Antibiotics discovered that kill bacteria in a new way

February 12, 2020

A new group of antibiotics with a unique approach to attacking bacteria has been discovered, making it a promising clinical candidate in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Mohawk College and McMaster University to continue joint nursing program

February 12, 2020

The Ontario government today announced its decision to give colleges the option to deliver standalone nursing degree programs.

McMaster midwifery first to be accredited in Canada

February 3, 2020

Psychotherapy program to begin at McMaster

January 30, 2020

McMaster University will be starting a new master of science in psychotherapy program in September 2020.

Research establishes how first exposure to a flu virus sets immunity for life

January 30, 2020

The first type of influenza virus we are exposed to in early childhood dictates our ability to fight the flu for the rest of our lives.

NICU babies have greater risk of mental health issues

January 28, 2020

Children who spend time in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at birth have a higher risk of mental health issues later, regardless of their birth weight, say McMaster University researchers.

An egg a day not tied to risk of heart disease

January 27, 2020

The controversy about whether eggs are good or bad for your heart health may be solved, and about one a day is fine.

Scurvy is still a thing in Canada

January 20, 2020

A McMaster University study led by Kayla Dadgar, an MD alumna, and John Neary, associate professor of medicine, shows scurvy is still found in Canada.

Whiplash? There’s a new ebook for that

January 16, 2020

A team of experts in McMaster University’s Faculty of Heath Sciences has published a comprehensive ebook on a common injury that can require treatment by a wide scope of health professionals.

Three with ties to the Faculty appointed to the Order of Canada

January 9, 2020

Three men with strong ties to the Faculty of Health Sciences have been named to the Order of Canada.

Brock and McMaster renew health sciences collaboration

January 8, 2020

VISION study finds connection between cardiac blood test before surgery and adverse outcomes

January 7, 2020

A common cardiac blood test done before surgery can predict who will experience adverse outcomes after most types of surgery, says an international study led by Hamilton researchers. Globally, of the 200 million adults who undergo major surgery, 18 percent will experience serious cardiac and vascular complications including death within 30 days following their intervention, such as hip and knee replacements, bowel resections and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.

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February 13, 2020

Dobranowski named chair of radiology

January 21, 2020

A long-time McMaster University professor, Julian Dobranowski, has been appointed the chair of the Department of Radiology.

Faculty names director of human resources

January 8, 2020

Leslie Cooke-Bithrey is joining McMaster University as the director of human resources for the Faculty of Health Sciences. She starts in the role January 13, 2020.

Diana Sherifali appointed inaugural Heather M. Arthur chair

December 3, 2019

Diana Sherifali, a clinician scientist of the School of Nursing, has been named the inaugural Heather M. Arthur Population Health Research Institute/Hamilton Health Sciences Chair in Inter-Professional Health Research at McMaster University. The appointment was effective July 1, 2019 and has received approval by the University's Senate.

Clare Mitchell returns to the Faculty as COO

August 22, 2019

Clare Mitchell is returning to the Faculty of Health Sciences as its chief operating officer, effective Sept. 9, 2019. She had been the director of administration for the Faculty’s Department of Surgery from 1999 through 2012 when she left to be director of administration for the Department of Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. While there, she received a leadership award from the Faculty for staff impact.

Berg named Boris Family Chair in translational blood stem cell research

July 11, 2019

Tobias Berg has been appointed the inaugural Boris Family Chair in Leukemia and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Translational Research for the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University.

Thabane named acting chair of HEI

July 2, 2019

Lehana Thabane has been appointed the acting chair of the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Hanna named associate dean, graduate studies for health sciences

June 20, 2019

The new vice-dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and associate dean of graduate studies (health sciences) is Steven Hanna. Hanna is a professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.

Harrington appointed as assistant vice-president for the Faculty

December 5, 2018

Laura Harrington, who has a background both as a research scientist and senior administrator at McMaster University, has been appointed assistant vice-president of the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective Jan. 1, 2019.

McMaster Chair in Health Technology Management announced

November 15, 2018

A new research chair has been created and its first holder appointed as McMaster University looks to cement its place as a leader in health technology management. Jean-Éric Tarride is the inaugural McMaster Chair in Health Technology Management. He is an associate professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), and an associate member of the Department of Economics at McMaster.

Angelo Mikrogianakis appointed chair/chief of pediatrics

November 2, 2018

A University of Calgary professor and chief of pediatric emergency medicine at the Alberta Children's Hospital is returning to Ontario to head up pediatrics at McMaster University and its academic hospital partners. Angelo Mikrogianakis has been named chair/chief of the Department of Pediatrics in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University; Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. He starts in the role on Dec. 1.

Dina Brooks named head of School of Rehabilitation Science

October 25, 2018

A long-time University of Toronto faculty member and researcher is coming to McMaster University to take the helm of the School of Rehabilitation Science. Dina Brooks has been appointed vice-dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University and executive director of the School of Rehabilitation Science. Her five-year appointment is effective Jan. 1, 2019.

Moayyedi appointed inaugural assistant dean, research

October 9, 2018

An accomplished McMaster University researcher has been selected for a new position in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Paul Moayyedi has been named the inaugural assistant dean, research.

Faculty of Health Sciences researchers have three of top 100 papers

January 10, 2019

Three research papers with Faculty of Health Sciences authors have earned spots on the 2018 Altmetric Top 100 papers that caught wide attention around the world last year.