Michaela Devries-Aboud, University of Waterloo

Latest funding

Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$148,751
Finding the Optimal Resistance Training Intensity For Your Bones: A randomized controlled trial (FORTIFY Bones)
CIHR · 2019 · Co-investigator
$1,258,426
CREATE Program on Next-Generation Innovations in Ultrasonics (N-GENIUS)
NSERC · 2019 · Co-investigator
$1,650,000

All 4 grants and awards

Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: DevriesAboud, Michaela

$148,751

Finding the Optimal Resistance Training Intensity For Your Bones: A randomized controlled trial (FORTIFY Bones)

Co-investigatorCIHR2019Project Grant

Principal investigators: Giangregorio, Lora Marie

Keywords: Bone; Bone Mineral Density; Bone Strength; Exercise; Fracture; Muscle Strength; Osteoporosis; Physical Activity; Strength Training

$1,258,426

CREATE Program on Next-Generation Innovations in Ultrasonics (N-GENIUS)

Co-investigatorNSERC2019Collaborative Research and Training Experience

Principal investigators: Yu, Alfred ACH

Keywords: ai-centric imaging; application development; cellular biophysics; drug delivery; next-generation ultrasonics; theranostics,; ultrasound imaging innovation; wave simulation and modeling

$1,650,000

Understanding the role of intramyocellular lipid droplet localization in human skeletal muscle and its influence on insulin signalling

Principal investigatorNSERC2017Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Devries-Aboud, Michaela

$210,000

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 Devries-Aboud, 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 NSERC-funded project "Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader" (2019), 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]