Evelyn's+research+interests

Previous research experience as researcher, subject, etc

 * A.R.T. certification:
 * A.R.T. stands for Advanced Registered Technologist - necessary to advance in career as MLT before undergrad available for our profession
 * One component of the certification was completion of an original research project and thesis
 * My topic was " The Optimization of a Common Mobile Phase to be used in the Analysis of Acetaminophen, Theophylline, and Anticonvulsants by High Pressure Liquid Chromatography".
 * With the help of a Biochemist, I designed the study, performed the analyses, interpreted the results and completed the thesis for evaluation.
 * Research Laboratory Manager:
 * In 2004, I joined the staff as Research Laboratory Manager at the Research Instititue at Lakeridge Health.
 * The research study we completed was called S.A.F.E.R., which stands for Second and First trimester of Risk for Down Syndrome.
 * I managed the laboratory, performed analyses, and interpreted data for various biochemical markers used to assess the risk of Down Syndrome in pregnant women.
 * BARC Study Coordinator:
 * BARC stands for Biological Assessment and Risk Comparison.
 * I was the Study Coordinator for this epidemiological study performed in 2006.
 * One of my functions in this role was to telephone Durham Region inhabitants selected randomly by a serivce based at York University, describe the goals of our study, and obtain their consent to participate in a visit from a Public Health Nurse.
 * Subject:
 * Interviewed about many topics while my children were in school.

**Research that I would do with unlimited money and resources**

 * During a recent sociology course, I became more aware of issues around racism. In my idealistic mind, it would be great to study all of the reasons for racism with a goal of abolishing it, perhaps even creating worldwide acceptance of each other's beliefs.
 * Discover tools that could be used to eradicate the pain and suffering of children subjected to physical and emotional abuse. After taking several psychology courses, including one on deviant behaviour, it is apparent that a significant amount of mental illness and criminal behaviour stems from an abusive childhood.
 * Find a way to minimize wait times for diagnostic procedures to assist those in dire need of diagnostic/treatment for time-sensitive disease.

More realistic current research interest(s)

 * Investigate the impact of different communication styles on the impact of teaching and learning.
 * Investigate if the teaching tools provided to the clinical partners in the 4th year Med Lab Science program are effective.
 * Investigate ideal teaching strategies for Gen Y students.
 * Investigate ways to market the UOIT Med Lab program to increase our catchment.
 * Investigate student stressors to improve performance and quality of life during school.