Lesley Mitchell, University of Alberta

Research

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Latest papers

Lessons from EINSTEIN-Jr and next steps for extended-phase anticoagulation in paediatric venous thromboembolism.
The Lancet. Haematology · 2025 · first author
THROMBOTECT takes the lead.
Haematologica · 2019 · senior author
Evaluation of the interpretation of serial ultrasound examinations in the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis in children: a retrospective cohort study.
Canadian Association of Radiologists journal = Journal l'Association canadienne des radiologistes · 2014

All 5 publications

Latest funding

Acquired abnormalities in the hemostatic system in obese children prone to Type 2 diabetes: Mechanisms and interventions for risk of cardiovascular disease.
CIHR · 2011 · Nominated PI
$275,472
Applying Biomarkers to Long-term Effects in Child and Adolescent Cancer Treatment (ABLE Team)
CIHR · 2011 · Principal investigator
$4,063,033
Applying Biomarkers to Long-term Effects in Child and Adolescent Cancer Treatment (ABLE Team)
CIHR · 2010 · Principal investigator
$5,000

All 3 grants and awards

5 publications.

01

Lessons from EINSTEIN-Jr and next steps for extended-phase anticoagulation in paediatric venous thromboembolism.

Mitchell L, Rodriguez V

The Lancet. Haematology2025First author

DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3026(25)00109-7 PMID: 40306824

02

THROMBOTECT takes the lead.

Male C, O'Brien SH, Mitchell L

Haematologica2019Senior author

DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2018.209528 PMID: 30930335

03

Evaluation of the interpretation of serial ultrasound examinations in the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis in children: a retrospective cohort study.

Stamm M, Zavodni A, Mitchell L, Bonanni JR, Noga M

Canadian Association of Radiologists journal = Journal l'Association canadienne des radiologistes2014

DOI: 10.1016/j.carj.2013.09.002 PMID: 24650872

04

The effect of 1 month of therapy with midodrine, octreotide-LAR and albumin in refractory ascites: a pilot study.

Tandon P, Tsuyuki RT, Mitchell L, Hoskinson M, Ma MM, Wong WW, Mason AL, Gutfreund K, Bain VG

Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver200950 citations

DOI: 10.1111/j.1478-3231.2008.01778.x PMID: 18492024

05

Thromboprophylaxis of central venous lines in children with cancer: the first steps taken on the long road ahead.

Massicotte P, Mitchell L

Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)2006Senior author

DOI: 10.1080/08035250600746328 PMID: 16938748

Acquired abnormalities in the hemostatic system in obese children prone to Type 2 diabetes: Mechanisms and interventions for risk of cardiovascular disease.

Nominated PICIHR2011Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Mitchell, Lesley G

Keywords: Animal Models; Blood Proteins; Cardiovascular Disease; Cell Signalling; Clinical Studies; Coagulation/Fibrinolytic Capacity; Gene Expression; Obesity; Pediatrics; Type 2 Diabetes

$275,472

Applying Biomarkers to Long-term Effects in Child and Adolescent Cancer Treatment (ABLE Team)

Principal investigatorCIHR2011Team Grant: Childhood Cancer - Late Effects of Treatment

Principal investigators: Schultz, Kirk R; Baruchel, Sylvain; Mcbride, Mary L; Mitchell, Lesley G; Rassekh, Shahrad R; Tsuyuki, Ross T; Zappitelli, Michael

Keywords: Biomarkers; Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease; Clinical Interventions; Long Term Effects Of Cancer Therapy; Nephrotoxicity; Oto-Toxicity; Thrombosis

$4,063,033

Applying Biomarkers to Long-term Effects in Child and Adolescent Cancer Treatment (ABLE Team)

Principal investigatorCIHR2010Team Grant: Childhood Cancer - Late Effects of Treatment -LOI

Principal investigators: Schultz, Kirk R; Baruchel, Sylvain; Blydt-Hansen, Tom; Brandao, Leonardo R; Broady, Raewyn; Cuvelier, Geoff; Lee, Agnes Yuet Ying; Mcbride, Mary L; Mitchell, Lesley G; Pinsk, Maury N; Rassekh, Shahrad R; Ross, Colin J; Spavor, Maria; Tsuyuki, Ross T; Zappitelli, Michael

Keywords: Biomarkers; Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease; Clinical Interventions; Long Term Effects Of Cancer Therapy; Nephrotoxicity; Oto-Toxicity; Thrombosis

$5,000

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

Frequent collaborators

Medicine Dept
Pediatrics Dept
Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging Dept

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Michelle Noga

Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging Dept

1 shared papers, latest 2014

Andrew Mason

Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 2009

Puneeta Tandon

Medicine Dept

1 shared papers, latest 2009

Ross Tsuyuki

Medicine Dept

1 shared papers, latest 2009

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Mitchell, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Lessons from EINSTEIN-Jr and next steps for extended-phase anticoagulation in paediatric venous thromboembolism." (2025), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]