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Longitudinal Trajectories of Psychotropic Polypharmacy and Aggressive Behaviour in Autism and Intellectual Disability
Ajilan Sivaloganathan (1), Sophia Lenz (2,3), Jesiqua Rapley (2), Emma Canning (4),
Azadeh Kushki (2,3), Danielle Baribeau (2,3,5)
(1) Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University; (2) Autism Research Centre, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital; (3) Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto; (4) Faculty of Science, Carleton University; (5) The Hospital for Sick Children
(Course: 4B06)
Direct Laryngoscopy versus Video Laryngoscopy for Intubation in Critically Ill Patients: a systematic review, meta-analysis
Holden Flindall, Garrett G McDougall MD MSc 1, Ben Forestell MD 1,2, Dev Lakhanpal, Jessica Spence 2,3 MD PhD, Daniel Cordovani 3 MD, Sameer Sharif MD MSc 1,2,4,
Bram Rochwerg MD MSc 2,4
1. Department of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine, McMaster University, 2. Department of Medicine, Division of Critical Care, McMaster University, 3. Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, 4. Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University
(Course: 4B06)
Duration of Antiresorptive Medication Use on the Occurrence of Atypical Femoral Fractures in Asian Canadian Women: A Retrospective Chart Review
Rebecca Hon*, Dr. Johnathan Adachi
Department of Rheumatology, McMaster University
(Course: 3H06)
The Efficacy of Discord as an Online Discussion Platform
Shakil Popatia 1, Nergiz Turgut 2, Michael Wong 1,3
1 Bachelor of Health Sciences Program, McMaster University; 2 Colegio de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, COCISOH, Universidad San Francisco de Quito; 3 Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University
(Course: 4A15)
A Black Youth’s Response to Tutorials for Understanding and Combating Racism
in the Education System: a Qualitative Analysis
Naziha Ali¹, Lilainie A. Adjei-Addo, George Fares, Suzanne Archie
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
(Course: 4B06)
Investigating the immunomodulatory effects of canagliflozin in
non-small cell lung cancer
Yasmin Mkalaf*, Olga-Demetra Biziotis and Theodoros Tsakiridis
Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University; Centre for Discovery in Cancer Research, McMaster University; Centre for Metabolism, Obesity and Diabetes Research, McMaster University; Department of Oncology, McMaster University; Division of Radiation Oncology, Juravinski Cancer Centre
(Course: 4B06)
Early Cerebellar Maturation, Socioeconomic Status and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Preterm Infants
Ajilan Sivaloganathan (1), Marta Ybarra (1), Ting Guo (1), Thiviya Selvanathan (1,2), Stephanie Au-Young (1), Linh G. Ly (1), Edmond Kelly (1,3), Helen M. Branson (4), Ruth E. Grunau (2), Steven P. Miller (1,2), Vann Chau (1)
(1) Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children & University of Toronto; (2) Pediatrics, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute & University of British Columbia; (3) Pediatrics, Mount Sinai Hospital; (4) Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, The Hospital for Sick Children & University of Toronto
(Course: 4A12)
Evaluating the Validity of Surgical Simulators For Spine Surgery Training:
A Scoping Review
Arim Yoo*, Pranjan Gandhi, Nathasha Rajapaksege*, Victoria Shi MD,
Dr. Daipayan Guha MD PhD FRCSC
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Program; Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine; Department of Surgery, McMaster University
(Course: 4A12)
Seizure onset zone localization using explainability tools
to inspect neural networks trained on iEEG data.
Zhang R, Díaz-Montiel AA, Lankarany M
1 Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University; 2 Krembil Brain Insitute, University Health Network; 3 Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto; 4 Department of Physiology, University of Toronto; 5 KITE-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network; 6 Neural Systems and Brain Signal Processing Lab
(Course: 3H06)
Spheroids as a Type of Three-Dimensional (3D) Cell Culture Systems for Studying Glioblastoma (GBM) and Drug Delivery in vitro
Olivia Huang, Arjun Raha, Fei Geng
W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University,
and School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University
(Course: 4A15)
Student Perceptions of Critical and Reflexive Thinking Skill Development in HTHSCI 3MH3: Survey Development and Validation
Alison Slade, Kristina Trim, Despina Nifakis
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University,
and the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Program, McMaster University
(Course: 4B06)
Quantifying the Mechanical Limitations of Dacron Grafts Within
the Context of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Grace Kemper*, Gregory Wohl
Department of Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University
(Course: 4B06 and 4D03)
The Efficacy and Outcome of Islet Cell Transplantation When
Combined with Solid Organ Transplantation
Xin Di Lin (1), Trevor William Reichman (2,3)
1. Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
2. Ajmera Transplant Centre, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network.
3. Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Course: 4B06)
How Does Race influence How Young People with FEP and CUD from Black Racialized Communities Conceptualize the Mental Health Impacts of Cannabis?
Marie-Claire Kapesa
Department of Psychiatry, Neurosciences and Behaviour
(Course: 4A12)
Clinical Outcomes and Effectiveness of Group Transdiagnostic Behavioural Therapy (TBT) for Comorbid Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Marina Fonseca, Matthew Vandermeer (Ph.D. C.Psych)
Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
(Course: 4A09)
Exploring the effects of cosmetic dyes within the context
of the integumentary system
Shirin Soleimani Nejad*, Waliul Khan (supervisor)
Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada,
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
(Course: 3H06)
Investigating if the Amount of Cyanoacrylate Used in VenaSeal Ablations is an Indicator for the Development of a Local Hypersensitivity Reaction.
Romy Shenderey, Laura Matz, Alexander Matz
Canada Vein Clinics
(Course: 4B06)
Thematic Analysis on the Concept of Aesthetics in Healthcare
Environment Design Literature
Tyler Sun
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Program, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
(Course: 4BR6)
The Role of Computed Tomography Angiography in
Coronary Bifurcation Disease: A Scoping Review
Asim Shaikh*, Lauren Ling*, Lauren Stirpe*, Giacomo Cioffi, Norman Said Vera Servin,
Tej Sheth, and Matthew Sibbald
Department of Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, McMaster University
(Course: 4A15)
Phenotyping Airway Innate Lymphoid Cells and CD8+ T Cell in COPD
Mihir Kamra, Nahal Emami Fard, Xiaotian Ju, Terence Ho, Roma Sehmi
Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University. Respiratory Research Group, Firestone Institute for Respiratory Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
(Course: 4A15)
The Relationship Between Music and the Vagus Nerve: A Scoping Review
Joyce Qiu*, Matthew Wiebe*, Rachael Finnerty, Laurel Trainor
McMaster Institute for Music and the Mind, Department of Psychology Neuroscience and Behaviour,
McMaster University
(Course: 4A15)
Characterization of a Coiled-Coil Molecular Recognition System Using
Isothermal Titration Calorimetry
Nicolas Tong 1, Nils Nordstrom 2, Karolina Krygier 3, Anthony Rullo 4
1 Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University.
2 Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, McMaster University.
3 Chemical Biology Graduate Program, McMaster University.
4 Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University.
(Course: 4B06)
Exploring Personal Adaptations of the Future Through Art
Thilini Wijesekera, Nicole Knibb
McMaster Museum of Art
(Course: 4A12)
Provider and Patient Perspectives on the Social and Physical Barriers to Specialist Care Access for Rural Individuals with Chronic Health Conditions:
A Scoping Review
Emily Anderson 1, Kim English 2
1 Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University
2 Trent/Fleming School of Nursing, Trent University
(Course: 3H06)