Extended Reality-based exposure and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for job interview skill and anxiety management of adults with autism: A Pilot Study

This study will focus on determining how extended reality (XR) incorporating cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) principles can increase job-interview skills and anxiety management among adults with autism with mild symptoms. This study will also develop to simulation one using 360-3D and the second EON-XR utilizing low-cost equipment then will evaluate the feasibility and accessibility of […]

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Révolutionner la gestion de la douleur totale en soins palliatifs oncologiques : Une approche intégrative pharmacogénomique-spirituelle.

La «douleur totale» en soins palliatifs oncologiques, englobant la douleur physique, psychologique, sociale et spirituelle, représente un défi majeur. Sa gestion souvent sous-optimale conduit à une détérioration de la qualité de vie des patients. Ce projet vise à proposer une approche novatrice combinant deux disciplines très différentes : la pharmacogénomique et la théologie spirituelle. Les […]

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In vivo characterisation of a newly engineered D-serine biosensor with a micro-optrode

The brain’s 100 billion neurons communicate through the release of neurotransmitters and neuromodulators across small junctions (synapses). The last two decades have seen remarkable advances in understanding the role of such molecules in the nervous system. Amino acids such as D-serine, are now recognized as a vital neuromodulators for synaptic plasticity but also for their […]

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Kuwentong Pamamahay: Stories and Storytelling of Home and Identity from Filipino Canadian Perspectives

“Kuwentong Pamamahay” (loosely translated as “Stories of Home-Making”) is an oral storytelling project that conveys intangible heritage values that draw on the specific living cultural experience, social histories and conditions of Vancouver’s Filipino Canadian community. Pamamahay is a Tagalog word for making both a physical and social space feel like home. The project presents unique […]

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Exploring the role of the gut microbiome and lifestyle in breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. Current prevention strategies are generalized and have shown limited effect on reducing the burden of breast cancer on a population level; therefore, there is a critical need for more targeted and personalized prevention strategies. As estrogen is a causal factor in breast cancer development, our current […]

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Development of the Anti-Racism Pedagogy

The project focuses on developing a comprehensive core curriculum on anti-racism pedagogy tailored for faculty and educator development in medical and public health fields. This curriculum, emphasizing evidence-based practices, will provide practical guidance and strategies to effectively teach anti-racism and Black health, fostering inclusive learning environments. Led by the Black Health Education Collaborative (BHEC), this […]

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