2005
David Ashburn, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. J. Coles): "Utility of Competing Risks in Analyzing Outcomes of Repair of Congenital Heart Defects"
(Cardiothoracic Surgery, Michigan)
Asim Cheema, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. B. Strauss): "Arterial Repair After Balloon Angioplasty and Stenting: Role of Matrix and Microvessels" (Cardiology Staff Physician, St. Michael's Hospital)
Sandra Merklinger, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. M. Rabinovitch): "Progression and Regression of Pulmonary Vascular Disease Related to Smooth Muscle Cell Apoptosis, S100A4/Mts1 and Fibulin-5"
(Cardiovascular Research, Hospital for Sick Children, Part-time teaching, UofT)
Ali Pourdjabbar, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. T. Parker, Dr. J. Rouleau): "The Effect of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockade, Prior to, During and After a Myocardial Infarction in Rats With and Without Insulin Resistance"
(Medical School - University of Ottawa)
William Jack Wallen, PhD, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. C. Wittnich): "Sex-Hormones Modulate Whole-Body and Myocardial Responses in Both Wistar-Kyoto and Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats"
(Medical School - University of Toronto)
Angela Wang, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. R-K Li): "Effect of Estrogen on Angiogenic Factor Expression in Cultured Uterine Cells"
(Continuing Education - University of Toronto)
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2003-2004
Karim Bandali, PhD, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. C. Wittnich): "The Cardiovascular and Systemic Effects of Hyperoxia in the Newborn" (Faculty/Associate Researcher, Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences em>)
Shawn Brady, MSc, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (Co-Supervisors: Drs. D. Brooks & S. Thomas): "Pre-operative Factors of Enrollment in Cardiac Rehabilitation in Individuals After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery" (Professional Practice Leader for Physiotherapy at Providence Health Care Centre em>)
Rohan Dharmakumar, PhD, Department of Medical Biophysics (Supervisor: Dr. G. Wright): "Magnetic-Susceptibility-Based Functional MRI for Heart Disease" (Postdoctoral Fellowship em>)
Paul Fedak, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. R.D. Weisel): "Mechanisms of Cardiac Remodeling and Failure: Role of the Tissue Inhibitor of Matrix Metalloproteinase-3" (Cardiac Surgeon em>)
Warren Foltz, PhD, Department of Medical Biophysics (Supervisor: Dr. G. Wright): "Methods for Myocardial Measurements of Blood Oxygen Saturation Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging" (Post-doctoral Fellow/Research Associate em>)
Matthew Gilman, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. D. Bradley): "The Influence of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Cardiac Autonomic Regulation and Ventricular Repolarization in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure and Obstructive Sleep Apnea" (Medical School, Trinity College, Ireland em>)
Nathalie Lapointe, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. J. Rouleau): "Effects in Rats of Endogenous Vasodilator Substances in Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure and Insulin Resistance" (Academic Researcher em>)
Roland Leung, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. M. Rand): "Persistence of Procoagulant Surface Expression by Activated Platelets" (Dental school at University of Western Ontario em>)
Li (Liz) Yang, PhD, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology (Supervisor: Dr. D. Stewart): "Pathophysiological Roles for Local Upregulation of Endothelin-1 in the Heart and Blood Vessels: Lessons from Mice Overexpressing Conditional and Tissue-Specific Transgenes" (Clinician Scientist, California em>)
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2002-2003
Anjum Khan, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. B. Strauss): "Atrial Remodeling in Congestive Heart Failure" (Working in industry or hospital as a clinical researcher)
Akis A. Amfilochiadis, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. D. Osmond): "Studies on the Mechanism of Action of "New Pressor Protein": Participation of a Systemic Bradykinin-Mediated Pathway Stimulating the Sympatho-Adrenal System and Potentiated by Ace Inhibition" (Continued with his graduate studies at the PhD level at the University of Toronto)
Tommaso Gori, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. J. Parker): "New Evidence Concerning the Role of Oxygen Free Radicals and Nitric Oxide Synthase Dysfunction in the Development of Nitrate Tolerance" (Clinical medicine in Italy em>)
Peter C. Papageorgiou, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. D. Osmond): "Studies on the Mechanism of Action and Clinical Relevance of Human Plasma "New Pressor Protein": Its Relationship to Coagulation ß-FXIIa and Role of the Kidney and Adrenal Medulla" (Continuing with his graduate studies at the PhD level at the University of Toronto)
Nesime Askin, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. C. Wittnich):
"The Role of Gender and Ovarian Cycling on Skeletal Muscle Metabolism During Ischemia" (Continuing with her graduate studies at the PhD level at the University of Toronto)
Carol Kolb, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. L. Adamson):
"Echogenicity of Fetal and Maternal Blood and Selected Tissues at 19MHz-55MHz In Vivo in Mice" (Working in clinical studies)
Neelesh Jain, MaSc, Institute of Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering (Supervisor: Dr. K.W. Johnston):
"The Role of Endothelial Cell Shape and Nuclear Factor-?B in Subclinical Human Athersclerosis" (Completing General Surgery Residency - 2004)
Nataly Kogan, MSc, Department of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. D. Osmond):
"Cardiovascular and Sympathoadrenal effects of "New Pressor Protein": Role of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, Neutral Endopeptidase and Substance P" (Continuing with her graduate studies at the PhD level at the University of Toronto)
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2001-2002
Zakaria Ahmed, PhD, Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology (Supervisor: Dr. P. Connelly): "Characterization of Phosphatidylcholine Oxidation Products Obtained by Exposure of High Density Lipoprotein to Peroxynitrite Donor, SIN-1" (Working as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Clinical Chemistry at the University of Louisville)
Saeid Babaei, PhD, Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology (Supervisor: Dr. D. Stewart): "Role of Nitric Oxide in Angiogenesis" (Working as a Research Associate with Dr. Stewart)
Sloane Hechter, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor, Dr. P. Liu): "Factors that Limit Exercise Performance and the Use of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors in Adult Survivors of the Mustard Procedure" (Medical School - McMaster University)
Nikolaos Mamalias, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor, Dr. P. Dorian): "Effect of Combination Potassium Channel Blockers on Cardiac Refractoriness in Isolated Rabbit Hearts and Intact Guinea Pig Hearts" (Medical School - University of Toronto)
Sheila Riazi, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor, Dr. A. Hinek): "Pathophysiological Links Between Impaired Elastogenesis and Increased Cellular Proliferation in Development of Cardiovascular Disorders" (Obtaining medical license and getting more involved in cardiovascular research)
Jennifer Sarjeant, MSC, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor, Dr. M. Rabinovitch): "The Role of Apolipoprotein D in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation" (Returning to cardiac surgery residency)
Damir Simic, MSc, Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology (Supervisor, Dr. A. Hinek): "Disclosure of Novel Mechanisms in Which Nicotine Triggers Structural and Functional Alterations of Arterial Smooth Muscle Cells - Implications to Pathogenesis of the Occlusive Arterial Diseases" (Work in a laboratory setting with a biotech company)
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2000-2001
Michelle Batthish, MSc, Dept. of Physiology (Supervisor, Dr. G. Wilson): "Ischemic Preconditioning of the Myocardium: Role of Chloride and Inward-Rectifier Potassium Channels". (Medical school - University of Toronto)
Cathy Boscarino, MSc, Dept. of Physiology (Supervisor, Dr. C. Wittnich): "Myocardial Buffering Capacity & Hydrogen Ion Accumulation During Global Ischemia: Are there Gender Differences?" (Continuing with her graduate studies at the PhD level at the University of Toronto)
Michael Borger, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor, Dr. R. Weisel): "Protecting the Brain During Cardiac Surgery". (Currently doing a Fellowship and has been accepted on staff in the Division of Cardiac Surgery at the Toronto General Hospital)
Gideon Cohen, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor, Dr. R. Weisel): "Methods and Mechanisms of Endogenous and Exogenous Myocardial Preconditioning" (Currently doing a Fellowship in Pennsylvania)
Gideon Cohen, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor, Dr. R. Weisel): "Studies on the Role of K+-ATP Channels in the Preconditioning of Cultured Human Ventricular Cardiomyocytes". (Currently doing a Fellowship in Pennsylvania)
Sonia Katyal, MSc, Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine (Supervisor, Dr. S. Thomas): "Adaptations to Short Term Aerobic Training in Younger Versus Older Women: Plasma Volume and Cardiac Function". (Clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospital and Baycrest)
Christie Lee, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor, Dr. P. Liu): "DNA Vaccination Confers Protection Against Coxsackieviral Myocarditis". (Accepted into medical school - University of Toronto)
Tony Lee, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor, Dr. D. Stewart): "Investigations into the Role of Nitric Oxide in Cardiovascular Development and Disease: Insights Gained from Genetically Engineered Mouse Models of Human Disease". (Accepted into medical school - University of Toronto)
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1999-2000
Ian Copland, MSc, Dept. of Physiology (Supervisor, Dr. L. Adamson): "Correlation of Changes in Morphology and TGF-Beta Expression During Human Umbilical Cord Development". (Continued with his graduate studies at the PhD level at the University of Toronto)
Kyle Cowan, PhD, Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology (Supervisor: Dr. M. Rabinovitch): "Coordinated Induction of Apoptosis and Extracellular Matrix Resorption Reverses Severe Pulmonary Vascular Disease". (Accepted into medical school - University of Toronto)
Dimitra Trambakoulos, MSc, Dept. of Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. D. Osmond): "Cardiovascular Effects of Activated Coagulation FXII, 'New Pressor Protein' (NPP), are Associated with Potent Adrenal Medullary Catecholamine Release". (Accepted into medical school - University of Ottawa)
Stacy O'Blenes, MSc, Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology (Supervisor: Dr. M. Rabinovitch): "Over-Expression of the Serine Elastase Inhibitor Elafin in Vein Grafts: Insight into the Mechanism of Neointimal Formation and a Potential Therapeutic Strategy Against Atherosclerotic Degeneration". (Returned to residency in Cardiac Surgery at the University of Toronto)
Mohammed Warsi, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. P. Liu): "Ebstein Anomaly of the Tricuspid Valve in an Adult Cohort". (Accepted into medical school - University of Toronto)
Rohan Shahani, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. T. Lindsay): "Myocardial Dysfunction Following Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurism Repair: The Role of Tumour Necrosis Factor-Alpha". (Accepted into medical school - University of Toronto)
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1998-1999
Newsha Azizi, MSc, Dept. of Physiology (Supervisor, Dr. U. Ackermann): "Blood Pressure Regulation in ANP-Knockout Mice: The Role of Angiotensin II-Stimulated Vasopressin Release Mechanism". (Continuing her graduate training as a PhD student)
Warren Ball, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. R-K. Li): "Expression of IGF-I and TGF-Beta1 in Cultured Human Myocardium: Insights into the Role of Growth Factors in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy". (Accepted into medical school)
Andrea Burry, MSc, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (Supervisor: Dr. M. Rabinovitch): "The Inter-Relation of TGF-Beta, LC3 and Apolipoprotein D in the Fetal Lamb Ductus Arteriosus". (Accepted into medical school)
Hani Najm, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. C. Wittnich): "Myocardial Bioenergetics in Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: The Effect of Cyanosis, Age and Gender". (Accepted a position of Associate Professor in Surgery at the King Saudi University)
Catherine Mason, PhD, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (Supervisor: Dr. M. Rabinovitch): "Role of Post-Transcriptional Fibronectin Gene Regulation in Vascular Neointimal Formation. Modulation by Nitric Oxide". (Returned to medical school - University of Toronto)
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1997-1998
Bryce Cowan, MD/PhD, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (Supervisor: Dr. M. Rabinovitch): "Elatin Inhibition of Fibronectin Synthesis and Inflammatory Cell Proliferation, and Reduction of Post-Cardiac Transplant Coronary Arteriopathy and Myocardial Necrosis: In Vitro and In Vivo Mechanisms". (Returned to medical school - University of Toronto)
Vivek Rao, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor, Dr. R.D. Wiesel): "Improving the Recovery of Aerobic Myocardial Metabolism Following Cardioplegic Arrest". (Returned to Cardiac Surgical Residency training, University of Toronto)
Jack Wallen, MSc, Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. C. Wittnich): "Substrate Enhancement Utilizing Ribose Pretreatment in Normal and Pathologic States". (Continuing with his PhD training under the supervision of Dr. Wittnich at the University of Toronto)
Bin Zhou, PhD, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (Supervisor: Dr. M. Rabinovitch): "Regulation of Fibronectin and Transforming Growth Factor-Beta Expression in Ductus Arteriosus". (Continuing his training as a Post-doctoral Fellow in the United States)
Meredith Ford, MSc, Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. G. Wilson): "Ischemic Preconditioning of the Myocardium: Role of Protein Tyrosine Kinases". (Continuing with her PhD training.
Due to personal reasons, Cathy Carlyle (PhD) and Kyle Harrow (PhD) have dropped out of their graduate training.
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1996-1997
Roberto Diaz, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. G. Wilson): "Ischemic Preconditioning of the Myocardium: Role of Angiotensin II Receptors". (Research Fellow)
Riccardo Fontani, MSc, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. G. Steiner): "Post-Prandial Lipoproteins in Men with Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus". (Academic Clinician Scientist)
Anish Kirpalani, MASc, Institute of Biomedical Engineering (Supervisor: Dr. M. Ojha): "A Menodynamic and Histomorphometric Analysis of the Human Right Coronary Artery". (Accepted into medical school)
Giulia Larosa, PhD, Pharmacology (Supervisor: Dr. C. Forster): "Altered Regulation of Coronary Vascular Tone in Experimental Heart Failure: Modulation by Nitric Oxide, Nitrovasodilators, and Alpha-Adrenoceptors". (Working at a pharmaceutical company)
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1995-1996
Catherine Carlyle, MSC, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. C. Wittnich): "Beyond Saturation: The Limits of Hyperoxia. The Effects of High Arterial Oxygen Tensions on Myocardial Metabolism in the Neonate". (Teachers College)
John Ikonomidis, PhD, Institute of Medical Science (Supervisor: Dr. R. Weisel): "Preconditioning Human Ventricular Cardiomyoctyes". (Cardiac resident - USA)
Sonia Yovtcheva, MSc, Physiology (Supervisor: Dr. D. Osmond): "Plasma Prorenin and Renin Status and Activation Mechanisms in Normal Humans and in Hypertensive Renin Transgenic Rats (TGR(mREN2)27)". (Specialty training - USA)
1994-1995
Silvana Molossi, PhD, Pathology (Supervisor: Dr. M. Rabinovitch): "Cytokine-Mediated Fibronectin Production in Cardiac Allograft Arteriopathy: Functional Role Related to Transendothelial Trafficking of Immune-Inflammatory Cells". (Academic Clinical Scientist)
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1992-1993
Nadine Clausell, PhD, Pathology (Supervisor: Dr. M. Rabinovitch): "Increased Fibronectin Regulated by Citokines is Associated with the Development of a Coronary Arteriopathy Post-Cardiac Transplantation". (Academic Clinician Scientist)
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