POGO Fellows
POGO Fellows (2004-2018) and their winning projects.
Noelle M. Cullinan, MD (2018)
Research Project: Validation of a Prediction Tool for Cancer Predisposition Syndromes and Estimation of the Potential Genetic Predisposition to Subsequent Malignant Neoplasms in Pediatric Cancer Survivors: An Ontario Population-Based Nested Case-Control Study
Dr. Catherine Goudie (2017)
Research Project: Identifying Children at Increased Risk for a Cancer Predisposition Syndrome: The McGill Interactive Pediatric Oncogenetic Guidelines (MIPOGG Study)
Dr. Priya Patel (2016)
Research Project: Relative Bioavailability of an Extemporaneous Oral Suspension of Aprepitant in Children
Iska Moxon-Emre (2015)
Research Project: Emotional Difficulties in Survivors of Paediatric Brain Tumors: A Neurobiological Perspective
Dr. Avram Denburg (2015)
Research Project: Health Technology Assessment and Paediatric Cancer Drug Funding in Canada
Dr. Meera Rayar (2014)
Research Project: Initiative to Maximize Progress in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Therapy (IMPACT)
Dr. Vincy Chan (2013)
Research Project: Identifying Brain Tumours in Administrative Data in Ontario, Canada: A Validation Study
Amanda Sherman (2013)
Research Project: Is Maternal Overprotection Related to Autonomy Development and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer?
Dr. Nataliya Zhukova (2012)
Research Project: Clinical and Biological Predictors of Long-Term Outcomes in Paediatric Low Grade Glioma
Lindsay Jibb (2012)
Research Project: Development and Preliminary Testing of a Clinical Decision Support System to Aid Adolescents with Cancer in Pain Management
Dr. Furqan Shaikh (2011)
Research project: Determining the Predictors of Traumatic Lumbar Punctures in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, and the Feasibility of Ultrasound-Guidance as an Intervention to Reduce their Occurrence
Nicole Law (2010)
Research project: Cognition, Behaviour, and Affect in Children with Brain Tumors: The Role of Regional White Matter Integrity and Genetic Markers in Predicting Functional Outcome
Dr. Amy Lee Chong (2009)
Research project: Assessing the Fertility Status of Male Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Survivors and Canadian Sperm Banking Practices
Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis (2008)
Research project: Costs Incurred by Families of Children Newly Diagnosed with Cancer
Dr. Jillian Baker (2007)
Research project: Influence of Length of Time to Diagnosis and Treatment on the Survival of Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Hodgkin Disease: A Population-Based Study
Dr. Talar Hopyan (2006)
Research project: Emotion in Music in Children with Cerebellar Tumors
Dr. Iris Epstein (2005)
Research project: A Summer Camp for Children with Cancer: Campers’ Perspective
Dr. Caroline Roncadin (2004)
Research project: Neurocognitive Late Effects of Treatment for Acute Leukemia in Children with Down Syndrome
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