MONTREAL, QC, September 20, 2024 — The Canadian Venous Thromboembolism Research Network (CanVECTOR) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Studentship Awards Competition. Five graduate students from universities across Canada have been awarded funding to support their innovative research on venous thromboembolism (VTE), thrombosis, and related areas of translational and basic science research. These students represent the future of thrombosis research, each contributing to the field with a unique perspective and deep commitment to advancing scientific knowledge.
The 2024 Studentship Award winners include:
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Abbey Sugars-Keen, University of British Columbia
Project: Delineating mechanisms underlying obesity and T2D associated thrombosis
Supervisor: Dr. Edward Conway -
Peter Andrisani, McMaster University
Project: Investigating Mechanisms of ADAMTS13 Metalloprotease Domain Latency
Supervisor: Dr. Colin Kretz -
Sarah Kwok, McMaster University
Project: Antibody epitopes and clinical correlates in platelet factor 4 syndromes
Supervisor: Dr. Ishac Nazy -
Seyedmohammadali Aftabjahani, McMaster University
Project: Role of fibrinogen alpha-C domain on platelet dependent fibrinolysis regulation
Supervisor: Dr. Paul Y. Kim -
Zarafshan Khan, McMaster University
Project: Studies of heparin variants in sepsis-associated immunothrombosis
Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Liaw
The CanVECTOR Network’s Translational and Basic Science Research Platform is committed to nurturing emerging scientists by supporting research projects that push the boundaries of understanding in thrombosis. The 2024 Studentship Awards exemplify this commitment, recognizing promising scientists dedicated to advancing insights into the mechanisms, prevention, and treatment of VTE.
The CanVECTOR Network would like to extend its gratitude to our partners for their continued support in making these awards possible. Our partnerships enable us to create these valuable opportunities, empowering a new generation of researchers to lead in the field of thrombosis.
For more information about CanVECTOR and the Studentship Awards, please visit our website.
About CanVECTOR
The Canadian Venous Thromboembolism Research Network (CanVECTOR) is a pan-Canadian network dedicated to reducing the impact of venous thromboembolism on Canadians through patient-centered research, knowledge translation, and training. The Network consists of interdisciplinary researchers, clinicians, patients, and policy-makers who work together to address all aspects of venous thromboembolism.