2023-2024 NATIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS

• Principal Investigator – Dr. Thomas de los Reyes
  Engaging Youth with Spina Bifida in Articulating Health Priorities through Photovoice

2022-2023 NATIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS

• Principal Investigator – Dr. Soojin Kim
  Parental Role on Transition Readiness Among Adolescents with Spina Bifida

2021-2022 NATIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS

• Principal Investigator – Dr. Amy McPherson
  Exploring the extent and nature of disordered eating in adolescents and young adults with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus across Canada (Year 2)

2020-2021 NATIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS

• Principal Investigator – Dr. Andrew MacNeily
  Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Pediatric Patients with Spinal Cord Disorders
• Principal Investigator – Dr. Mark Hamilton
  Treatment of Hydrocephalus in Children and Adults: An Analysis of Treatment, Complications and Costs in Canada using Hospital Data from the Canadian Institute Health Information (2000-2018)
• Principal Investigator – Dr. Amy McPherson
  Exploring the extent and nature of disordered eating in adolescents and young adults with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus across Canada

2019-2020 NATIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS

• No grants awarded

2018-2019 NATIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS

• No grants awarded

2017-2018 NATIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS

• Principal Investigator – Dr. Adrienne Davis
  Sonographic Change in Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter and Optic Disc Elevation as Predictors of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Obstruction in Children

2016-2017 NATIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS

• Principal Investigator – Dr. Nathalie Auger
  Maternal Early Life Risk Factors for Neural Tube Defects in Quebec

2015-2016 NATIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS

• No grants awarded

2014-2015 NATIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS

• Principal Investigator – Dr. Kristin E. Musselman
  Past and Current Use of Walking Measures for Children With Spina Bifida: A Systematic Review
• Principal Investigator – Dr. D Douglas Cochrane
  The natural history and management of patients with congenital deficits associated with lumbosacral lipomas
• Principal Investigator – Dr. Amy McPherson
  Developing a Clinical Teaching Simulation for Healthcare Professionals communicating about weight-related topics in Spina Bifida Clinics (Year 2)

2013-2014 NATIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS

• Principal Investigator – Dr. Faizal Haji
  Reducing complications associated with Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy through simulation-based training; a prospective randomized study (Year 2)
• Principal Investigator – Dr. Amy McPherson Developing a Clinical Teaching Simulation for Healthcare Professionals communicating about weight-related topics in
  Spina Bifida Clinics

2012-2013 NATIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS

• Principal Investigator – Dr. Amy McPherson
  An environmental scan of weight assessment and management practices in pediatric Spina Bifida clinics across Canada
• Principal Investigator – Dr. Faizal Haji
  Reducing complications associated with Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy through simulation-based training; a prospective randomized study

How should we talk about weight-related issues in spina bifida consultations? PDFSimulation based training for endoscopic third ventriculostomy.   PDF

2005

Risk of Neural Tube Defects in Association with Elevated C-Reactive Protein – Dr. J. Ray

2004

 Maternal Diabetes Mellitus and the Risk of Neural Tube Defects;
 Maternal Ethnicity and the Risk of Neural Tube Defects

2002-2005

“Developmental Issues Related to Cerebrospinal Fluid Transport and the Importance of the Extracranial Lymphatic System” This award has been granted for 3 years. This award is offered in partnership with SBHAC based on a 1:1 funding ratio with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

2001

 Eye Movement Abnormalities and Cerebellar Dysmorphology in Children with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

2000

 A Mechanical Investigation into the causes of Spina Bifida
 The Effects of Physical Activity and Bisphosphonate Supplementation on the Prevention and Reduction of “Secondary” Handicaps in Children with Spina Bifida

1999

 Developmental changes in CSF clearance mechanisms; relevance to pediatric hydrocephalus.
 “Self-Esteem and Social Support: Strengthening the Social Relationships of Young People with Spina Bifida”

1998

 No grants awarded

1997

 Identification of the Primary Lesion of the Spina Bifida and attempt to induce axonal growth using Polymer Matrix.
 Neural Tube Defects and Homocysteine Metabolism.

1996

 Renal Risk Project.
 Mesenchymal-Epithelial Transformation in Secondary Neurulation.
 Surgical Correction of Congenital Kyphosis and the Effects of Cordotomy on Bowel and Bladder Function in Myelomingocele.
 Toward Improved Diagnosis of Visual Learning Problems in Children with Hydrocephalus.

1995

 Mesenchymal-Epithelial Transformation in Secondary Neurulation.
 Timing Functions of the Cerebellum: Their Role in Motor & Language Skills with Children with Hydrocephalus.
 The Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Design Trial.
 Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children with Myelomeningocele.

1994

 Expression Analysis of Vertebrate E (spl) Gene Homologues.
 Neural Tube Defects in the B.C. Sikh Population.
 Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children with Myelomeningocele.
 Conversational Patterns in Children with Myelomeningocele & Hydrocephalus.
 Development of the Father-Infant Relationship with an Infant who has Spina Bifida.

1993

 Does Amniotic Fluid Damage the Fetal Spinal Cord?
 Molecular Genetic Basis for Spina Bifida.
 Measuring Functional Outcome of Spine Surgery in Children with Spina Bifida.

1992

 Morbidity and Mortality in Hydrocephalic Children Associated with Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Valves: Slit & Core or Ball & Spring.
 Differentiation Waves During Formation of the Nervous System.
 Assessment of Methods for Rapid Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections in Children with Meningomyelocele.
 Molecular Genetics Basis for Spina Bifida.
 Support and Burden of Mothers of Children with Spina Bifida.

1991

 Comparison of Normal and Abnormal Neural Tube Closure.
 Mechanical Properties of Developing Neural Plate.
 Glucose Utilization in Neonatal Hydrocephalus.
 The Use of Stomach in Creating a Urinary Sphincter.

1990

 Mineral Analysis of Anencephalic Tissue and Control Tissue.
 The Effects of: (i) Experimentally Induced Hydrocephalus on the Cerebral Cortex and (ii) Vasopressin on Brain Water Content and Intracranial Pressure.
 Rotating Microscope for Observing Neurulation.
 Comparison of Bacterieurea in Subjects using Intermittent Catheterization: Sterile Catheters Versus Clean Reused Catheters.
 Gastric Muscularis as Physiological Urinary Sphincter.

1989

 The Effects of: (I) Experimentally induced Hydrocephalus on the Cerebral Cortex and (ii) Vasopressin on Brain Water Content and Intracranial Pressure. (2nd year of 3 year project)
 Early Brain Development. (3rd year)
 Chronic in vivo Evaluation of CSF Shunt Function in a Hydrophalic Model.
 Investigation of the Symplahtetic Nervous System in Myelodysplasia and its Relation to Vesico-Urethral Dysfunction.
 Identification of Genes Selectively Expressed in the Neuroectoderm of Amphibians During Neurulation.

1988

 The Effects of: (I) Experimentally induced Hydrocephalus on the Cerebral Cortex and (ii) Vasopressin on Brain Water Content and Intracranial Pressure. (1st year of 3 year project)
 Development of the Neural Tube. (2nd year)
 Study of the Surgical Release of Tethered Cords.
 Myelomeningocele Clinic Data Collection.

1987

 Mechanics of Early Neurulation. (1st year)
 To Assess the Long Term Neurological, Orthopaedic and Urological Consequences of the Surgical Release of Tethered Cords in Myelomeningocele Children.