research projects

In spring 2011, the following projects were the first to be approved for support from the University of Guelph-Humber's Research Grant Fund.

Principal Investigator

Title

Purpose

Jean Choi

Effects of Collaboration on Intellectual Risk Taking

Study effects of collaboration on risk taking

Janis Simpson

Test-Retest Reliability of Toddler NutriSTEP

Develop nutritional questionnaire for toddlers

Amy Muise

The Couples Research Study

Evaluate impact of Facebook on jealousy within relationships

Jeremy Simpson

Diaphragmatic Dysfunction Induced by Heart Failure

Inquire into development of heart failure-induced respiratory muscle dysfunction

Lori Ann Vallis

Detecting Sarcopenia in Older Adults at Risk for Falling

Explore modes of detecting sarcopenia in older adults

John L. Zettel

Exercise effects on Postural Instability in Older Adults

Investigate effects of exercise on postural instability in older adults

Venera Bruto

Neuropsychology of Delirium in Older Adults

Study neuropsychology of delirium in older adults

Ian Reilly

Mapping the Fifth Estate in Canadian Public Discourse

Inquire into media’s role as check and watchdog on government

Sarah Wilkinson

Protein Supplementation following High Intensity Resistance Exercise

Assess relative efficacy of milk as protein supplementation source after exercise

Colin Pearce

The Intellectual History of Canadian Business: An Analysis of Google N-Grams

Explore historical trends in business/economic thinking in relation to the government through Google N-Grams

Daniel Santa Mina

Personal Training vs. Group Exercise For Prostate Cancer Patients”

Evaluate relative merits of individual vs. group activity in prostate cancer care