Maria Avila, University of Toronto

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Accuracy and Usability of a Smart Device to Measure Adherence to Compression Garment Wear
CIHR · 2022 · Nominated PI
Identifying the Needs and Preferences of Children and Youth with Chronic Medical and Mental Health Conditions for Active Living Programming and Infrastructure in Toronto
CIHR · 2022 · Co-investigator
$20,000

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Accuracy and Usability of a Smart Device to Measure Adherence to Compression Garment Wear

Nominated PICIHR2022Operating Grant: SickKids-CIHR-IHDCYH New Investigator Grants

Principal investigators: Avila, Maria L

Keywords: *

Identifying the Needs and Preferences of Children and Youth with Chronic Medical and Mental Health Conditions for Active Living Programming and Infrastructure in Toronto

Co-investigatorCIHR2022Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Stephens, Samantha; Yeh, Ann E.

Keywords: Chronic Illness; Health Equity; Health Promotion; Pediatrics; Physical Activity

$20,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Avila, 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]. Your research connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "Accuracy and Usability of a Smart Device to Measure Adherence to Compression Garment Wear" (2022), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. 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]