About the Students
Training
| Degree: |
M.Sc. in Pharmacy |
| Institution: |
University of Saskatchewan |
| Year: |
2007 |
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| Degree: |
B.Sc. in Human Kinetics with Honours |
| Institution: |
St. Francis Xavier University |
| Year: |
2003 |
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Current Position
| Position: |
Ph.D. Student |
| Supervisor: |
Dr. Helen Burt |
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Scholarships + Awards
| Name: |
Ph.D. Tuition Fee Award |
| Organization: |
University of British Columbia |
| Period: |
2007–2011 |
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| Name: |
Graduate Entrance Scholarship |
| Organization: |
University of British Columbia |
| Period: |
2007–2008 |
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| Name: |
University of Saskatchewan Graduate Scholarship |
| Organization: |
College of Pharmacy & Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan |
| Period: |
2005–2006 |
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| Name: |
Merck Frosst Masters Thesis Scholarship |
| Organization: |
College of Pharmacy & Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan |
| Period: |
2004–2005 |
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Research Projects
Development and Characterization of Drug-Loaded Polymer Micro- and Nanoparticulate Formulations for the Localized Controlled Release of Antibiotics from Tissue Sealant
Many challenges remain to achieve optimal therapies to eliminate surgical site infections, which notwithstanding represent a significant clinical problem in orthopedic medicine. The incorporation of antibiotic-loaded polymer particulates into tissue sealants should provide an optimal system to achieve safe and localized surgical site prophylaxis. Furthermore, cutting-edge electrospray-encapsulation techniques will allow the creation of novel micro- or nano-scale formulations with controlled performance characteristics to achieve optimal, localized therapeutic efficacy
Publications + Presentations
| Peer-Reviewed Publications |
- Gilchrist, S.E. and Alcorn, J. (2007). Changes in transporter gene expression in rat whole mammary gland and isolated mammary epithelial cells during lactation. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. Submitted:September 2007. Submission Number: CJPP975. 48-pages. (M.Sc. work)
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| Invited Presentations & Conference Abstracts |
- Gilchrist, S.E. and Alcorn, J.* (2007). Changes in transporter gene expression in rat whole mammary gland and isolated mammary epithelial cells during lactation. American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting and Exposition; San Diego, CA. (M.Sc. work)
- Gilchrist, S.E.* and Alcorn, J. (2006). Transporter Gene Expression in Rat Lactating Mammary Epithelial Cells & Primary Organoid Cultures Using QRT-PCR. University of Saskatchewan Life & Health Sciences Conference; Saskatoon, SK. (M.Sc. work)
- Gilchrist, S.E.* and Burke, D.G. (2003). The Effects of a-Lipoic Acid on Creatine Retention, Work & Blood Glucose. Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Annual Conference; Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON. (B.Sc. work)
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