The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) is pleased to announce the six recipients of MIRA Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships. Valued at $2,000, the fellowships are awarded to students working with MIRA researchers on full- or part-time summer research projects.
In an effort to develop and leverage interdisciplinary connections, projects aim to incorporate principles of design thinking and maximize potential to benefit end users including older adults and caregivers. Projects are encouraged to incorporate use of the MIRA-supported Voice Canada network to engage community members in developing research questions, gather insight on process and share results.
Work on the following projects will begin in May 2024. Congratulations to all recipients!
Amy Hutchinson
Retinal imaging in prediction and diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases
Supervisor: Jinhui Ma, Faculty of Health Sciences
Juliano Abreu
POWER Exercise for Stroke Recovery (POWER): Ensuring fit for diverse abilities after stroke
Supervisor: Ada Tang, Faculty of Health Sciences
Miriam Samuel
A pilot validation study for a food-frequency questionnaire assessing muscle-health nutrients in older adults 65 years of age
Supervisor: Janet Pritchard, Faculty of Science
Sarah Lyons
The effects of high repetition, lower resistance strength training alongside protein supplementation on mobility, muscle mass and strength over a 12-week period in obese and overweight older adults
Supervisor: Stuart Phillips, Faculty of Science
Sowmiya Koneswaran
Barriers in living spaces and homes for individuals living with dementia
Supervisor: Anthea Innes, Faculty of Social Sciences
Sofia Bordignon
Age-related microstructural changes at the osteochondral junction: Investigating cellular network in osteoarthritis
Supervisor: Tengteng (Toni) Tang, Faculty of Engineering
