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Researchers find clues to SARS-CoV-2 infection and explore why COVID-19 impacts patients differently
August 11, 2020
Working together, researchers at McMaster University and the University of Waterloo are searching for how the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects the lungs – and they’re challenging what has become an accepted truth about the virus.
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McMaster-led guidelines issued for new COVID-19 treatment
August 5, 2020
Much has been made recently about the new antiviral drug remdesivir for COVID-19 patients, but a McMaster University-led guideline for physicians warns that it would only be used in the most serious cases, and more research is needed.
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Photo series by Mac grads highlights experiences of COVID-19 frontline workers
August 4, 2020
Even though they were both Mac grads, Arnav Agarwal ‘14 and Rishi Bansal ‘20 hadn’t met – until they both had similar ideas to capture the untold stories of COVID-19 frontline workers.
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Malignant cancer diagnosed in a dinosaur for the first time
August 4, 2020
Researchers at McMaster University and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) have reported the discovery and diagnosis of an aggressive malignant bone cancer — an osteosarcoma — for the first time ever in a dinosaur.
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Reviews find children not major source of COVID-19, but family stress is high
July 29, 2020
As provinces across Canada are deciding how to restart schools during the pandemic, a research review has found children are not a major source of transmission of COVID-19. A second review has found strain on families, particularly women with children.
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Boot camp prepares physiotherapy students for front lines
July 27, 2020
Physiotherapy students are busy doing hands-on learning this month in a boot camp to get their clinical training up to date. The master students are coming on campus to the Institute of Applied Health Sciences to the School of Rehabilitation Science for the learning.
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McMaster heads network to study deadly blood infections
July 23, 2020
A new McMaster University-based network will bring together researchers and patients to tackle sepsis — a leading cause of death in COVID-19.
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Therapy delivered electronically more effective than face to face
July 8, 2020
Cognitive behavioural therapy delivered electronically to treat people with depression is more effective than face to face, suggests an evidence review led by McMaster University.
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Professor’s startup acquired by U.S. firm
June 26, 2020
McMaster start-up Empirica Therapeutics has been acquired by Philadelphia-based Century Therapeutics, a leader in curative cell therapies for cancer. Now known as Century Therapeutics Canada, the new subsidiary will be based at McMaster Innovation Park.
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McMaster scoops up $20M more for COVID-19 research
June 25, 2020
McMaster University has garnered $20 million in new funding for 17 COVID-19 research projects from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and their funding partners.
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Medical sciences PhD student humbled to be a 2020 Vanier Scholar
June 24, 2020
Sarah Medeiros, a PhD student in medical sciences at McMaster University, is one of five from the university to be named a Vanier Scholar.
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McMaster residents marking milestone
June 24, 2020
The end of June marks an unusual completion of training for more than 300 residents and fellows in the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) program of McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.
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Boot camp prepares physiotherapy students for front lines
July 27, 2020
Physiotherapy students are busy doing hands-on learning this month in a boot camp to get their clinical training up to date. The master students are coming on campus to the Institute of Applied Health Sciences to the School of Rehabilitation Science for the learning.
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Medical sciences PhD student humbled to be a 2020 Vanier Scholar
June 24, 2020
Sarah Medeiros, a PhD student in medical sciences at McMaster University, is one of five from the university to be named a Vanier Scholar.
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McMaster residents marking milestone
June 24, 2020
The end of June marks an unusual completion of training for more than 300 residents and fellows in the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) program of McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.
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Resident thanks her ‘champions’ for success in radiation oncology
June 24, 2020
Julianna Sienna’s story is one filled with champions, from her peers at McMaster University to the members of her family.
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New health sciences course focuses on infectious diseases like COVID-19
June 8, 2020
McMaster University’s Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) program is teaching students about COVID-19 with a new course for the current term called Emerging Infectious Diseases.
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Niagara Health Medical Staff Association doubles its medical student scholarships
April 30, 2020
Elliot Grady, Wryan Helmeczi, Emma Hudson, and Christina Weber have exemplified what it means it be student leaders – both in medical school and in their communities, and they have each been awarded a Niagara Health Medical Staff Association Medical Student Scholarship.
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New office serves FHS faculty’s continuing professional development
April 29, 2020
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) office has been created within the Faculty of Health Sciences to further advance health sciences and medical education as well as professional development opportunities for faculty members and health-care professionals.
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Van Spall recipient of inaugural award for women in cardiology
March 12, 2020
McMaster University’s Harriette Van Spall has been named as the recipient of an inaugural Women as One Escalator Award, an international initiative aimed at catalyzing the careers of exceptional women in cardiology.
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Researchers find clues to SARS-CoV-2 infection and explore why COVID-19 impacts patients differently
August 11, 2020
Working together, researchers at McMaster University and the University of Waterloo are searching for how the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects the lungs – and they’re challenging what has become an accepted truth about the virus.
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McMaster-led guidelines issued for new COVID-19 treatment
August 5, 2020
Much has been made recently about the new antiviral drug remdesivir for COVID-19 patients, but a McMaster University-led guideline for physicians warns that it would only be used in the most serious cases, and more research is needed.
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Malignant cancer diagnosed in a dinosaur for the first time
August 4, 2020
Researchers at McMaster University and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) have reported the discovery and diagnosis of an aggressive malignant bone cancer — an osteosarcoma — for the first time ever in a dinosaur.
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Reviews find children not major source of COVID-19, but family stress is high
July 29, 2020
As provinces across Canada are deciding how to restart schools during the pandemic, a research review has found children are not a major source of transmission of COVID-19. A second review has found strain on families, particularly women with children.
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McMaster heads network to study deadly blood infections
July 23, 2020
A new McMaster University-based network will bring together researchers and patients to tackle sepsis — a leading cause of death in COVID-19.
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Therapy delivered electronically more effective than face to face
July 8, 2020
Cognitive behavioural therapy delivered electronically to treat people with depression is more effective than face to face, suggests an evidence review led by McMaster University.
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Professor’s startup acquired by U.S. firm
June 26, 2020
McMaster start-up Empirica Therapeutics has been acquired by Philadelphia-based Century Therapeutics, a leader in curative cell therapies for cancer. Now known as Century Therapeutics Canada, the new subsidiary will be based at McMaster Innovation Park.
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McMaster scoops up $20M more for COVID-19 research
June 25, 2020
McMaster University has garnered $20 million in new funding for 17 COVID-19 research projects from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and their funding partners.
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McMaster study links early menopause and depression
June 23, 2020 by Laura Lawson
Women who experience menopause before age 40 have a significantly higher risk of depression, according to a new study led by McMaster researchers.
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Photo series by Mac grads highlights experiences of COVID-19 frontline workers
August 4, 2020
Even though they were both Mac grads, Arnav Agarwal ‘14 and Rishi Bansal ‘20 hadn’t met – until they both had similar ideas to capture the untold stories of COVID-19 frontline workers.
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Dean and VP’s message on National Indigenous People’s Day
June 19, 2020
Paul O’Byrne, dean and vice-president of the Faculty of Health Sciences noted that Sunday is National Indigenous People’s Day. “National Indigenous Peoples’ Day this Sunday, June 21, is an annual opportunity to celebrate the unique heritage, cultures and achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada. As we acknowledge this important day, we are reminded of both what we have achieved within the Faculty of Health Sciences with respect to advancing Indigenous education in health sciences, and the work we have yet to do.
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Resources assist health-care and social service providers to help those who experience family violence
June 16, 2020
The Violence Evidence Guidance Action (VEGA) project led by McMaster University has developed family violence education resources in collaboration with 22 national organizations and with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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Scholarship program allows med students to trade classroom for the school of life
June 12, 2020
McMaster medical students Jun Park and Matt McArthur dodged black bears in Marathon, climbed towering grain silos in Walkerton, offered free hugs in Ottawa and played music in venues including seniors’ homes, street festivals and restaurants.
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Experts worry about heavy toll pandemic is taking on mental health
June 10, 2020
As the pandemic continues, mental health experts are increasingly worried about the fallout of constant stress and anxiety as we endure prolonged social isolation, financial pressures, stresses of family and general uncertainty.
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Needs assessment of Faculty’s IT supports change
June 5, 2020
Updates are being installed following a needs assessment of the Faculty of Health Science’s (FHS) information technology (IT) services. Launched six months ago by Susan Denburg, executive vice dean and associate vice president (academic), the assessment describes the IT needs within the Faculty and how these align with the strategic priorities of the Faculty and the university.
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Dean & VP message regarding racism
June 3, 2020
The Faculty of Health Sciences is a community of faculty, staff, and learners. Like many we are shocked, saddened and gravely concerned about the anti-Black racism and violence at the hands of police, and the ensuing tragic events, occurring in the United States. We recognize these deaths and events as a part of systemic injustices and inequities that are made more evident with the current pandemic, are also present within Canada and within many institutions, including our own.
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FHS restarts research and plans for clinical learning
May 29, 2020
Hospital partners of the Faculty of Health Sciences are beginning to implement plans for a gradual resumption of surgical and outpatient clinical services and procedures that were reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dancing to support COVID-19 research
May 26, 2020
Health sciences student Natasha Verhoeff organized a free virtual Zumba dance class in mid-May from her family’s Toronto home, and invited participants to donate to the McMaster COVID-19 Research Fund.
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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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Sharon Kaasalainen appointed inaugural Gladys Sharpe Chair in Nursing
August 4, 2020
Sharon Kaasalainen, a professor in the School of Nursing, has been named the inaugural Gladys Sharpe Chair in Nursing at McMaster University.
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Faculty names director of information technology
July 13, 2020
Tracy Mestdagh has been named the director of information technology (IT) for the Faculty of Health Sciences. He has served as interim director since fall 2019, playing a critical role in leading change management and staff support during the Faculty-wide IT needs assessment.
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Azzam named associate dean of Continuing Professional Development
April 8, 2020
McMaster University professor Khalid Azzam has been appointed the inaugural associate dean of Continuing Professional Development for the Faculty of Health Sciences.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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