New research centre zeros in on treatment-resistant cancers

October 25, 2021

McMaster University’s new Centre for Discovery in Cancer Research (CDCR) will draw together clinicians and scientists from across Hamilton, focusing their research on treatment-resistant cancers with high death rates, such as glioblastoma (GBM), triple-negative breast cancer and pancreatic cancer, among others.

Juravinski Research Institute projects aim to transform the health system

October 24, 2021 by McMaster Daily News

The Juravinski Research Institute has funded five new research projects centred around health system transformation across Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.

McMaster expert researching pandemic PTSD in health-care professionals

October 20, 2021

The impact of COVID-19 on health-care professionals is the subject of a major international study on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) being led by Margaret McKinnon.

McMaster professor’s gift establishes spine surgery research chair

October 6, 2021

A generous donation from Dr. Desmond Kwok, a McMaster professor in the orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery residency programs, has established the W.H. Kwok Chair in Spine Surgery Research and the W.H. Kwok Spine Surgery Chair Support Fund.

Virtual care with remote monitoring catches drug errors and reduces patient pain

September 30, 2021

Patients using take-home technology following non-elective surgery resulted in significantly greater detection and correction of drug errors, and reduction in patients’ pain, says a national study led by McMaster University researchers.

Best medications for chronic sinusitis identified, says study

September 21, 2021

Patients struggling with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps can greatly benefit from dupilumab, a biologic drug whose effectiveness was evaluated by researchers at McMaster University.

McMaster researchers examine impact of COVID shots on inflammatory illness

September 21, 2021

A McMaster University team is collaborating in a major nationwide study on the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in people with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis.

Agarwal becomes first McMaster Family Medicine Levitt Scholar

September 15, 2021 by Casey Irvin

Gina Agarwal, a physician renowned as a leader in building systems of primary care for vulnerable people, has been recognized as the inaugural McMaster Family Medicine Levitt Scholar.

McMaster professors join Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

September 14, 2021

Five professors of the Faculty of Health Sciences are joining the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) as fellows. This election is considered the highest recognition of excellence in Canadian academic health sciences.

Major study finds convalescent plasma doesn’t help seriously ill COVID-19 patients

September 9, 2021

A major study has found that convalescent plasma does not reduce the risk of intubation or death for COVID-19 patients.

Medical cannabis may give modest benefits for chronic pain

September 8, 2021

A minority of people living with chronic pain who try medical cannabis may experience important relief and the risk of side effects is typically small, says an international study led by McMaster University scientists.

New endowed chair at McMaster is a BRIGHT idea

September 8, 2021

Community members who volunteered, ran and donated funds for the annual Hamilton BRIGHT Run for breast cancer research have helped establish a new research chair at McMaster University.

Externs help hospitals with nurse shortage

October 13, 2021 by Fram Dinshaw

McMaster University nursing students are currently working as externs in Hamilton’s two hospital systems, helping with the hospital nursing shortage during the pandemic, while offering a pathway to full-time work after graduation.

An Orange Shirt Day message from Paul O’Byrne, Dean and Vice-President

September 29, 2021

On Thursday, McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences joins Canadians across the country in collective solidarity to mark the country’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, also known as Orange Shirt Day.

McMaster’s first Indigenous MD inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

September 29, 2021

Thomas Dignan, the first Indigenous graduate of McMaster University’s medical school will be posthumously inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.

Peter Dent set a legacy of leadership in pediatric health care

September 28, 2021

Peter Dent, a pediatrician who founded the McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) and was a professor emeritus of McMaster University, has left a legacy of both academic and health care leadership.

Cardiac specialist takes up new chair named for Hamilton cardiology pioneer

September 23, 2021

A new research chair at McMaster University has been created honouring Douglas Holder, Hamilton’s pioneer in interventional cardiology, and the first chair holder is Shamir Mehta one of his protégés.

Cathy Risdon takes reins as new family medicine chair

September 22, 2021

As the new chair of the Department of Family Medicine, Cathy Risdon is aiming to build a sustainable, inclusive learning and practice environment for current and future family medicine learners and providers.

McMaster community works together to send $750,000 in PPE and gear to Uganda

September 19, 2021 by McMaster Daily News

McMaster student inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

August 30, 2021

Kay Wu, a second-year student at McMaster’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) for her strong leadership and communications skills.

School of Nursing unveils ‘serious games’ to train students

August 17, 2021

Nursing students will learn that public health is no game – with new virtual training that aims to help them make decisions that could impact the health of thousands of people.

New research centre zeros in on treatment-resistant cancers

October 25, 2021

McMaster University’s new Centre for Discovery in Cancer Research (CDCR) will draw together clinicians and scientists from across Hamilton, focusing their research on treatment-resistant cancers with high death rates, such as glioblastoma (GBM), triple-negative breast cancer and pancreatic cancer, among others.

Juravinski Research Institute projects aim to transform the health system

October 24, 2021 by McMaster Daily News

The Juravinski Research Institute has funded five new research projects centred around health system transformation across Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.

McMaster expert researching pandemic PTSD in health-care professionals

October 20, 2021

The impact of COVID-19 on health-care professionals is the subject of a major international study on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) being led by Margaret McKinnon.

McMaster professor’s gift establishes spine surgery research chair

October 6, 2021

A generous donation from Dr. Desmond Kwok, a McMaster professor in the orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery residency programs, has established the W.H. Kwok Chair in Spine Surgery Research and the W.H. Kwok Spine Surgery Chair Support Fund.

Virtual care with remote monitoring catches drug errors and reduces patient pain

September 30, 2021

Patients using take-home technology following non-elective surgery resulted in significantly greater detection and correction of drug errors, and reduction in patients’ pain, says a national study led by McMaster University researchers.

Best medications for chronic sinusitis identified, says study

September 21, 2021

Patients struggling with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps can greatly benefit from dupilumab, a biologic drug whose effectiveness was evaluated by researchers at McMaster University.

McMaster researchers examine impact of COVID shots on inflammatory illness

September 21, 2021

A McMaster University team is collaborating in a major nationwide study on the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in people with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis.

Agarwal becomes first McMaster Family Medicine Levitt Scholar

September 15, 2021 by Casey Irvin

Gina Agarwal, a physician renowned as a leader in building systems of primary care for vulnerable people, has been recognized as the inaugural McMaster Family Medicine Levitt Scholar.

McMaster professors join Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

September 14, 2021

Five professors of the Faculty of Health Sciences are joining the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) as fellows. This election is considered the highest recognition of excellence in Canadian academic health sciences.

FHS town hall has focus on vaccination policy and return to work

August 25, 2021

A virtual town hall session for faculty and staff of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) on the impact of the pandemic, held Aug. 18, saw many questions on McMaster University’s mandatory COVID vaccination policy and on the plans for return to campus.

Premier Doug Ford and key cabinet colleagues tour McMaster labs, thank researchers for their critical COVID work

August 17, 2021

Ontario Premier Doug Ford personally thanked McMaster researchers as he and key members of his caucus, together with Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger, toured some of the laboratories where researchers are working to resolve critical issues related to COVID-19 – and to stave off the threat of similar problems in the future.

McMaster expert helps keep athletes safe in Tokyo

July 23, 2021

Sports medicine expert and former elite athlete Margo Mountjoy has been to the Olympics a jaw-dropping nine times — 12 if you count the Youth Olympic Games.

McMaster project to improve access to palliative care for Indigenous Ontarians

July 20, 2021

With support of $1.24 million in funding and the partnership of Indigenous Services Canada, McMaster University researcher Hsien Seow is planning a large education intervention aimed at improving access to community-based palliative care for Ontario’s Indigenous communities.

Primary care teams use oximeters to monitor COVID-19 patients

June 29, 2021 by Fram Dinshaw

Patients receive home oximeters to monitor their symptoms as part of a program developed by McMaster University experts that has already saved dozens of lives.

A message from the Dean and Vice-President on National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21, 2021

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, members of McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences join other Canadians in reflecting upon, learning and celebrating the history, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strengths of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. This year marks a significant milestone as it is the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

McMaster obstetrician who led reform in the birthing room, dies at 97

June 11, 2021

The McMaster University obstetrician who won the Order of Canada for his advocacy of family-centred maternity care, died June 6. Murray Enkin was 97.

Indigenous Health Learning Lodge: Statement of Response Regarding the Kamloops Indian Residential School Discovery

May 31, 2021

As all of Canada bears witness to yet another Indian Residential School related tragedy, the stark evidence-based findings from the Kamloops Residential School convey perhaps, a harsher reality. This is a hard truth that has been affirmed with evidence. A more somber truth perhaps, is that many Indigenous people; parents, grand-parents, aunties and uncles have known for years but nobody was listening. Sadly, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nations have had their truth confirmed.

School of Nursing to gain additional enrolment

May 14, 2021

McMaster University’s School of Nursing (SON) will see an increase in student enrolment as a result of the provincial announcement of $35 million in funding to recruit 2,000 new nurses Friday.

Screening to enter MDCL begins

June 8, 2020

In order to facilitate the ability for researchers, staff and students to move easily between the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery (MDCL) and the Health Sciences Centre (HSC), changes in screening and masking protocols for MDCL are being introduced. The changes to enter both buildings begin Monday, June 8 for all McMaster faculty, staff and students.

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