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The Undergraduate Research in Natural and Clinical Science and Technology (URNCST) [pronounced "earnest"] Journal is a leading open access, Scopus-indexed, and international peer-reviewed publication for undergraduate research. The journal publishes abstracts for undergraduate conferences and case competitions and promotes innovative undergraduate research education initiatives.

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Current Issue | Most Recent | Published: 2026-01-01

Review

Combination Treatment Strategies in Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Literature Review

Bardia Rahmati, Amirmohammad Shafiee
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Comparative Effects of Low- and High-Intensity Exercise on Shoulder Joint Function, Stability, and Injury Risk: A Literature Review

Aleksandra Shuster
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Designing an Impactful Food Prescription Program to Address Food Insecurity in Canadian Communities: A Literature Review

Lily Kong-Waller
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Improving Nanoparticle Delivery in Cancer Nanomedicine: Insights Based on Biodistribution Research

Victorious-Benedicta Olamona
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Primary Research

How Inhibition of the Enzyme Inositol-triphosphate 3-kinase Encoded by the ITPKC Gene Can Prevent the Downregulation of T-Cell Activation via the Ca2+/NFAT Pathway Associated With Kawasaki Disease

Noor Elghobary
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Encyclopedia Entry

Glioblastoma

Jaffer A. Yousofi
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Sex, Stress, and Steroids: Rethinking Cortisol Through a Gendered Lens

Lauren Alphonso, Edwin Stephen
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Research Protocol

Investigating the Role of Lipoglycan-Producing Ruminococcus gnavus in Autoimmune Flare Responses in Lupus-Prone Mice: A Research Protocol

Iman Mansoor, Aafreen Ammeer, Sinduri Puvindran
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Assessing the Role of a School-Based Nutrition Program in Reducing Obesity Risk Among Children From Low-Income Neighbourhoods in Toronto: A Research Protocol

Vikram S. Brar
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Conference Abstract Book

The 2026 Queen’s Cardiac Research Conference Book

Kavi Gupta, Chrishella Senadeera, Rinusha Piranthapan, Joy Liu, Brahmleen S. Papneja, Sam Balmain
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SciNapse 2025-2026 Undergraduate Science Case Competition: Innovations in Reproductive Health

Christopher Kachi, Sarah Hussain, Moumita Dutta
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BioMed4Youth Research Case Competition Abstract Book 2025

Ahyan Alam, Jiya Prajapati, Jasleen Kaur, Pratishtha Prashar
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