1. BSc(Med) & Med Summer Research Program Student Awards
September 12, 2019

2. BSC(MED) STUDENT JOE DOUPE PRESENTER HONOUR AWARD
Jonathon (J.J.) Gerstein
Project: Autophagy impairment during shift work exacerbates cardiac injury following myocardial infarction
Supervisor: Dr. Lorrie Kirsenbaum

3. BSC(MED) STUDENT JOE DOUPE PRESENTER HONOUR AWARD
Amy Lam
Project: The cardioprotective role of flaxseed in the prevention of anthracycline and trastuzumab mediated cardiotoxicity
Supervisor: Dr. Davinder Jassal
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Pawan K. Singal

4. BSC(MED) STUDENT JOE DOUPE PRESENTER HONOUR AWARD
David Nelson
Project: A Novel Target to Combat Antibiotic Resistance in N.gonorrhoeae
Supervisor: Dr. Grant Pierce
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Pavel Dibrov

5. DR. JOHN EMBIL PUBLICATION PRIZE
Allison Baergen
Title: Diminished Condensin Gene Expression Drives Chromosome Instability That May Contribute to Colorectal Cancer Pathogenesis
Citation: Baergen, A., Jeusset, L., Lichtensztejn, Z., & McManus, K. Diminished Condensin Gene Expression Drives Chromosome Instability That May Contribute to Colorectal Cancer Pathogenesis. Cancers June doi: /cancers

6. PHILLIP YAFFEE MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR CANCER-RELATED RESEARCH
Jordan Thisdelle
Project: Interleukin-16 and its role in chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Supervisor: Dr. Aaron Marshall
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Spencer Gibson

7. A. ALLYN ROSSEN AWARD FOR BEST BSC(MED) THESIS
Anirudh Agarwal
Project: Complications in percutaneous vs surgical insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheters: a meta-analysis
Supervisor: Dr. Paul Komenda

8. MMCF EVA BALAZS MEMORIAL BSC(MED) SCHOLARSHIP
Hannah Stirton
Project: Oxolipidomic profiles in major depressive disorder: Comparing remitters and non-remitters to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment
Supervisor: Dr. Mandana Modirrousta
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Amir Ravandi

9. DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS-RELATED RESEARCH
Lana Tennenhouse
Project: Patient-Reported Outcome Measures and Machine-Learning Models for Depression and Anxiety
Supervisor: Dr. Lisa Lix
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Ruth Ann Marrie

10. BSC(MED) PROGRAM AWARD FOR AN OUTSTANDING CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECT
Fatemeh Bakhtiari
Project: The Impact of a Virtual Clinic for Thoracic Aortic Disease in Manitoba
Supervisor: Dr. Michael Yamashita
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Rakesh Arora

11. BSC(MED) PROGRAM AWARD FOR AN OUTSTANDING BASIC SCIENCE PROJECT
Sean Higgins
Project: In-vitro assessment of a trans placental potential of nanoparticles as viable drug carrier for treating congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Supervisor: Dr. Richard Keijzer
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Hagar Labouta

12. MERCK SHARP AWARD FOR BEST BASIC SCIENCE PROJECT
Ilan Rubinchik
Project: Mechanisms of transplanted allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells rejection in the ischemic heart
Supervisor: Dr. Sanjiv Dhingra
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Delfin Rodriguez

13. POLLY & GEORGE SHEPS PRIZE FOR PRESENTING AN OUTSTANDING THESIS IN SOCIAL, PREVENTATIVE AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE
Adam Padalko
Project: Social Determinants associated with paediatric burn injury: A population base case-control study
Supervisor: Dr. Sarvesh Logsetty
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Jitender Sareen

14. Dr. Phillip Hall Women’s Research Award
Mariam Ahmed
Project: A Tool to Predict Caesarian Delivery in Rural and First Nations Populations
Supervisor: Dr. Alexander Singer
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Kheira Jolin-Dahel

15. ADE & CO AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOCHEMISTRY WITH POTENTIAL FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATION
Steven Cooper
Project: Analysis of the therapeutic potential of newly engineered forms of recombinant HexM
Supervisor: Dr. Barbara Triggs-Raine
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Brian Mark

16. ADE & CO AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN BASIC SCIENCES WITH POTENTIAL FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATION
Sean Higgins
Project: In-vitro assessment of a trans placental potential of nanoparticles as viable drug carrier for treating congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Supervisor: Dr. Richard Keijzer
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Hagar Labouta

17. OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS NEUROSCIENCES BOOK PRIZE
Steven Reda
Project: An Assessment of Transfer learning in automated identification of vertebral fractures using convolutional neural networks
Supervisor: Dr. Sheldon Derkatch
Co-Supervisor: Dr. William Leslie

18. MANITOBA NEUROSCIENCES NETWORK PRIZE
Matthew Genung
Project: Molecular basis of MeCP2 isoform- specific auto- regulation in brain cells
Supervisor: Dr. Mojgan Rastegar
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Sean McKenna

19. DR. J.R.W NICHOLSON PRIZE FOR BSC(MED) THESIS WITH SCIENTIFIC MERIT
Braden Cruise
Project: Oxidative analysis of modern polyethylene in total hip replacement
Supervisor: Dr. Thomas Turgeon
Co-Supervisor: Dr. David Hedden

20. BSc(Med) Travel Awards

21. MEDICINE CLASS OF 1959 B.SC.(MED) TRAVEL AWARD TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL STUDENT RESEARCH FORUM HELD APRIL 2020 GALVESTON, TEXAS
Amy Lam
Project: The cardioprotective role of flaxseed in the prevention of anthracycline and trastuzumab mediated cardiotoxicity
Supervisor: Dr. Davinder Jassal
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Pawan K. Singal

22. MEDICINE CLASS OF 1959 B.SC.(MED) TRAVEL AWARD TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL STUDENT RESEARCH FORUM HELD APRIL 2020 GALVESTON, TEXAS
David Nelson
Project: A Novel Target to Combat Antibiotic Resistance in N.gonorrhoeae
Supervisor: Dr. Grant Pierce
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Pavel Dibrov

23. Jonathon (J.J.) Gerstein
DR. CHARLES SCHOM MEMORIAL BURSARY -TRAVEL AWARD TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL STUDENT RESEARCH FORUM HELD APRIL 2020 GALVESTON, TEXAS
Jonathon (J.J.) Gerstein
Project: Autophagy impairment during shift work exacerbates cardiac injury following myocardial infarction
Supervisor: Dr. Lorrie Kirsenbaum

24. DR. CHARLES SCHOM MEMORIAL BURSARY -TRAVEL AWARD TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL STUDENT RESEARCH FORUM HELD APRIL 2020 GALVESTON, TEXAS
Tyler Spencer
Project: SUCCESS – enSUring CardiaC surgery patients thrivE following hoSpital discharge
Supervisor: Dr. Rakesh Arora
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Todd Duhamel

25. DR. CHARLES SCHOM MEMORIAL BURSARY -TRAVEL AWARD TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL STUDENT RESEARCH FORUM HELD APRIL 2020 GALVESTON, TEXAS
Matthew Levesque
Project: Long-term outcomes of children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A population-level, virtual follow up of health, educational, and socioeconomic outcomes
Supervisor: Dr. Suyin A. Lum Min
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Richard Keijzer

26. DR. CHARLES SCHOM MEMORIAL BURSARY -TRAVEL AWARD TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL STUDENT RESEARCH FORUM HELD APRIL 2020 GALVESTON, TEXAS
Yoo Jin Kim
Project: Visual Improvement Following Visual Rehabilitation in Stroke Patients with Visual Field Defect -a Retrospective Study
Supervisor: Dr. Behzad Mansouri
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Neda Anssari

27. MEDICINE CLASS OF 1949 B.SC.(MED) TRAVEL AWARD TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL STUDENT RESEARCH FORUM HELD APRIL 2020 GALVESTON, TEXAS
Janessa Siemens
Project: Impact of Limited Movement Strategy and an External Chest Support Device for Patient at High-Risk for Sternal Complications after Cardiac Surgery
Supervisor: Dr. Kanwal Kumar
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Rakesh Arora

28. MED Summer Research Program Awards

29. MED SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM AWARD FOR AN OUTSTANDING MED SUMMER RESEARCH PROJECT
Marinya Roznik
Project: Lipdomic Analysis of human plaque rupture during myocardial infarction
Supervisor: Dr. Amir Ravandi
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Ashish Shah
Award provided by the Winnipeg Foundation

30. MED SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM AWARD FOR AN OUTSTANDING CLINICAL PROJECT
Megan Sorokopud-Jones
Project: Professional Identity Formation Among Manitoba Medical Students: Implications for an Orientation to Rural Practice
Supervisor: Dr. John Murray
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Charles Penner
Award provided by the Winnipeg Foundation

31. MED SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM AWARD FOR AN OUTSTANDING CLINICAL PROJECT
Alexander Sharp
Project: Navigating Systemic and Personal Hurdles: Using a Safety Seeking Lens to Explore Primary Care Based Addiction Medicine
Supervisor: Dr. Gayle Halas
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Joanna Lynch
Award provided by the Winnipeg Foundation

32. MED SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM AWARD FOR BEST SCIENTIFIC PROJECT
Navjot Kaur
Project: The effects of breastfeeding on epigenetic age acceleration in the first year of life
Supervisor: Dr. Meaghan Jones
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Meghan Azad
Award provided by the Winnipeg Foundation

33. MED SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM AWARD FOR BEST ORAL PRESENTATION WITHIN VENUE
Marinya Roznik
Project: Lipdomic Analysis of human plaque rupture during myocardial infarction
Supervisor: Dr. Amir Ravandi
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Ashish Shah
Award provided by the Winnipeg Foundation

34. MED SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM AWARD FOR BEST ORAL PRESENTATION WITHIN VENUE
Anna Blankstein
Project: Transfusion In Orthopedic Surgery: A Multicentre Retrospective Cohort Study
Supervisor: Dr. Ryan Zarychanski
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Brett Houston
Award provided by the Winnipeg Foundation

35. MED SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM AWARD FOR BEST ORAL PRESENTATION WITHIN VENUE
Lochlan Wilson
Project: Demographics of methamphetamine users in Winnipeg and the prevalence of stigma and perceived needs among them
Supervisor: Dr. James Bolton
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Ahmed Jwely
Award provided by the Winnipeg Foundation

36. MMSF Awards

37. RICHARD HOESCHEN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR B. SC
RICHARD HOESCHEN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR B.SC. (MED) STUDENT SUPERVISORS OPERATING EXPENSES
Dr. Jennifer Protudjer
BSc(Med) Student: Hailey Hildebrand
Project Title: An investigation into dietary patterns and adolescent eczema

38. RICHARD HOESCHEN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR B. SC
RICHARD HOESCHEN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR B.SC. (MED) STUDENT SUPERVISORS OPERATING EXPENSES
Dr. Emily Rimmer
BSc(Med) Student: Jayce Bi
Project Title: M-protein response trajectory and survival in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: A retrospective cohort study

39. MORRIS NEAMAN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AND OUTSTANDING PROMISE IN RESEARCH DURING THE 1ST SUMMER OF THE BSC(MED) PROGRAM
Amy Lam
Project: The cardioprotective role of flaxseed in the prevention of anthracycline and trastuzumab mediated cardiotoxicity
Supervisor: Dr. Davinder Jassal
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Pawan K. Singal

40. MORRIS NEAMAN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AND OUTSTANDING PROMISE IN RESEARCH DURING THE 1ST SUMMER OF THE BSC(MED) PROGRAM
David Nelson
Project: A Novel Target to Combat Antibiotic Resistance in N.gonorrhoeae
Supervisor: Dr. Grant Pierce
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Pavel Dibrov

41. NORMAN AND MARGARET CORNE MEMORIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AND OUTSTANDING PROMISE IN RESEARCH DURING THE 1ST SUMMER OF THE BSC(MED) PROGRAM
Matthew Levesque
Project: Long-term outcomes of children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A population-level, virtual follow up of health, educational, and socioeconomic outcomes
Supervisor: Dr. Suyin A. Lum Min
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Richard Keijzer

42. MR. JUSTICE JAMES E. WILSON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AND OUTSTANDING PROMISE IN RESEARCH DURING THE 1ST SUMMER OF THE BSC(MED) PROGRAM
Adam Padalko
Project: Social Determinants Associated With Paediatric Burn Injury: A Population Based, Case-Control Study
Supervisor: Dr. Sarvesh Logsetty
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Jitender Sareen

43. DR. LYONEL ISRAELS MEMORIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AND OUTSTANDING PROMISE IN RESEARCH
Matthew Levesque
Project: Long-term outcomes of children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A population-level, virtual follow up of health, educational, and socioeconomic outcomes
Supervisor: Dr. Suyin A. Lum Min
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Richard Keijzer

44. DR. JACK C. WILT MEMORIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AND OUTSTANDING PROMISE IN RESEARCH IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES, MICROBIOLOGY, COMMUNICABLE DISEASES OR DIAGNOSTIC MEDICINE
Justine Ciric Project: Characterization of bacterial factors contributing to lung dysfunction following co-infection of 2009 H1N1 pandemic influenza and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Supervisor: Dr. Jason Kindrachuk
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Keith Fowke

45. DR. FRED W. DU VAL MEMORIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AND OUTSTANDING PROMISE IN SURGICAL OR PEDIATRIC RELATED RESEARCH
Janessa Siemens
Project: Impact of Limited Movement Strategy and an External Chest Support Device for Patient at High-Risk for Sternal Complications after Cardiac Surgery
Supervisor: Dr. Kanwal Kumar
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Rakesh Arora

46. DR. JAMES C. HAWORTH MEMORIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AND OUTSTANDING PROMISE IN RESEARCH WITHIN THE AREA OF HEREDITARY METABOLIC DISORDERS OR NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS
Steven Cooper
Project: Analysis of the therapeutic potential of newly engineered forms of recombinant HexM
Supervisor: Dr. Barbara Triggs-Raine
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Brian Mark

47. DR. WILLIAM D. BOWMAN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AND OUTSTANDING PROMISE IN PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
Taekhwan (David) Chung
Project: Post-operative outcomes of patients with esophageal atresia +/- tracheoesophageal fistula in Manitoba: a retrospective review
Supervisor: Dr. Anna Shawyer
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Suyin Lum Min