BC Environmental and Occupational Health Research Network

~ This funding opportunity is no longer active. For archive purposes only. ~

The BCEOHRN Research Capacity Development Fund has two purposes:

- To help new researchers (which includes post-secondary students) develop nationally competitive research proposals;

- To help develop new research teams that will be able to successfully compete for research funds at the national and international level.

For the purpose of this award, a new researcher is defined as a person actively involved in environmental or occupational health research that has not successfully competed for SSHRC, CIHR, or NSERC proposals on which they were the primary investigator. Successful applicants will be required to report to the BCEOHRN as to the success of the fund’s allocation with respect to increasing research capacity or securing additional research support within one year of receiving the funds. Maximum $10,000. Calls for applications are made each Spring and Autumn – see the BCEOHRN Funding page for the next deadline.

Past Recipients

Past recipients are listed below. Contact information for them can be obtained through the BCEOHRN members’ database.

* New investigator
** Principal investigator

September 2005

Exploring eye-witness testimony in the investigation of occupational injury or disease
Elizabeth Brimacombe**, Department of Psychology, University of Victoria
Carla MacLean*, Department of Psychology, University of Victoria
Veronica Stinson,  St. Mary’s University, Halifax

Influence of pre-natal PBDE exposures on fetal thyroid hormone, a pilot study involving occupational and environmental maternal clinical services and Department of Fisheries and Oceans toxicologists
Michael Ikonomou,  Institute for Ocean Sciences
Andre Mattman,  BC Children and Women’s Hospital
Kay Teschke**, Health Care & Epidemiology, University of BC
Glenys Webster*, School of Environmental Health, University of BC

February 2006

Assessment of the occupational dermal exposure risks of antineoplastic drugs to BC healthcare workers and an evaluation of the associated cleaning protocols for drug-contaminated surfaces
Chun-Yip Hon *, UBC Hospital
Winnie Chu**, School of Environmental Health, University of BC
George Astrakianakis,  Occupational Health and Safety Agency for Healthcare in BC
Quinn Danyluk, Fraser Health
Robin Ensom, Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care

Developing and Evaluating A Tool to Examine Quality Workplace Environments for Nursing Faculty in Schools of Nursing in British Columbia
Donna Daines* / **,  Nursing, Thompson Rivers University
Penny Cash, Nursing, University of BC Okanagan
Linda Von Tettenborn, Nursing, Douglas College
Rose Doyle, Nursing, Kwantlen University College
Lynn Malinsky, Nursing, University of BC Okanagan

Emergency Service Work: Implications for Family and Disability Management
Shannon Wagner*, Health Sciences, University of Northern BC
Donald Corneil**, University of Ottawa

Interdisciplinary Workshop on Aquatic Biomedicine and Environmental Health: Joining British Columbia researchers in the use of bivalves as models for cancer in humans
Annette Muttray*, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, University of BC
Susan Baldwin**, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, University of BC

Spatial Analysis of Industrial Pollution and Chronic Disease Incidence in Aboriginal Communities in British Columbia
Anders Erickson*, Community Health Sciences, University of Northern BC
Laurie Chan**, Community Health Sciences, University of Northern BC
Laura Arbour, Children & Women’s Hospital

Team Building and Proposal Development to Assess Food Security and Environmental Health with Heiltsuk First Nation
Tanya Wahbe*, Institute for Aboriginal Health, College of Health Disciplines, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of BC
Ross Wilson, Heiltsuk Tribal Council
Louisa Willie**, Hailika’as Health Centre

The role of wildlife in the health of First Nations communities in BC
Jane Parmley* / **, Centre for Coastal Health
Laurie Montour,  Indigenous Resource Management & Environmental Protection
Craig Stephen, Centre for Coastal Health

October 2006

Fly-in-fly-out Mines: Occupational Health Implications for the Female Aboriginal Workforce in Northern BC
Silvana Costa*, Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, University of BC
Kay Teschke**, Health Care and Epidemiology, University of BC
Henry Harder, Community Health Program, University of Northern BC
Dawn Mills, Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, University of BC

Effects of Outdoor Pollution from Smoking Sources at Work on the Health of Hospitality Workers
Chizimuzo Okoli*, Nursing, University of BC
Pamela Ratner**,  Nursing, University of BC
Michael Brauer, School of Environmental Health, University of BC
Kiyoung Lee, College of Public Health, University of Kentucky
Ellen Hahn, College of Nursing, University of Kentucky
Joy Johnson, Nursing, University of BC
Helen Ward, Department of Medicine, University of BC

May 2007

Development of a Woodstove Exchange Program Evaluation
Ryan Allen**, Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Michael Brauer, School of Environmental Health, University of BC
Ray Copes, Environmental Health BC Centre for Disease Control; National Collaborating Centre - Environmental Health; University of BC
Peter Jackson, Environmental Science and Engineering Programs, University of Northern BC
Christy Lightowlers*, Department of Geography, University of Victoria
Gail Millar, University of Northern BC
Curtis Noonan, University of Montana
Aleck Ostry, Department of Geography, University of Victoria
Natalie Suzuki, Environmental Quality Branch, BC Ministry of Environment
Stephan van Eeden,  Pacific Lung Health Centre, University of BC
Sverre Vedal, University of Washington
Tony Wakelin, BC Ministry of Environment
Tony Ward, University of Montana
Ben Weinstein, BC Ministry of Environment

Healthcare Workers Potential Exposure to Toxic Cleaning by-products
Cris Barzan*, School of Environmental Health, University of BC
Winnie Chu**, School of Environmental Health, University of BC
George Astrakianakis, Occupational Health and Safety Agency for Healthcare in BC

Indigenous Diet Challenge 2008
Dawn Marsden*, Sulsila Lelum Wellness Centre
Richard Mathias**, Faculty of Medicine, University of BC
Graham Smith, Faculty of Education, University of BC
Jeri Sparrow, Sulsila Lelum Wellness Centre
Jay Wortman, Faculty of Medicine, University of BC

October 2007

Developing Global occupational health research capacity in British Columbia
Hasanat Alamgir* / **, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Tim Takaro, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Paul Demers, School of Environmental Health, University of BC
Hugh Davies, School of Environmental Health, University of BC
Mushtaque R. Chowdhury, James P. Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University
Charles P Larson, International Centre for Diarrheal Diseases Research, Bangladesh

Exposure Facility for Research in Cardiopulmonary Effects of Particle Exposure
Christopher (Chris) Carlsten* / **,  Department of Medicine; School of Environmental Health, University of BC
Stephan VanEeden, iCAPTURE Center for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research
Ryan Allen,  Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Joel Kaufman, University of Washington
Michael Brauer, School of Environmental Health, University of BC
Ed Chessor, School of Environmental Health, University of BC
Steve Rogak, Mechanical Engineering, University of BC

Health Promoting Inner City Environments: A participatory research approach to reducing environment and health inequities and improving community health in Vancouver
Jeffrey R. Masuda*,  Institute of Health Promotion Research, University of BC
Jennifer Terpstra*, Interdisciplinary Studies, University of BC
Alexis Crabtree*, Addiction Services, Vancouver Coastal Health
Natasha Panina*, Trinity Western University
Jim Frankish**, Centre for Population Health Promotion Research, University of BC
Allan Best, Clinical Epidemiology & Evaluation, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
Blake Poland, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto
Trevor Hancock, BC Ministry of Health

Measuring Muscle Fatigue with Mechanomyography and Electromyography
Winnie Chu**, School of Environmental Health, University of BC
Albert Leung, Engineering Science, Simon Fraser University
Summer Reveley*, School of Environmental Health, University of BC
Allison Schaap*, School of Environmental Health, University of BC

March 2008

Psychosocial predictors of return to work in individuals with spinal cord injury
Anita DeLongis**, Department of Psychology, University of BC
Georgia Pomaki*, Department of Psychology, University of BC
Stephanie Cadieux, BC Paraplegic Association
Catherine Backman, Department of Occupational Science, Occupational Therapy, University of BC
Susan Forwell, Department of Occupational Science, Occupational Therapy, University of BC

Development of a Nanoparticle Sensor Group
Boris Stoeber**,  Department of Mechanical Engineering & Department of Electrical Engineering, University of BC
Allison Schaap*, School of Environmental Health, University of BC
Winnie Chu, School of Environmental Health, University of BC
Ash Parameswaran, School of Engineering Science, Simon Fraser University

Pesticide Bylaws and Human Exposure to Cosmetic Use Pesticides
Scott A. Venners * / **, Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Ray Copes, Environmental Health BC Centre for Disease Control; National Collaborating Centre - Environmental Health; University of BC

Creating new training and research capacity to link ecosystem health and public health
Craig Stephen**, Centre for Coastal Health
Lea Borden*, Centre for Coastal Health
Lorna Medd, Vancouver Island Health Authority
Jane Parmley*, Centre for Coastal Health
Carl Ribble, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine / Dept. Ecosystem and Public Health, University  of Calgary

November 2008

Organizational Control and Prevention of Cytotoxic Drug Exposure
Andrea Griffiths*, School of Environmental Health, University of BC; Vancouver Island Health Authority
Winnie Chu **, School of Environmental Health, University of BC
Darren Buckler, Manager, Prevention & Health Promotion, Vancouver Island Health Authority

Transitioning to Adulthood: Challenges Facing BC’s Youth
Sandra Hundza * / **, School of Exercise Science; CanAssist, University of Victoria
Nigel Livingston, CanAssist, University of Victoria
Shannon Wagner, Health Sciences Programs, University of Northern BC
Rachelle Hole, University of BC, Okanagan Campus
Patricia Mackenzie, School of Social Work and Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Victoria
Gina Harrison, University of Victoria
Jillian Roberts, Educational Psychology & Leadership Studies and Associate Dean Administration, Faculty of Education, University of Victoria
Donna McGhie-Richmond, Educational Psychology & Leadership Studies and Associate Dean Administration, Faculty of Education, University of Victoria

Traumatic Stress in the Emergency Services: Development of a Researcher/Workplace Partner Team
Shannon L. Wagner * / **, Health Sciences Programs, University of Northern BC
Kenneth M. Prkachin, Psychology, University of Northern BC
Henry G. Harder, Health Sciences Programs, University of Northern BC
Lynn E. Alden, Psychology, University of BC
William J. Koch, Psychiatry, University of BC

To Thrive or To Survive: Toward a Model of Stress Thriving in the Workplace
Jennifer Walinga *, Royal Roads University
Wendy Rowe **, Royal Roads University
J. Barton Cunningham, Public Administration, University of Victoria

July 2009

Building a BC-based Research Network to Characterize Particulate Matter Emissions
Andrew Grieshop, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, University of BC **
Milind Kandlikar, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, Liu Institute for Global Issues, Institute of Asian Research, University of BC **
Steven Rogak, Mechanical Engineering, University of BC
Conor Reynolds, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, University of BC *

Vancouver 2010: Olympic Year Impact on Physical Activity (2010 OYIPA)
Emilio Landolfi, Kinesiology, University of Fraser Valley *
Christopher P. Montoya, Psychology, Thompson Rivers University **
Mary-Doug Wright, B.Sc., MLS, Apex Information

Vancouver 2010 Sustainability in Action for Seniors (2010 SAS)
Eunju Hwang, Gerontology, Simon Fraser University **
Heather Stewart, Gerontology, Simon Fraser University
Ryan Allen, Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Christopher Montoya, Psychology, Thompson Rivers University
Linda Cummings, Gerontology, Simon Fraser University *
Karina Hackett, Gerontology, Simon Fraser University *
Andrew Sixsmith, Gerontology, Simon Fraser University
Andrew Wister, Gerontology, Simon Fraser University
Gloria Gutman, Gerontology, Simon Fraser University

Characterization of PM2.5 Concentrations and Sources in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Ryan Allen, Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University **
Craig Janes, Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Lkhasuren Oyuntogos, Health Sciences University of Mongolia, School of Public Health
Timothy Takaro, Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University

Profile of young adult workers in an Olympic host community: development of a health-risk survey study in Whistler, BC
Marisa B. Collins, Department of Family Practice, University of BC; Whistler SAFE Clinic, Options for Sexual Health **
Janusz Kaczorowski,, Department of Family Practice; Child and Family Research Institute, University of BC
Elizabeth Saewyc, School of Nursing, University of BC; McCreary Centre Society
Louise C. Mâsse, Department of Pediatrics, University of BC; Child & Family Research Institute
Nancy Espinoza-Magana, Department of Family Practice, University of BC; Counselling Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of BC (Applicant M.A. Program) *
Rosanna Holehouse, Vancouver Coastal Health, Whistler Community Health; Whistler SAFE Clinic, Options for Sexual Health *

Producing Nutritionally and Environmentally Healthy Beef from Bio-diverse Grasslands
John Church, Regional Innovation Chair in Cattle Industry Sustainability, Thompson Rivers University *
Jonathan Van Hamme, Microbiology, Thompson Rivers University
Bruno Cinel, Chemistry, Thompson Rivers University
Doug Veira, Ruminant Nutrition and Animal Behaviour, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre