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    July 9, 2018

    Using neuroimaging techniques to investigate what happens in the human brain when we retrieve memories: this research may improve our understanding of the impacts of brain injury, our ability to design educational approaches, and the treatment of intrusive memory disorders.

    July 9, 2018

    The study of Natural Killer (NK) cells in the development of diseases such as pulmonary arterial hypertension: this research could lead to the creation of new immune-based treatments that could reverse changes made in a person鈥檚 lungs.

    July 9, 2018

    Developing new ways to diagnose and treat chronic pelvic pain and inflammation, restoring quality of life to millions of Canadians who currently suffer from this painful condition, and ensuring health dollars are spent wisely when treating this problem.

    July 9, 2018

    Measuring and analyzing eye movements to gain insight into brain function and dysfunction: this research will identify new biomarkers for diagnosing neurological and psychiatric conditions, and may lead to new treatments that improve cognitive function.

    July 9, 2018

    Exploring the molecular aspects of blood coagulation: this research will lead to better ways to diagnose and treat patients with bleeding disorders.

    July 9, 2018

    Uncovering the structure and function of protein phosphorylation systems in bacteria: this research will lead to new understanding of the biochemical reactions that take place in bacteria and could lead to the development of new antibiotics.

    July 9, 2018

    Developing new tools to make it easier to rapidly assemble complex natural products: this research will address challenges for affordable health care by developing new tools that could lead to the creation of new drugs and new treatments for serious diseases.

    July 9, 2018

    Understanding how proteins work and how to modify them by protein engineering: this research will lead to better sub-zero storage of cells, tissues, organs and foods as well as new drugs to decrease ischemic injury, and may also identify methods to prevent bacterial infections.

    July 9, 2018

    Discovering how disorders of mitochondrial structure occur and how they control vital cell functions, including cell division, programmed cell death, and metabolism: this research will lead to innovative therapies that target mitochondrial dynamics and the fission and fusion of mitochondria for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, heart attacks, and lung cancer.

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    June 18, 2018

    Queen鈥檚 CardioPulmonary Unit Scientific Director, Dr. Archer, and QCPU members Dr. James and Dr.聽Ormiston discuss the significance of the newly established Queen鈥檚 CardioPulmonary Unit.

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