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Type-I interferon stops immune system ‘going rogue’ during viral infections
May 17, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
McMaster University researchers have found not only how some viral infections cause severe tissue damage, but also how to reduce it.
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McMaster entrepreneur uses baking soda to supercharge antibiotic
May 16, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
With seed funding from McMaster Eric Brown's start-up firm Synmedix will soon test a new topical preparation to treat infected diabetic foot ulcers
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McMaster students’ YouTube channel surpasses 100,000 subscribers
May 11, 2022 by Mike Beattie
Demystifying Medicine, a seminar series that has spawned a YouTube channel and a fourth-year undergraduate course at McMaster University, has surpassed 100,000 subscribers.
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Professor emeritus receives Life Sciences Ontario award
May 11, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
Jack Gauldie is the winner of Life Sciences Ontario’s community service award for his contributions to health sciences and medicine.
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McMaster, University of Birmingham researchers explore potential partnership
May 10, 2022 by Blake Dillon
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Beth Murray-Davis receives funding through Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative
May 10, 2022 by Brighter World
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McMaster team brings home award named for David Sackett
May 4, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
An international award named for McMaster University’s founding father of Canadian evidence-based medicine has been brought home for the first time by a research team from the department he established.
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Fathers may share their metabolic compromise with their children
May 4, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
Offspring whose fathers are metabolically compromised may be at increased risk of developing the same condition themselves, McMaster University researchers have found.
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McMaster researchers detect novel neurodegenerative disease with help from AI
May 3, 2022
Helped by artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced microscope technology, researchers at McMaster University have discovered a previously unknown neurodegenerative illness.
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$32 million invested in national heart failure research network
May 3, 2022 by Heather Angus-Lee
Researchers of McMaster University’s Population Health Research Institute will play a foundational role in a new, coast-to-coast patient-driven network tackling the challenge of heart failure, a common condition that is often fatal and on the rise in Canada.
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New cardiac defibrillator much safer for patients: Study
May 2, 2022 by Heather Angus-Lee
High-risk patients who need defibrillators to prevent cardiac arrest can experience fewer complications with a type of device implanted under the skin, a Canadian study led by McMaster University researchers has found.
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McMaster researcher wins young leader award
April 28, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
McMaster University researcher Angela Huynh has won the Canadian Medical Association (CMA)’s Award for Young Leaders for her work in uncovering vaccine-related blood clots.
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Alba DiCenso and James Volmink are spring honorary degree recipients
May 19, 2022 by Daily News
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Clinician-scientist Morris Blajchman dies at 81
May 6, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) clinician-scientist Morris Blajchman passed away peacefully on May 4.
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Entrepreneurial projects, engineering and healthcare solutions shine at iBioMed final showcase
April 26, 2022 by Christine Rankin
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Two FHS profs recognized with MSU teaching awards
April 26, 2022 by McMaster Daily News
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Teresa Chan wins AFMC award for faculty development
April 25, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
McMaster University’s Teresa Chan is winner of the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC)’s Outstanding Contribution to Faculty Development Award for innovations in medical education.
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McMaster ranked one of the world’s top 50 universities for life sciences and medicine
April 12, 2022 by Daily News
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Hamilton Charter for Promoting Gender Equity in Healthcare
April 1, 2022
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton Health Sciences and the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University have jointly signed the Hamilton Charter for Promoting Gender Equity in Health Care.
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McMaster launches Canada’s first graduate degree in midwifery
March 28, 2022
McMaster University’s Midwifery Education Program (MEP) is launching Canada’s first Master of Science (MSc) degree for midwives to build both scholarship and leadership in the profession.
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Trauma from Ukraine War likely to have long-lasting impact, especially on children, says PTSD researcher
March 25, 2022 by McMaster Brighter World
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Type-I interferon stops immune system ‘going rogue’ during viral infections
May 17, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
McMaster University researchers have found not only how some viral infections cause severe tissue damage, but also how to reduce it.
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McMaster entrepreneur uses baking soda to supercharge antibiotic
May 16, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
With seed funding from McMaster Eric Brown's start-up firm Synmedix will soon test a new topical preparation to treat infected diabetic foot ulcers
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McMaster students’ YouTube channel surpasses 100,000 subscribers
May 11, 2022 by Mike Beattie
Demystifying Medicine, a seminar series that has spawned a YouTube channel and a fourth-year undergraduate course at McMaster University, has surpassed 100,000 subscribers.
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Professor emeritus receives Life Sciences Ontario award
May 11, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
Jack Gauldie is the winner of Life Sciences Ontario’s community service award for his contributions to health sciences and medicine.
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McMaster, University of Birmingham researchers explore potential partnership
May 10, 2022 by Blake Dillon
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Beth Murray-Davis receives funding through Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative
May 10, 2022 by Brighter World
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McMaster team brings home award named for David Sackett
May 4, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
An international award named for McMaster University’s founding father of Canadian evidence-based medicine has been brought home for the first time by a research team from the department he established.
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Fathers may share their metabolic compromise with their children
May 4, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
Offspring whose fathers are metabolically compromised may be at increased risk of developing the same condition themselves, McMaster University researchers have found.
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McMaster researchers detect novel neurodegenerative disease with help from AI
May 3, 2022
Helped by artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced microscope technology, researchers at McMaster University have discovered a previously unknown neurodegenerative illness.
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Public health dean is Hooker Distinguished Visiting Professor
February 22, 2022
The dean of a school of public health, known for his rigor in research methods and uncompromisingly truthful communication of research findings, will be the 2022 Hooker Distinguished Visiting Professor hosted by the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact. Lectures are March 8, 9 and 11.
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Conference will rethink clinical reasoning
February 14, 2022
Roughly 120 clinicians, patient advocates, students and research managers will attend the ReThink Clinical Reasoning Conference hosted by McMaster University.
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Heersink gifts launch collaboration between McMaster and University of Alabama at Birmingham
February 9, 2022
Multimillion-dollar gifts from philanthropists Marnix and Mary Heersink to McMaster and the University of Alabama at Birhmingham have laid the foundations for a close partnership on biomedical innovation and global health initiatives.
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Faculty of Health Sciences celebrates Black History Month
February 3, 2022
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is celebrating Black History Month as part of the commitment to celebrate Black excellence, address injustices faced and amplify the voices and narratives across the Black community.
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McMaster graduate and supporter hosts kitchen party for frontline heroes
November 24, 2021
A McMaster business school graduate and noted philanthropist is providing free admission to an iconic Newfoundland kitchen party in Toronto to say thank you to frontline workers who have given above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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