And make it snappy!
From health economics to sound waves to pharmaceutical arts, graduate research here in the School of Pharmacy is diverse. How, do you ask? Join us for our annual Snappy Synopsis competition, where graduate students use super sharp focus for four minutes to translate their work in a catchy, upbeat delivery, to your average Joe.
• Mike Chong, “Pharmacy education hits the airwaves” will explore podcasting as a learning environment by involving students in producing episodes and sharing knowledge with the larger health professional community. It will evaluate listener uptake and feedback along with student and instructor experiences.
• Kathryn Dalton, “Policy with substance: Recommendations for emerging adults with substance use disorder”: Eighteen – 25 year olds are less likely to stay in treatment compared with other age groups. Having identified success for treatments in her thesis, Ms. Dalton will focus on policy implications that emerged from her findings.
• Brittany Howell, “Harmonies for Health”: Coming together to make music creates something beautiful. Music programs can allow students to feel confidence, comfort and support. Does participating in community-based music programs encourage wellbeing and reduce the risks of mental health conditions in youth?
• Zahed Khatooni, “Cell structure, death and life of cancer cells by cytoskeleton fibers”: The fibers that give cells their shape and participate in the division of genetic materials are well known for fighting cancers. But how do these fibers or filaments generated inside cells?
• Matthew Lamont, “Adolescent binge drinking: behavioural and biological effects”: Drinking too much alcohol can cause serious health issues, and in the short-term, the dreaded hangover. In what ways does drinking during adolescence create persistent behavioral and biological effects?
• Shweta Mital, “Flushing out extra calories to reduce weight: value for money?”: Is aspiration therapy a cost-effective treatment option for morbidly obese patients? A cost-comparison of aspiration therapy vs. bariatric surgery and aspiration therapy vs. no treatment.
• Ha Thi Thu Tran, “IVF: to freeze or fresh? That is the question.”: What is the most economic way to experience in-vitro fertilization? Find out the answer.
Following the contest, the judges (Dr. Hu Liu, Dr. Laurie Twells, and guest speaker Dr. Jeremy Grimshaw) will tabulate the scores and a winner will be pronounced!
Snappy Synopsis takes place on Thursday, Mar. 7 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., in the Main Auditorium of the Health Sciences Centre. Dr. Shawn Bugden, dean of the School of Pharmacy, will emcee the event.