Julianna Petrenko in the studio

Julianna Petrenko (Biology) – Urban Ecology

Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Julianna Petrenko (Biology) - Urban Ecology
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Julianna talks about how we are losing biodiversity at an alarming rate, largely because of human-caused habitat degradation and loss. Yet, some species are persisting or even increasing for reasons that are often unclear. Some species might persist because of their ability to tolerate life in cities – one of the most dramatically human-modified habitats.  […]

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Bilen Araya

Bilen Mekoonen Araya (Rehabilitation Science) – The experience of infertility and rehabilitation services for women experiencing infertility in Ethiopia

Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Bilen Mekoonen Araya (Rehabilitation Science) - The experience of infertility and rehabilitation services for women experiencing infertility in Ethiopia
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Infertility – involuntary childlessness – affects millions of people, especially women, globally. In Ethiopia, it causes significant distress and burden on women, but there is limited research on rehabilitation services available to them. Understanding the psychological, social, and financial challenges for women living with infertility in Ethiopia is important. For upcoming interviews check out the […]

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Jovina Concepcion Bachynski (Nursing) – Kidney Supportive Care

Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Jovina Concepcion Bachynski (Nursing) - Kidney Supportive Care
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Kidney supportive care (KSC) is palliative care for people with advanced kidney disease. It provides relief of suffering and improves quality of life through early identification, assessment, and management of the symptom burden associated with kidney disease. KSC encompasses advance care planning (ACP)—a key element—in which patients’ goals, values, and preferences for present and future […]

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Dr Arora in the observatory

Dr Nikhil Arora (Astrophysics) – Comparing cosmological simulations with observations of galaxies to better understand their formation and evolution.

Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Dr Nikhil Arora (Astrophysics) - Comparing cosmological simulations with observations of galaxies to better understand their formation and evolution.
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Dr Arora’s aim has been to uncover the intricate dynamics and evolutionary pathways of galaxies within our Universe. Through his research, he offers a distinct perspective on these cosmic entities, equipped with the expertise to navigate both theoretical frameworks and observational data. The careful comparison of telescopic observations with theoretical models is pivotal, forming the […]

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Tibeb Debele in the studio

Tibeb Debele (Rehabilitation Science) – Beyond repair: The process of social inclusion of women after Obstetric fistula surgical repair in Ethiopia

Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Tibeb Debele (Rehabilitation Science) - Beyond repair: The process of social inclusion of women after Obstetric fistula surgical repair in Ethiopia
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Obstetric fistula is a birth-related injury that results when women go through prolonged and obstructed labor. As a result, some women experience stigma and exclusion from their families and the community.  This study focuses on understanding how these women are included in their families and communities after receiving surgical correction. For upcoming interviews check out […]

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April Saleem

April Saleem (Pathology & Molecular Medicine) – Investigating the role of the gut microbiota in depressive disorders

Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
April Saleem (Pathology & Molecular Medicine) - Investigating the role of the gut microbiota in depressive disorders
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Depressive disorders effect over 310 million people worldwide, reduce quality of life, co-occur with other physical disorders, and increase risks of premature death. Recent studies have suggested a link between the microbes residing in the human gut and the central nervous system, suggesting a bidirectional interaction called the microbiota-gut-brain axis. For upcoming interviews check out […]

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Dakota Urban

Dakota Urban (Classics & Archeology) – Transcultural language in Diasporic Jewish Inscriptions

Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Dakota Urban (Classics & Archeology) - Transcultural language in Diasporic Jewish Inscriptions
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The diasporic (Jewish) experience is characterized by the dynamics of acculturation and enculturation; a twofold process entailing a degree of integration into the majority culture and at the same time a strong retention of the Jewish identity. The primary purpose of Dakota’s thesis is to demonstrate how diasporic Jewish communities in the Graeco-Roman world adapted […]

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Riley cooper in the studio

Riley Cooper (MASc, Electrical & Computer Engineering) – Data-Driven Nonlinear Model Predictive Control for an Autonomous Surface Vessel

Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Riley Cooper (MASc, Electrical & Computer Engineering) - Data-Driven Nonlinear Model Predictive Control for an Autonomous Surface Vessel
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How to improve the autonomy of a robotic boat. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website

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Sofia and Isaac in the studio

Sofia Skebo and Isaac Emon (Translational Medicine) – Pulmonary Hypertension, what is it?

Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Sofia Skebo and Isaac Emon (Translational Medicine) - Pulmonary Hypertension, what is it?
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Isaac is investigating the role of CHIP mutations and inflammation in pulmonary arterial hypertension, while Sofia is examining the impact of BMPR-II loss on blood vessel growth in pulmonary arterial hypertension.  Two different angles, but it is still in relation to pulmonary arterial hypertension. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University […]

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Mary Johnson in the CFRC studio

Mary Johnson (English) – Ecocritical approaches to children’s literature

Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies
Mary Johnson (English) - Ecocritical approaches to children’s literature
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Mary is interested in exploring intersections of girlhood and wild spaces in “Golden Age” (1865-1926) children’s literature. In particular, I want to consider how relationships with wild spaces (re)configure awareness of the body, especially when contextualized with the ED (disordered eating) rhetoric that continues to be quietly pervasive across children’s literature. Mary also discusses her […]

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