Researcher Videos
Dr. Paul Mick, Division of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Hearing and vision loss are associated with faster cognitive decline in healthy older adults, and also an increased risk of developing dementia. Ear, nose and throat surgeon Dr. Paul Mick (MD) explains how his research group is looking to identify the reasons underlying the associations, and how to prevent and reduce sensory-loss related challenges for older adults, including people living with dementia. Mick is a surgeon in the Saskatchewan Health Authority and an associate professor within the Department of Surgery in the College of Medicine.
Dr. Yigang Luo, Division of General Surgery
With a shortage of organ donors, how can we make sure the organs that are being donated can be transplanted and minimize the rate of rejection? Dr. Yigang Luo (MD, PhD) shares about normothermic kidney perfusion for suboptimal graft assessment and optimization before transplantation. Luo is a professor in the Department of Surgery at the College of Medicine.
Dr. David Kopriva, Division of Vascular Surgery
What if a blood test could indicate that a patient was going to have a stroke? Vascular surgeon Dr. David Kopriva (MD) is working towards that goal by determining how plaque in carotid arteries are activated to cause a stroke. Kopriva is a Regina-based faculty member in the Department of Surgery in the College of Medicine.
Dr. Francisco Cayabyab, Neuroscience Cluster
A stroke not only damages a single area of the brain — it has an impact on the entire brain. Dr. Francisco Cayabyab (PhD) discusses possible ways to limit the damage a stroke causes, including using drugs already on the market. Cayabyab is a professor in the Department of Surgery at the College of Medicine.